Ethics Standards and Nursing Framework Exams
1. When applying the biopsychosocial model to client care, the nurse integrates the
psychological domain when involved with which of the following?
a) Behavior therapy
b) Family support
c) Nutritional therapy
d) Sleep hygiene measures
2. A nursing instructor is describing the impact of technology and electronic health records
on psychiatric–mental health care. Which of the following would the instructor identify
as a major challenge associated with it?
a) Maintaining confidentiality
b) Establishing educational models
c) Decreasing fragmented care
d) Defining professional standards more clearly
3. A psychiatric nursing class is discussing current trends in mental health care. A student
voices the opinion that there should be equitable access to mental health care and
resources for those who live in rural areas, for those without health insurance, and for
those with very little income. The student nurse's opinion most closely reflects which
ethical principle?
a) Nonmal eficence
b) Paternalism
c) Veracity
d) Justice
, 4. A nursing student is initiating a relationship with an assigned patient. After meeting and
spending approximately 20 minutes talking with the patient, the student makes
arrangements to visit again after lunch. After lunch, fellow classmates invite the student
to go to the gym with them and a group of patients to play volleyball. The student starts
to go with them but then remembers the promise to meet with the patient. The student
decides to stay behind and talk to with her patient. The student's decision reflects which
ethical principle?
a) Autonomy
b) Beneficence
c) Fidelity
d) Veracity
1. When applying the biopsychosocial model to client care, the nurse integrates the
psychological domain when involved with which of the following?
a) Behavior therapy
b) Family support
c) Nutritional therapy
d) Sleep hygiene measures
2. A nursing instructor is describing the impact of technology and electronic health records
on psychiatric–mental health care. Which of the following would the instructor identify
as a major challenge associated with it?
a) Maintaining confidentiality
b) Establishing educational models
c) Decreasing fragmented care
d) Defining professional standards more clearly
3. A psychiatric nursing class is discussing current trends in mental health care. A student
voices the opinion that there should be equitable access to mental health care and
resources for those who live in rural areas, for those without health insurance, and for
those with very little income. The student nurse's opinion most closely reflects which
ethical principle?
a) Nonmal eficence
b) Paternalism
c) Veracity
d) Justice
, 4. A nursing student is initiating a relationship with an assigned patient. After meeting and
spending approximately 20 minutes talking with the patient, the student makes
arrangements to visit again after lunch. After lunch, fellow classmates invite the student
to go to the gym with them and a group of patients to play volleyball. The student starts
to go with them but then remembers the promise to meet with the patient. The student
decides to stay behind and talk to with her patient. The student's decision reflects which
ethical principle?
a) Autonomy
b) Beneficence
c) Fidelity
d) Veracity
