COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS
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[VERIFIED ANSWERS] |LATEST EXAM
2025-2026 |ALREADY GRADED A+
It provides a process for recognizing the professional competence of individuals who pass the program -
ANS -The nursing instructor asks a student to explain why the American Board of Managed Care Nursing
(ABMCN) is an example of a certification program. How should the student respond?
A) It formally recognizes nurses who have achieved a high standard of practice in managed care
B) It provides a process for recognizing the professional competence of individuals who pass the
program
C) It investigates and adjudicates cases of professional negligence.
D) It lists the state requirements for a nursing professional to achieve licensure.
National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) - ANS -Which of the following
is a licensure examination developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) for
state and territory boards of nursing (BONs) to implement as part of their requirements for licensure?
A) National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)
B) National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP
C) Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE)
D) Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) program
Investigating all aspects of the situation - ANS -A nurse educator is talking to a student about how to
deal with an ethical dilemma in practice Which does the nurse educator explain to the student as
important regarding actions during an ethical dilemma?
A) Examining all conflicts in the situation.
B) Investigating all aspects of the situation
C)Relying on nursing judgment.
,D)Making a decision based on the policy of the agency
"You are expected to practice like a licensed nurse." - ANS -A student nurse administers a medication to
the wrong client while the instructor is with another student. Which statement by the instructor is most
appropriate in this situation?
A) "You have placed the nursing student program in danger."
B) "You may be sued by the hospital for the extra care cost to the client."
C) "You are expected to practice like a licensed nurse."
D) "You have set a bad example for the other students.
Call the agency client advocacy department
Rationale: Individual clients who feel their rights have been violated or are endangered have a number
of options. Many hospitals and large provider agencies have client advocates who can help clients
navigate the system and intervene to ensure that their rights are maintained. Many states have an office
designated by the governor or secretary of health to assist clients with issues related to patient rights in
long-term care. The state's department of health may also be able to help. - ANS -A client tells his nurse;
I really don't like the nurse on first shift. I was treated badly." Which action should the nurse take as an
advocate for this client?
A) Call the agency client advocacy department
B) Confront the nurse when she comes to work.
C) Tell the client he has the right to switch nurses.
D) Call the local authorities.
Urging the nurse's organization to purchase liability insurance - ANS -A novice nurse attends a lecture
regarding risk management. Which action should the nurse Implement to reduce risks in practice?
A) Not discussing errors made
B) Questioning every order that the physician writes
C) Urging the nurse's organization to purchase liability insurance
D) Storing unused equipment in the halls of the unit
,A) Helping the family by providing information and allowing them to voice concerns
Rationale: Parents have the authority to make healthcare decisions for their children. Dilemmas arise
when parents and children do not agree on whether or not to go forward with a recommended
treatment. In most cases, the nurse and other members of the healthcare team who have developed a
therapeutic alliance with the child and family may be able to help the family come to a joint decision by
providing additional information and opportunity to discuss their concerns with each other calmly and
openly. In some cases, however, the healthcare team may need to seek guidance from the agency's
ethics committee. - ANS -An adolescent client diagnosed with leukemia decides to stop chemotherapy
treatments. The parents of the client, however, want the healthcare team to continue treatments as
necessary Which action by the nurse is appropriate when providing care to this client and family?
A) Helping the family by providing information and allowing them to voice concerns
B) Confronting the parents and telling them not to be "selfish" in their child's time of need
C) Calling the authorities immediately
D) Obtaining a court order to determine the client legally able to make his or her own decisions
Educate the client on the process and purpose of a living will and arrange for one to be created should
the client choose to do so. - ANS -The nurse working on a medical unit admitting a client diagnosed with
heart failure. During the admission process, the client states, "I do not want to be put on a ventilator
because had to watch my mother die on a ventilator. I want information on making out a living will."
When planning care for this client, which intervention is the most appropriate?
A) Educate the client on the process and purpose of a living will and arrange for one to be created
should the client choose to do so.
B) Encourage the client to allow for mechanical ventilation.
C) Educate the client on the purpose of mechanical ventilation.
D) Refer the client to a therapist to deal with the death of her mother.
The values of the parents - ANS -The nurse talking with a parent who decides to decline treatment for a
3-yearold client whose cancer has metastasized. There is a conflict between the parents and the rest of
the family regarding the withdrawal of care from the child Which should the nurse consider when
determining the appropriate action for this client?
, A) The beliefs of the child
B) The values of the parents
C) The age of the child
D) The values of the rest of the family
Consequence-based theory - ANS -The nurse on a committee to determine the funding that each part of
the hospital receives would be most concerned with which moral theory?
A) Consequence-based theory
B) Principles-based theory
C) Relationship-based theory
D) Legal-based theory
Euthanasia has legal implications along with moral and ethical ones. - ANS -A hospice nurse working
closely with a client who, on several occasions, has asked about guidance and support in ending life. The
nurse recognizes which in regard to making ethical and moral decisions in this circumstance?
A) Euthanasia has legal implications along with moral and ethical ones.
B) Passive euthanasia is an easy decision to arrive at.
C) Active euthanasia is supported in the Code for Nurses.
D) Assisted suicide is illegal in all states.
"Let's look at your diet and see what type of variety we can find." - ANS -A client newly diagnosed with
diabetes mellitus tells the nurse that the prescribed diet does not provide enough variation of choice. It
is against the state's nurse practice sat for a nurse to order a diet for the client. Which response by the
nurse is most appropriate?
A) "I will bring you a different menu."
B) "I will ask my manager to talk with the dietitian."
C) "Let's look at your diet and see what type of variety we can find."
D) "I will notify the dietary department to change your diet."
B) Nurses and practice - ANS -every year, the nurse attends a nursing conference and takes several
continuing education courses to help maintain licensure. which section of the ICN Code of Ethics does
this uphold?
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
[VERIFIED ANSWERS] |LATEST EXAM
2025-2026 |ALREADY GRADED A+
It provides a process for recognizing the professional competence of individuals who pass the program -
ANS -The nursing instructor asks a student to explain why the American Board of Managed Care Nursing
(ABMCN) is an example of a certification program. How should the student respond?
A) It formally recognizes nurses who have achieved a high standard of practice in managed care
B) It provides a process for recognizing the professional competence of individuals who pass the
program
C) It investigates and adjudicates cases of professional negligence.
D) It lists the state requirements for a nursing professional to achieve licensure.
National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) - ANS -Which of the following
is a licensure examination developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) for
state and territory boards of nursing (BONs) to implement as part of their requirements for licensure?
A) National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)
B) National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP
C) Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE)
D) Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) program
Investigating all aspects of the situation - ANS -A nurse educator is talking to a student about how to
deal with an ethical dilemma in practice Which does the nurse educator explain to the student as
important regarding actions during an ethical dilemma?
A) Examining all conflicts in the situation.
B) Investigating all aspects of the situation
C)Relying on nursing judgment.
,D)Making a decision based on the policy of the agency
"You are expected to practice like a licensed nurse." - ANS -A student nurse administers a medication to
the wrong client while the instructor is with another student. Which statement by the instructor is most
appropriate in this situation?
A) "You have placed the nursing student program in danger."
B) "You may be sued by the hospital for the extra care cost to the client."
C) "You are expected to practice like a licensed nurse."
D) "You have set a bad example for the other students.
Call the agency client advocacy department
Rationale: Individual clients who feel their rights have been violated or are endangered have a number
of options. Many hospitals and large provider agencies have client advocates who can help clients
navigate the system and intervene to ensure that their rights are maintained. Many states have an office
designated by the governor or secretary of health to assist clients with issues related to patient rights in
long-term care. The state's department of health may also be able to help. - ANS -A client tells his nurse;
I really don't like the nurse on first shift. I was treated badly." Which action should the nurse take as an
advocate for this client?
A) Call the agency client advocacy department
B) Confront the nurse when she comes to work.
C) Tell the client he has the right to switch nurses.
D) Call the local authorities.
Urging the nurse's organization to purchase liability insurance - ANS -A novice nurse attends a lecture
regarding risk management. Which action should the nurse Implement to reduce risks in practice?
A) Not discussing errors made
B) Questioning every order that the physician writes
C) Urging the nurse's organization to purchase liability insurance
D) Storing unused equipment in the halls of the unit
,A) Helping the family by providing information and allowing them to voice concerns
Rationale: Parents have the authority to make healthcare decisions for their children. Dilemmas arise
when parents and children do not agree on whether or not to go forward with a recommended
treatment. In most cases, the nurse and other members of the healthcare team who have developed a
therapeutic alliance with the child and family may be able to help the family come to a joint decision by
providing additional information and opportunity to discuss their concerns with each other calmly and
openly. In some cases, however, the healthcare team may need to seek guidance from the agency's
ethics committee. - ANS -An adolescent client diagnosed with leukemia decides to stop chemotherapy
treatments. The parents of the client, however, want the healthcare team to continue treatments as
necessary Which action by the nurse is appropriate when providing care to this client and family?
A) Helping the family by providing information and allowing them to voice concerns
B) Confronting the parents and telling them not to be "selfish" in their child's time of need
C) Calling the authorities immediately
D) Obtaining a court order to determine the client legally able to make his or her own decisions
Educate the client on the process and purpose of a living will and arrange for one to be created should
the client choose to do so. - ANS -The nurse working on a medical unit admitting a client diagnosed with
heart failure. During the admission process, the client states, "I do not want to be put on a ventilator
because had to watch my mother die on a ventilator. I want information on making out a living will."
When planning care for this client, which intervention is the most appropriate?
A) Educate the client on the process and purpose of a living will and arrange for one to be created
should the client choose to do so.
B) Encourage the client to allow for mechanical ventilation.
C) Educate the client on the purpose of mechanical ventilation.
D) Refer the client to a therapist to deal with the death of her mother.
The values of the parents - ANS -The nurse talking with a parent who decides to decline treatment for a
3-yearold client whose cancer has metastasized. There is a conflict between the parents and the rest of
the family regarding the withdrawal of care from the child Which should the nurse consider when
determining the appropriate action for this client?
, A) The beliefs of the child
B) The values of the parents
C) The age of the child
D) The values of the rest of the family
Consequence-based theory - ANS -The nurse on a committee to determine the funding that each part of
the hospital receives would be most concerned with which moral theory?
A) Consequence-based theory
B) Principles-based theory
C) Relationship-based theory
D) Legal-based theory
Euthanasia has legal implications along with moral and ethical ones. - ANS -A hospice nurse working
closely with a client who, on several occasions, has asked about guidance and support in ending life. The
nurse recognizes which in regard to making ethical and moral decisions in this circumstance?
A) Euthanasia has legal implications along with moral and ethical ones.
B) Passive euthanasia is an easy decision to arrive at.
C) Active euthanasia is supported in the Code for Nurses.
D) Assisted suicide is illegal in all states.
"Let's look at your diet and see what type of variety we can find." - ANS -A client newly diagnosed with
diabetes mellitus tells the nurse that the prescribed diet does not provide enough variation of choice. It
is against the state's nurse practice sat for a nurse to order a diet for the client. Which response by the
nurse is most appropriate?
A) "I will bring you a different menu."
B) "I will ask my manager to talk with the dietitian."
C) "Let's look at your diet and see what type of variety we can find."
D) "I will notify the dietary department to change your diet."
B) Nurses and practice - ANS -every year, the nurse attends a nursing conference and takes several
continuing education courses to help maintain licensure. which section of the ICN Code of Ethics does
this uphold?
