NU 623 QUIZ 1 ADULT HEALTH FINAL PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A
◉ Which ethical principle refers to the obligation to do good for
patients? Answer: Beneficence.
◉ A nurse is caring for a patient who refuses treatment. Which
ethical principle supports the patient's decision? Answer: Autonomy.
◉ A nurse promises a patient to bring pain medication within 15
minutes but forgets. Which ethical principle was violated? Answer:
Fidelity
◉ What are the five steps of the nursing process? Answer:
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.
◉ A nurse collects a patient's vital signs and medical history. Which
step of the nursing process is this? Answer: Assessment
◉ Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal in nursing
care?
A. Improve mobility.
, B. The patient will walk 20 feet with a walker by the end of the shift.
C. The patient will try to be more active. Answer: B. The patient will
walk 20 feet with a walker by the end of the shift.
◉ What is the purpose of quality improvement in nursing? Answer:
To continuously enhance patient care and outcomes.
◉ Which tool is commonly used in quality improvement to test small
changes before full implementation? Answer: Plan-Do-Study-Act
(PDSA) cycle.
◉ In an emergency, what is the priority order based on the ABCs?
Answer: Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
◉ A patient is unresponsive with no pulse. What is the nurse's first
priority? Answer: Begin chest compressions (Circulation).
◉ What is the main purpose of HIPAA? Answer: To protect patient
privacy and confidential health information.
◉ Which of the following is a HIPAA violation?
• A. Discussing a patient's condition with a coworker involved in
their care.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED
A
◉ Which ethical principle refers to the obligation to do good for
patients? Answer: Beneficence.
◉ A nurse is caring for a patient who refuses treatment. Which
ethical principle supports the patient's decision? Answer: Autonomy.
◉ A nurse promises a patient to bring pain medication within 15
minutes but forgets. Which ethical principle was violated? Answer:
Fidelity
◉ What are the five steps of the nursing process? Answer:
Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation.
◉ A nurse collects a patient's vital signs and medical history. Which
step of the nursing process is this? Answer: Assessment
◉ Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal in nursing
care?
A. Improve mobility.
, B. The patient will walk 20 feet with a walker by the end of the shift.
C. The patient will try to be more active. Answer: B. The patient will
walk 20 feet with a walker by the end of the shift.
◉ What is the purpose of quality improvement in nursing? Answer:
To continuously enhance patient care and outcomes.
◉ Which tool is commonly used in quality improvement to test small
changes before full implementation? Answer: Plan-Do-Study-Act
(PDSA) cycle.
◉ In an emergency, what is the priority order based on the ABCs?
Answer: Airway, Breathing, Circulation.
◉ A patient is unresponsive with no pulse. What is the nurse's first
priority? Answer: Begin chest compressions (Circulation).
◉ What is the main purpose of HIPAA? Answer: To protect patient
privacy and confidential health information.
◉ Which of the following is a HIPAA violation?
• A. Discussing a patient's condition with a coworker involved in
their care.
