NURS 242 Midterm questions and answers
2025\2026 A+ Grade
Respect for personal beliefs
- correct answer accepting individual beliefs as a basis for decision making
advanced beginner nurse
- correct answer new grads in first job
some real-world experience
not enough in depth experience
learned procedures used
nursing identity
proficient nurse
- correct answer improved decision making
sees whole rather than parts
learn from experience
can recognize and respond
holistic understanding
competent nurse
- correct answer some mastery, 2-3 yrs
lack speed and flexibility, task oriented
advances planning and organizational skills
cannot recognize the overall picture
recognize patterns
,novice nurse
- correct answer nursing students
no experience
inflexible d/t rules
inability to predict
transactional leadership
- correct answer uses rewards for motivation
supervision, organization, group performance
pays attention
short term goals
follow protocols and procedures
Transformational Leadership
- correct answer Inspires positive changes
energetic, enthusiastic, passionate
group success
visionary
provide encouragement
ethical competence
- correct answer nurses have the knowledge, confidence and courage to take action to do what is right
in an ethically charged situation
What is the 1st step in the Ethical Decision Making Process?
- correct answer Identify the Problem
What is the 2nd step in the Ethical Decision Making Process?
- correct answer Identify the morally relevant facts
What is the 3rd step in the Ethical Decision Making Process?
- correct answer Evaluate the ethical problem
, What is the 4th step in the Ethical Decision Making Process?
- correct answer Identify and analyze action alternatives
What is the 5th step in the Ethical Decision Making Process?
- correct answer Choose and Act
What is the 6th step in the Ethical Decision Making Process?
- correct answer Evaluate and modify the plan
Justice
- correct answer Treating people fairly
Confidentiality
- correct answer Keeping privileged information private
Nonmalificence
- correct answer directs us to act in ways that avoid harm to others
Beneficence
- correct answer Providing benefit to others by promoting their welfare. Promote goodness, kindness,
and charity.
Fidelity
- correct answer Keeping promises
Veracity
- correct answer Obligation to tell the truth
autonomy
- correct answer principle of respect for the individual person
2025\2026 A+ Grade
Respect for personal beliefs
- correct answer accepting individual beliefs as a basis for decision making
advanced beginner nurse
- correct answer new grads in first job
some real-world experience
not enough in depth experience
learned procedures used
nursing identity
proficient nurse
- correct answer improved decision making
sees whole rather than parts
learn from experience
can recognize and respond
holistic understanding
competent nurse
- correct answer some mastery, 2-3 yrs
lack speed and flexibility, task oriented
advances planning and organizational skills
cannot recognize the overall picture
recognize patterns
,novice nurse
- correct answer nursing students
no experience
inflexible d/t rules
inability to predict
transactional leadership
- correct answer uses rewards for motivation
supervision, organization, group performance
pays attention
short term goals
follow protocols and procedures
Transformational Leadership
- correct answer Inspires positive changes
energetic, enthusiastic, passionate
group success
visionary
provide encouragement
ethical competence
- correct answer nurses have the knowledge, confidence and courage to take action to do what is right
in an ethically charged situation
What is the 1st step in the Ethical Decision Making Process?
- correct answer Identify the Problem
What is the 2nd step in the Ethical Decision Making Process?
- correct answer Identify the morally relevant facts
What is the 3rd step in the Ethical Decision Making Process?
- correct answer Evaluate the ethical problem
, What is the 4th step in the Ethical Decision Making Process?
- correct answer Identify and analyze action alternatives
What is the 5th step in the Ethical Decision Making Process?
- correct answer Choose and Act
What is the 6th step in the Ethical Decision Making Process?
- correct answer Evaluate and modify the plan
Justice
- correct answer Treating people fairly
Confidentiality
- correct answer Keeping privileged information private
Nonmalificence
- correct answer directs us to act in ways that avoid harm to others
Beneficence
- correct answer Providing benefit to others by promoting their welfare. Promote goodness, kindness,
and charity.
Fidelity
- correct answer Keeping promises
Veracity
- correct answer Obligation to tell the truth
autonomy
- correct answer principle of respect for the individual person
