#1
Which principle emphasizes the importance of providing truthful information to patients?
Autonomy
Beneficence
Veracity
Nonmaleficence
#2
What does the principle of beneficence entail in nursing ethics?
Respecting patients' autonomy
Avoiding harm to patients
Promoting patients' well-being
Being fair and impartial
#3
What does the principle of nonmaleficence require of nurses?
To respect patients' autonomy
To allocate resources fairly
To avoid causing harm to patients
To promote patients' well-being
#4
What ethical principle guides nurses to respect patients' right to make their own decisions?
Autonomy
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Fidelity
#5
Which ethical principle emphasizes the duty of nurses to do good and promote the well-being of patients?
Autonomy
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Fidelity
#6
Which of the following actions by a nurse best demonstrates advocacy for a patient?
Administering medication without consent
Following orders without question
Ensuring patient rights are respected
Ignoring patient concerns
#7
What is the primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act?
To regulate medical billing practices
To establish nursing licensure requirements
To provide guidelines for patient care
To determine nursing school curricula
#8
What is the purpose of the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics?
To establish nursing education standards
To regulate nursing licensure
To guide nurses in ethical decision-making
To determine nurse-patient ratios
#9
In nursing, what does the concept of 'fidelity' refer to?
Maintaining confidentiality
Providing care consistent with professional standards
Keeping promises and commitments
Ensuring fair treatment for all patients
#10
What role does the Institutional Review Board (IRB) play in nursing research?
Determining nursing school admission criteria
Approving research involving human subjects
Regulating nurse-patient interactions
Establishing nurse staffing policies
#11
Which ethical principle is primarily concerned with avoiding harm to patients?
Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Justice
#12
Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma in nursing practice?
Administering prescribed medication
Taking a patient's vital signs
Deciding whether to disclose a medical error
Assisting with patient hygiene
#13
What ethical principle underlies the concept of informed consent?
Autonomy
Fidelity
Veracity
Justice
#14
What is the significance of the Hippocratic Oath in nursing ethics?
It emphasizes the importance of patient advocacy
It provides guidance on research ethics
It outlines principles of patient confidentiality
It highlights ethical obligations of healthcare professionals
#15
Which of the following statements best describes the concept of ethical relativism in nursing?
Ethical standards should be consistent across all cultures and societies.
Ethical principles may vary depending on cultural context and perspectives.
Ethical dilemmas in nursing have universal solutions.
Ethical decisions should be based solely on personal beliefs.