NR 103: Week 3 - Transition to the Nursing Profession Study Guide
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1. A nurse is helping a patient understand their right to make their own
healthcare decisions, even if those decisions conflict with the nurse’s personal
beliefs. Which ethical principle is being upheld?
A. Beneficence
B. Autonomy
C. Non-maleficence
D. Justice
Answer: B
Rationale: Autonomy is the principle that recognizes the patient’s right to self-
determination and to make decisions about their own healthcare.
2. When a nurse reports a medication error to their supervisor, even if no harm
was done to the patient, which professional value are they demonstrating?
A. Human Dignity
B. Social Justice
C. Altruism
D. Integrity
Answer: D
Rationale: Integrity involves being honest and having strong moral principles; admitting a
mistake demonstrates accountability and ethical practice.
,3. The Nurse Practice Act (NPA) is primarily responsible for which of the
following?
A. Providing health insurance for retired nurses
B. Managing the hospital’s human resources department
C. Defining the scope of nursing practice within a specific state
D. Accrediting nursing educational programs nationwide
Answer: C
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act is state legislation that defines the scope of practice,
standards, and regulations for nurses in that specific jurisdiction.
4. A nurse is using the SBAR tool to communicate with a physician. What does
the ‘B’ in SBAR stand for?
A. Beliefs
B. Behavior
C. Boundary
D. Background
Answer: D
Rationale: SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation. The
‘B’ provides the clinical context related to the situation.
5. Which QSEN competency focuses on minimizing risk of harm to patients
through both system effectiveness and individual performance?
A. Informatics
B. Quality Improvement
C. Safety
D. Evidence-Based Practice
Answer: C
Rationale: The Safety competency in QSEN aims to minimize risk of harm to patients
through both system effectiveness and individual performance.
, 6. What is the primary purpose of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses?
A. To serve as a non-negotiable ethical standard for the profession
B. To provide a list of legal punishments for nursing errors
C. To dictate salary scales for registered nurses
D. To replace the Nurse Practice Act in legal cases
Answer: A
Rationale: The ANA Code of Ethics provides the ethical framework and non-negotiable
standards for nursing practice.
7. A nurse ensures that resources are distributed fairly among all patients
regardless of their socioeconomic status. Which ethical principle does this
reflect?
A. Justice
B. Veracity
C. Fidelity
D. Non-maleficence
Answer: A
Rationale: Justice refers to the fair and equitable distribution of resources and treatment.
8. A nurse is witnessing a patient sign an informed consent form for surgery.
What is the nurse’s primary responsibility in this situation?
A. Explaining the risks and benefits of the surgery
B. Discussing alternative treatments with the patient
C. Verifying that the signature is authentic and voluntary
D. Determining if the patient has the financial means for surgery
Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse’s role is to witness the signature, ensuring the patient is competent,
the signature is authentic, and the consent was given voluntarily.
2026 |Chamberlain
1. A nurse is helping a patient understand their right to make their own
healthcare decisions, even if those decisions conflict with the nurse’s personal
beliefs. Which ethical principle is being upheld?
A. Beneficence
B. Autonomy
C. Non-maleficence
D. Justice
Answer: B
Rationale: Autonomy is the principle that recognizes the patient’s right to self-
determination and to make decisions about their own healthcare.
2. When a nurse reports a medication error to their supervisor, even if no harm
was done to the patient, which professional value are they demonstrating?
A. Human Dignity
B. Social Justice
C. Altruism
D. Integrity
Answer: D
Rationale: Integrity involves being honest and having strong moral principles; admitting a
mistake demonstrates accountability and ethical practice.
,3. The Nurse Practice Act (NPA) is primarily responsible for which of the
following?
A. Providing health insurance for retired nurses
B. Managing the hospital’s human resources department
C. Defining the scope of nursing practice within a specific state
D. Accrediting nursing educational programs nationwide
Answer: C
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act is state legislation that defines the scope of practice,
standards, and regulations for nurses in that specific jurisdiction.
4. A nurse is using the SBAR tool to communicate with a physician. What does
the ‘B’ in SBAR stand for?
A. Beliefs
B. Behavior
C. Boundary
D. Background
Answer: D
Rationale: SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation. The
‘B’ provides the clinical context related to the situation.
5. Which QSEN competency focuses on minimizing risk of harm to patients
through both system effectiveness and individual performance?
A. Informatics
B. Quality Improvement
C. Safety
D. Evidence-Based Practice
Answer: C
Rationale: The Safety competency in QSEN aims to minimize risk of harm to patients
through both system effectiveness and individual performance.
, 6. What is the primary purpose of the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses?
A. To serve as a non-negotiable ethical standard for the profession
B. To provide a list of legal punishments for nursing errors
C. To dictate salary scales for registered nurses
D. To replace the Nurse Practice Act in legal cases
Answer: A
Rationale: The ANA Code of Ethics provides the ethical framework and non-negotiable
standards for nursing practice.
7. A nurse ensures that resources are distributed fairly among all patients
regardless of their socioeconomic status. Which ethical principle does this
reflect?
A. Justice
B. Veracity
C. Fidelity
D. Non-maleficence
Answer: A
Rationale: Justice refers to the fair and equitable distribution of resources and treatment.
8. A nurse is witnessing a patient sign an informed consent form for surgery.
What is the nurse’s primary responsibility in this situation?
A. Explaining the risks and benefits of the surgery
B. Discussing alternative treatments with the patient
C. Verifying that the signature is authentic and voluntary
D. Determining if the patient has the financial means for surgery
Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse’s role is to witness the signature, ensuring the patient is competent,
the signature is authentic, and the consent was given voluntarily.
