EXAM 2 REVIEW WITH COMPLETE REAL EXAM
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Question 1
A nurse tells a patient the truth about a medication error, even
though it may lead to disciplinary action. Which ethical principle
is the nurse demonstrating?
A) Beneficence
B) Nonmaleficence
C) Veracity
D) Justice
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Veracity is the obligation to tell the truth and not
deceive others . Even when the truth has negative consequences,
veracity requires honesty.
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,Question 2
A nurse stays late to ensure a patient's pain medication is
administered on time, despite a busy shift. This best exemplifies:
A) Autonomy
B) Fidelity
C) Justice
D) Nonmaleficence
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fidelity is the obligation to be faithful to commitments
and responsibilities to others, including patients and the
organization . Staying late to fulfill a duty demonstrates fidelity.
Question 3
A competent adult patient refuses a life-saving blood transfusion
due to religious beliefs. The nurse respects this decision. This
reflects the principle of:
A) Beneficence
B) Justice
C) Autonomy
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, D) Nonmaleficence
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Autonomy is the right of an individual to make their own
choices, even if those choices contradict medical advice .
Question 4
A nurse advocates for a homeless patient to receive the same
quality of care as a private insurance patient. Which principle is
being applied?
A) Beneficence
B) Justice
C) Fidelity
D) Veracity
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Justice is the obligation to be fair and distribute
resources equitably without discrimination .
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, Question 5
A nurse administers a vaccine that prevents a deadly disease.
This action best demonstrates:
A) Beneficence
B) Nonmaleficence
C) Justice
D) Autonomy
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Beneficence is the duty to promote good and prevent
harm . Vaccination provides benefit and prevents future illness.
Question 6
A nurse fails to check a patient's allergy before administering
penicillin, and the patient has a reaction. This violation involves
which principle?
A) Beneficence
B) Nonmaleficence
C) Justice
D) Veracity
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