Fundamentals Final Exam Review Questions With
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Which organization can require nurses to take continuing education courses as a
condition of licensure renewal?
Select one:
a. American Nurses Association
b. National League for Nursing
c. Sigma Theta Tau
d. State Board of Nursing
State Board of Nursing
Which of the following best explains the importance of standards of practice?
Select one:
a. Nurses and other healthcare providers have the same standards of practice
b. Standard of practice only apply to nurses who work in hospital settings.
c. Standards of practice identify the knowledge, skills, and attitudes nurses need
to provide safe care
d. Standards of practice differ among registered nurses because the roles are
different based on the population they serve.
Standards of practice identify the knowledge, skills, and attitudes nurses need to
provide safe care.
Which of the following best describes the legal definition of a nurse? Assume all
education programs are accredited.
Select one:
,a. Graduate of a nursing education program and has passed the National Council
Licensure Exam
b. Person with advanced training and certified to administer medications in most
healthcare settings
c. Graduate licensed to practice in an acute care setting or a home care
environment
d. Graduate with advanced education licensed to practice under the direct
supervision of a physician
Graduate of a nursing education program and has passed the National Council
Licensure Exam (NCLEX)
A patient who is being discharged asks the nurse, "Can I take you out for dinner
to show my appreciation for all that you have done for me? I really like you." The
nurse's best response is which of the following?
Select one:
a. "Yes, that would be nice. It is really great to be appreciated."
b. "No, and please do not ask again. You should have been told that already."
c. "Thank you; however, I have to refuse, even though the thought is
appreciated."
d. "We will have to wait 3 days after you have been discharged to have a
relationship."
Thank you; however, I have to refuse, even though the thought is appreciated.
Which of the following concepts refers to conflicts that arise between two or
more ethical principles in patient care scenarios?
,Select one:
a. Nursing ethics
b. Bioethics
c. Ethical dilemma
d. Moral distress
Moral distress
A mentally competent patient has an extremely low blood count and will likely die
without a blood transfusion. The patient knows the risk, but continues to refuse
the blood. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Select one:
a. Assume the patient is confused and give the blood anyway.
b. Request a psychological evaluation to ensure that the patient understands the
risk.
c. Request a psychological evaluation to ensure that the patient understands the
risk.
d. Follow the patient's wishes and do not administer a blood transfusion.
Follow the patient's wishes and do not administer a blood transfusion
Confidentiality will be maintained by a nurse who believes in and values the
ethical principle of:
Select one:
a. Fidelity
b. Veracity
, c. Beneficence
d. Autonomy
Fidelity
A 60-year-old patient with a treatable form of breast cancer has decided not to
pursue radiation or chemotherapy. The nurse believes that the patient should be
treated. She coerces her into receiving treatment by continuing to remind the
patient about her responsibilities for raising her children. What type of behavior
has the nurse displayed?
Select one:
a. Autonomy
b. Paternalism
c. Non-maleficense
d. Beneficence
Paternalism
The nurse believes that abortion is murder, of the unborn child. While at work, the
nurse is assigned a woman with septicemia following an abortion. Which concept
most specifically requires the nurse to provide high-quality care for this patient?
Select one:
a. Ethics
b. Morals
c. Bioethics
d. Nursing Ethics
Nursing ethics
Correctly Verified Answers. Already Passed
Which organization can require nurses to take continuing education courses as a
condition of licensure renewal?
Select one:
a. American Nurses Association
b. National League for Nursing
c. Sigma Theta Tau
d. State Board of Nursing
State Board of Nursing
Which of the following best explains the importance of standards of practice?
Select one:
a. Nurses and other healthcare providers have the same standards of practice
b. Standard of practice only apply to nurses who work in hospital settings.
c. Standards of practice identify the knowledge, skills, and attitudes nurses need
to provide safe care
d. Standards of practice differ among registered nurses because the roles are
different based on the population they serve.
Standards of practice identify the knowledge, skills, and attitudes nurses need to
provide safe care.
Which of the following best describes the legal definition of a nurse? Assume all
education programs are accredited.
Select one:
,a. Graduate of a nursing education program and has passed the National Council
Licensure Exam
b. Person with advanced training and certified to administer medications in most
healthcare settings
c. Graduate licensed to practice in an acute care setting or a home care
environment
d. Graduate with advanced education licensed to practice under the direct
supervision of a physician
Graduate of a nursing education program and has passed the National Council
Licensure Exam (NCLEX)
A patient who is being discharged asks the nurse, "Can I take you out for dinner
to show my appreciation for all that you have done for me? I really like you." The
nurse's best response is which of the following?
Select one:
a. "Yes, that would be nice. It is really great to be appreciated."
b. "No, and please do not ask again. You should have been told that already."
c. "Thank you; however, I have to refuse, even though the thought is
appreciated."
d. "We will have to wait 3 days after you have been discharged to have a
relationship."
Thank you; however, I have to refuse, even though the thought is appreciated.
Which of the following concepts refers to conflicts that arise between two or
more ethical principles in patient care scenarios?
,Select one:
a. Nursing ethics
b. Bioethics
c. Ethical dilemma
d. Moral distress
Moral distress
A mentally competent patient has an extremely low blood count and will likely die
without a blood transfusion. The patient knows the risk, but continues to refuse
the blood. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Select one:
a. Assume the patient is confused and give the blood anyway.
b. Request a psychological evaluation to ensure that the patient understands the
risk.
c. Request a psychological evaluation to ensure that the patient understands the
risk.
d. Follow the patient's wishes and do not administer a blood transfusion.
Follow the patient's wishes and do not administer a blood transfusion
Confidentiality will be maintained by a nurse who believes in and values the
ethical principle of:
Select one:
a. Fidelity
b. Veracity
, c. Beneficence
d. Autonomy
Fidelity
A 60-year-old patient with a treatable form of breast cancer has decided not to
pursue radiation or chemotherapy. The nurse believes that the patient should be
treated. She coerces her into receiving treatment by continuing to remind the
patient about her responsibilities for raising her children. What type of behavior
has the nurse displayed?
Select one:
a. Autonomy
b. Paternalism
c. Non-maleficense
d. Beneficence
Paternalism
The nurse believes that abortion is murder, of the unborn child. While at work, the
nurse is assigned a woman with septicemia following an abortion. Which concept
most specifically requires the nurse to provide high-quality care for this patient?
Select one:
a. Ethics
b. Morals
c. Bioethics
d. Nursing Ethics
Nursing ethics
