1. In which three states were the first training schools for nursing practice opened? a. Florida, Georgia and Alabama b. Texas, California and Arkansas c. Wyoming, South Dakota and North Dakota d. New York, Connecticut and Boston D
2. What are the basic concepts of nursing? a. Person, Environment ...
NUR 311 QUIZ 2 QUESTIONS AND
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
1. In which three states were the first training schools for nursing practice opened?
a. Florida, Georgia and Alabama
b. Texas, California and Arkansas
c. Wyoming, South Dakota and North Dakota
d. New York, Connecticut and Boston ✅D
2. What are the basic concepts of nursing?
a. Person, Environment and Health
b. Family, Community, and Nation
c. Food, Water and Shelter
d. Health, Wealth and Spiritual connectedness ✅A
1. Which nursing organization issued the Code of Ethics for Nursing
a. The National League for Nurses
b. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing
c. The American Nurses Association
d. The American Organization of Nurse executives ✅C
1. What is/are the contributing factors for Ethical Dilemmas (check all that apply)
a. Advanced technology, Moral/religious preferences, right to die
b. Right to refuse, Finance, Autonomy
c. Health care workers' rights, Cultural preferences
d. A, b, and c ✅D
1. After working a 12-hour shift, the nurse is asked to work part of the next shift due to
short staffing. Which obligation to work should the nurse use to guide the response to
this request?
a. Justice
b. Welfare
c. Moral
d. Legal ✅C
1. the family of a patient who has been diagnosed with cancer does not want the patient
to be told about the diagnosis. The patient asks the nurse, "Do I have cancer?" Which
ethical principles should the nurse consider when resolving this situation?
a. Autonomy and veracity
b. Beneficence and justice
c. Welfare rights and moral obligations
Nonmaleficence and legal obligations ✅A
, A patient tells the nurse that the Patient's Bill of Rights gives patients the legal right to
read their medical information. Which of these responses would be appropriate for the
nurse to make?a. "I'll ask your physician if you can read the record."b. "Are you
concerned about the care you are receiving?"c. "I'll stay here with you while you read it
in case you have any questions."d. "Let me check with the charge nurse first." ✅C
1. The nurse assigned to care for a patient who has HIV accepts the patient assignment
despite believing that the patient's condition is a punishment from God. With which
ethical principle is this nurse's behavior associated?a. Justiceb. Veracityc.
Beneficenced. Nonmaleficence ✅A
While planning patient care, the nurse considers what needs to be done to limit any
liability. Which action should the nurse take to minimize liability when providing patient
care?a. Ensure patients' rights.b. Follow verbal orders.c. Follow directions exactly as
given.d. Verify employer's liability insurance ✅A
1. A patient is identified to participate in a new drug study but does not understand the
drug or the study. Which ethical principle should the nurse use to prevent the patient
from participating in the study?a. Veracityb. Autonomyc. Nonmaleficenced. Standard of
Best Interest ✅C
1. The nurse is concerned about a patient's ability to make decisions about a proposed
treatment plan. Which patient characteristic is causing the nurse to have this concern?a.
Lower socioeconomic statusb. Authoritarian family relationshipc. Experience with
hospitalizationd. Lack of information about treatment ✅D
1. A patient has a living will and gives it to the nurse to follow. The patient says, "Do not
tell my family about the living will." Which action should the nurse take?a. Send a copy
of the living will to medical records.b. Assure the patient that the nurse will not tell
anyone.c. Encourage the patient to discuss the living will with the family.d. Return the
living will to the patient until the family is informed ✅C
1. The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old patient. Which statement made by the nurse
conveys dignity and respect to the patient?a. "Honey, I have your medications."b. "I
have your medications for you, dear."c. "I have your medications for you."d. "It's time for
us to take our medications." ✅C
1. The ethical decision-making process is being used for a patient regarding the use of
life support measures. What action should the nurse take as the final step in this
decision-making process?a. Evaluate the outcomes.b. Implement the decision.c. Clarify
the values of all the participants.d. Determine which action has the strongest ethical
support. ✅A
1. Before leaving a patient's room, the nurse says that pain medication will be provided
within 15 minutes. The nurse returns in 10 minutes with the pain medication. Which
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