PN Final Exam Questions and Answers (100%
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Ethical Behavior [ Ans: ] expected to be safe, competent,
ethical, and in compliance
Veracity [ Ans: ] truth telling
Fidelity [ Ans: ] dedication, loyalty, truthfulness
Autonomy [ Ans: ] act according to ones knowledge and
judgement
What is unprofessional behavior as a nurse? [ Ans: ]
impaired nurse, diversion of drugs, negligence, violation
of boundaries, and social networks
Professional organizations for Nursing [ Ans: ] LPNA-
licensed practice nurse association.
ANA- Americans nursing assosiation
What is the Nurse Practice Act? [ Ans: ] Enacted by each
state legislature to regulate the practice of nursing,
designed to protect the public
What is SRE? [ Ans: ] serious reportable events
What are the two major trends in Nursing? [ Ans: ]
Evidence-based practice. Quality and safety education for
Nurses (QSEN).
,What are the six areas of focus for QSEN [ Ans: ] Patient
centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence
based practice, quality improvement, safety, and
informatics
Define autonomy [ Ans: ] Clients rights to make her own
decisions.
Define paternalism [ Ans: ] Making decisions for someone
else.
Beneficence [ Ans: ] Doing good or causing good to be
done; kindly action
Define nonmaleficence [ Ans: ] obligation to "do no harm".
Fidelity [ Ans: ] faithfulness; loyalty
Define veracity [ Ans: ] telling the truth
Justice [ Ans: ] fairness and equality
Patients ethical rights [ Ans: ] Advocacy (protecting)
Respect
Dignity (privacy)
Honesty
Compassion
, What is Ethical Dilemma? [ Ans: ] Decisions must be made
between two opposing alternatives when there isn't a right
or wrong answer.
What is Ethical Decisions? [ Ans: ] based on principles and
logical reasoning, no emotions.
Malpractice is based on what? [ Ans: ] the duty of the
nurse.
Legal risk areas? [ Ans: ] assault
battery
false imprisonment
defamation
fraud
Define libel [ Ans: ] written words in the intent to cause
harm.
Areas of Potential Liability [ Ans: ] Failure to
assess/evaluate
Failure to ensure safety
Medication errors
Failure to carry out physicians order
Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
Ethical Behavior [ Ans: ] expected to be safe, competent,
ethical, and in compliance
Veracity [ Ans: ] truth telling
Fidelity [ Ans: ] dedication, loyalty, truthfulness
Autonomy [ Ans: ] act according to ones knowledge and
judgement
What is unprofessional behavior as a nurse? [ Ans: ]
impaired nurse, diversion of drugs, negligence, violation
of boundaries, and social networks
Professional organizations for Nursing [ Ans: ] LPNA-
licensed practice nurse association.
ANA- Americans nursing assosiation
What is the Nurse Practice Act? [ Ans: ] Enacted by each
state legislature to regulate the practice of nursing,
designed to protect the public
What is SRE? [ Ans: ] serious reportable events
What are the two major trends in Nursing? [ Ans: ]
Evidence-based practice. Quality and safety education for
Nurses (QSEN).
,What are the six areas of focus for QSEN [ Ans: ] Patient
centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence
based practice, quality improvement, safety, and
informatics
Define autonomy [ Ans: ] Clients rights to make her own
decisions.
Define paternalism [ Ans: ] Making decisions for someone
else.
Beneficence [ Ans: ] Doing good or causing good to be
done; kindly action
Define nonmaleficence [ Ans: ] obligation to "do no harm".
Fidelity [ Ans: ] faithfulness; loyalty
Define veracity [ Ans: ] telling the truth
Justice [ Ans: ] fairness and equality
Patients ethical rights [ Ans: ] Advocacy (protecting)
Respect
Dignity (privacy)
Honesty
Compassion
, What is Ethical Dilemma? [ Ans: ] Decisions must be made
between two opposing alternatives when there isn't a right
or wrong answer.
What is Ethical Decisions? [ Ans: ] based on principles and
logical reasoning, no emotions.
Malpractice is based on what? [ Ans: ] the duty of the
nurse.
Legal risk areas? [ Ans: ] assault
battery
false imprisonment
defamation
fraud
Define libel [ Ans: ] written words in the intent to cause
harm.
Areas of Potential Liability [ Ans: ] Failure to
assess/evaluate
Failure to ensure safety
Medication errors
Failure to carry out physicians order
