NR 103 Transition to the Nursing Profession
Week 3 Exam Study Guide | Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Verified Authentic 2026 • Chamberlain College of Nursing
Welcome to your comprehensive Week 3 Exam study compilation. This document contains 30 highly refined,
unique practice questions mapped directly to the Chamberlain College of Nursing curriculum benchmarks.
Each question features a verified 100% correct answer and an in-depth clinical rationale to foster advanced
conceptual mastery and critical reasoning.
Question 1: Which core nursing value is defined as a professional concern for the welfare and
well-being of others, demonstrated by advocacy and altruistic actions?
A) Autonomy
B) Altruism
C) Integrity
D) Social Justice
Correct Answer: B) Altruism
Rationale: Altruism reflects a selfless concern for the well-being of others. In clinical nursing, it is exhibited
through genuine caring, compassion, and advocating fiercely for the needs of patients, families, and
vulnerable populations.
Question 2: A nurse respects a patient's right to refuse a recommended medical treatment after
receiving full disclosure of the risks. Which professional value is being upheld?
A) Integrity
B) Human Dignity
C) Autonomy
D) Social Justice
Correct Answer: C) Autonomy
Rationale: Autonomy as a professional value represents the right to self-determination. When a nurse
supports a patient's voluntary, informed choice regarding their healthcare—even if it conflicts with medical
advice—the nurse honors autonomy.
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, Question 3: How is the core professional nursing value of 'Human Dignity' best demonstrated in
clinical practice?
A) Providing identical uniform care to all patients regardless of individual preference.
B) Providing culturally sensitive, respectful care and protecting a vulnerable patient's privacy.
C) Reporting a coworker's charting error to the director immediately.
D) Ensuring that medical equipment is billed correctly to insurance.
Correct Answer: B) Providing culturally sensitive, respectful care and protecting a vulnerable
patient's privacy.
Rationale: Human dignity involves respecting the inherent worth and unique individuality of every person.
Nurses protect dignity by maintaining privacy, showing respect, and tailoring care to individual cultural and
personal values.
Question 4: A nurse accidentally documents an incorrect medication time in the electronic health
record, notices the error, and immediately files a correction report according to hospital policy.
This action demonstrates:
A) Altruism
B) Integrity
C) Social Justice
D) Paternalism
Correct Answer: B) Integrity
Rationale: Integrity is demonstrated when a nurse is consistently honest, ethical, and accountable for their
own actions. Admitting errors and correcting records transparently reflects professional integrity.
Question 5: Which value is exemplified when a professional nurse advocates for equal access to
healthcare resources and fair, unbiased treatment for an impoverished, homeless patient?
A) Autonomy
B) Social Justice
C) Altruism
D) Paternalism
Correct Answer: B) Social Justice
Rationale: Social justice is rooted in fairness, equality, and non-discriminatory care. It involves working to
ensure that healthcare resources are distributed equitably and that vulnerable groups receive high-quality
care.
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Week 3 Exam Study Guide | Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Verified Authentic 2026 • Chamberlain College of Nursing
Welcome to your comprehensive Week 3 Exam study compilation. This document contains 30 highly refined,
unique practice questions mapped directly to the Chamberlain College of Nursing curriculum benchmarks.
Each question features a verified 100% correct answer and an in-depth clinical rationale to foster advanced
conceptual mastery and critical reasoning.
Question 1: Which core nursing value is defined as a professional concern for the welfare and
well-being of others, demonstrated by advocacy and altruistic actions?
A) Autonomy
B) Altruism
C) Integrity
D) Social Justice
Correct Answer: B) Altruism
Rationale: Altruism reflects a selfless concern for the well-being of others. In clinical nursing, it is exhibited
through genuine caring, compassion, and advocating fiercely for the needs of patients, families, and
vulnerable populations.
Question 2: A nurse respects a patient's right to refuse a recommended medical treatment after
receiving full disclosure of the risks. Which professional value is being upheld?
A) Integrity
B) Human Dignity
C) Autonomy
D) Social Justice
Correct Answer: C) Autonomy
Rationale: Autonomy as a professional value represents the right to self-determination. When a nurse
supports a patient's voluntary, informed choice regarding their healthcare—even if it conflicts with medical
advice—the nurse honors autonomy.
Chamberlain College of Nursing — NR 103 Update 2026 Page 1 of 12
, Question 3: How is the core professional nursing value of 'Human Dignity' best demonstrated in
clinical practice?
A) Providing identical uniform care to all patients regardless of individual preference.
B) Providing culturally sensitive, respectful care and protecting a vulnerable patient's privacy.
C) Reporting a coworker's charting error to the director immediately.
D) Ensuring that medical equipment is billed correctly to insurance.
Correct Answer: B) Providing culturally sensitive, respectful care and protecting a vulnerable
patient's privacy.
Rationale: Human dignity involves respecting the inherent worth and unique individuality of every person.
Nurses protect dignity by maintaining privacy, showing respect, and tailoring care to individual cultural and
personal values.
Question 4: A nurse accidentally documents an incorrect medication time in the electronic health
record, notices the error, and immediately files a correction report according to hospital policy.
This action demonstrates:
A) Altruism
B) Integrity
C) Social Justice
D) Paternalism
Correct Answer: B) Integrity
Rationale: Integrity is demonstrated when a nurse is consistently honest, ethical, and accountable for their
own actions. Admitting errors and correcting records transparently reflects professional integrity.
Question 5: Which value is exemplified when a professional nurse advocates for equal access to
healthcare resources and fair, unbiased treatment for an impoverished, homeless patient?
A) Autonomy
B) Social Justice
C) Altruism
D) Paternalism
Correct Answer: B) Social Justice
Rationale: Social justice is rooted in fairness, equality, and non-discriminatory care. It involves working to
ensure that healthcare resources are distributed equitably and that vulnerable groups receive high-quality
care.
Chamberlain College of Nursing — NR 103 Update 2026 Page 2 of 12
