NRS 110 WEEK 1 AND 2 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
Recognize the nine elements of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and provide an example of a
nursing application (9) - ANS 1.Practice with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity,
worth, and uniqueness of every individual, regardless of class, condition, or attributes
2.As nurses, our primary commitment is to the patient.
3. The nurse promotes and advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of
the patient.
4.The nurse is responsible and accountable for all of her/his duties including those that are
delegated to other individuals on the care team.
5.The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to preserve
integrity and safety and to maintain competence, and to continue personal and professional
growth.
6.Take ownership of the work environment both physically, and emotionally. Lead by example.
7.Participate in the advancement of the profession through contributions in education,
administration, and knowledge advancement.
8.Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and the public in promoting good health and
satisfying basic health needs
9.Represent the profession of nursing and nursing associations by asserting the values,
responsibilities, and integrity of the profession.
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, Autonomy - ANS the right to make one's own decisions (applying to patients mostly in the
case of a nurse)...could be family taking someone off life support
Beneficence- - ANS "doing good" performing only actions the benefit clients.
Fidelity- - ANS be faithful to agreements ( this could be where, as a nurse you know that a
specific practice is not evidence based but you must, as a nurse follow facility procedures.)
Nonmaleficence- - ANS duty to do no harm.
Paternalism- - ANS is action limiting a person's or group's liberty or autonomy which is
intended to promote their own good. Paternalism can also imply that the behavior is against or
regardless of the will of a person, or also that the behavior expresses an attitude of
superiority......we need a balance of paternalism and negligence for protection
Veracity- - ANS Telling the truth (nice word)
Nursing process - ANS five-step systematic method for giving patient care; involves assessing,
diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating
Assessment - ANS Assessing is the systematic and continuous collection, organization,
validation, and documentation of data. In nursing there are 4 different types of assessments:
initial nursing assessment, time lapsed reassessment, focused assessment and emergency
assessment. Assessments require critical thinking. Goal is to establish a database about the
patients concerns, illness and ability to manage their own healthcare. The Joint Commission
requires initial nursing assessment documentation within 24 hours of admission.
Diagnosis (3 steps and 2/3 parts) - ANS 3 steps: 1. Analyzing data
2. Identifying health problems, risks, and strengths
3. Formulating diagnostic statements..........the diagnostic statement has 2 parts: 1. Problem (P):
statement of the client's response
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
Recognize the nine elements of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and provide an example of a
nursing application (9) - ANS 1.Practice with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity,
worth, and uniqueness of every individual, regardless of class, condition, or attributes
2.As nurses, our primary commitment is to the patient.
3. The nurse promotes and advocates for, and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of
the patient.
4.The nurse is responsible and accountable for all of her/his duties including those that are
delegated to other individuals on the care team.
5.The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to preserve
integrity and safety and to maintain competence, and to continue personal and professional
growth.
6.Take ownership of the work environment both physically, and emotionally. Lead by example.
7.Participate in the advancement of the profession through contributions in education,
administration, and knowledge advancement.
8.Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and the public in promoting good health and
satisfying basic health needs
9.Represent the profession of nursing and nursing associations by asserting the values,
responsibilities, and integrity of the profession.
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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, Autonomy - ANS the right to make one's own decisions (applying to patients mostly in the
case of a nurse)...could be family taking someone off life support
Beneficence- - ANS "doing good" performing only actions the benefit clients.
Fidelity- - ANS be faithful to agreements ( this could be where, as a nurse you know that a
specific practice is not evidence based but you must, as a nurse follow facility procedures.)
Nonmaleficence- - ANS duty to do no harm.
Paternalism- - ANS is action limiting a person's or group's liberty or autonomy which is
intended to promote their own good. Paternalism can also imply that the behavior is against or
regardless of the will of a person, or also that the behavior expresses an attitude of
superiority......we need a balance of paternalism and negligence for protection
Veracity- - ANS Telling the truth (nice word)
Nursing process - ANS five-step systematic method for giving patient care; involves assessing,
diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating
Assessment - ANS Assessing is the systematic and continuous collection, organization,
validation, and documentation of data. In nursing there are 4 different types of assessments:
initial nursing assessment, time lapsed reassessment, focused assessment and emergency
assessment. Assessments require critical thinking. Goal is to establish a database about the
patients concerns, illness and ability to manage their own healthcare. The Joint Commission
requires initial nursing assessment documentation within 24 hours of admission.
Diagnosis (3 steps and 2/3 parts) - ANS 3 steps: 1. Analyzing data
2. Identifying health problems, risks, and strengths
3. Formulating diagnostic statements..........the diagnostic statement has 2 parts: 1. Problem (P):
statement of the client's response
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