Grade 2026\2027
Because 95-98% of nurses are women, the extent of freedom and respect granted to nurses is tied to
whose status in society?
- correct answer women's
Early cultures viewed the vocation of healer in terms associated with the _____________.
- correct answer sacred
From the 14th to the 17th centuries, the _____________ trials in Europe were carried out through an
organized partnership among the Church, state, and emerging medical profession.
- correct answer witch
Exclusion of women from ___________________ during the Middle Ages meant that the only women
allowed by the church to practice healing arts were in religious nursing orders.
- correct answer universities
Florence Nightingale was a ______________________.
- correct answer nurse, statistician, sanitarian, social reformer, and scholar
Use of scarce resources and assuring the best outcomes to address mass casualty incidents is an
expression of ________________.
- correct answer Utilitarianism
Nurse Kylee notices that a presurgical patient is licking and biting her lips. Even though the patient says
she is not concerned about the surgery, Kylee decides to spend a few extra minutes going over what the
patient can expect. Kylee sees the patient's nonverbal behavior as a reflection of anxiety. Kylee is
exhibiting ________________.
- correct answer Discernment
,Which type of utilitarianism allows for times when the overall consequences may be better if a guideline
is not followed?
- correct answer Act-utilitarianism
According to Kant, a categorical imperative has no exceptions.
- correct answer True
Errors that can cause violations of patient autonomy include: (Select all that apply.)
- correct answer Failing to recognize patients' thought processes are different from yours
Assuming patients have the same values as you
Being distracted by work
Making assumptions about a
patient's knowledge
Assuming patients have the same goals as you
The American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses recognizes that duties of confidentiality are
not absolute. In what instances may these duties be modified? (Select all that apply.)
- correct answer to protect the patient
for public safety
In addition to the basic meaning of beneficence, the two other meanings it embodies per the American
Nurses Association are that nurses must:
- correct answer prevent or remove harm.
When competent patients give permission for treatments or research, it is termed:
- correct answer Informed consent
, Values are acquired in which of the following ways: (Select all that apply.)
- correct answer Through payment of dues
Through socialization
Through instruction by religious leaders
Through instructions by teachers
In order to acknowledge similarities and differences in values when interacting with others, you should
first:
- correct answer Know your own values
Tomas discovers that the facility where he works has stopped feeding a resident, Paul. Paul's barium
swallow test showed that food is entering Paul's lungs. Paul's physician has recommended placement of
a PEG (stomach) tube, so that Paul does not get pneumonia. Paul does not want the PEG tube, and
understands that he will get pneumonia if he eats normally. Paul complains to Tomas that he is hungry.
Tomas is angry that his facility does not support Paul's autonomy. Tomas is experiencing:
- correct answer moral distress.
When personal values are at odds with those of patients, colleagues, or an institution, this situation is
termed ______________.
- correct answer values conflict
Which are techniques to increase self-awareness? (Select all that apply.)
- correct answer Explain the correct values to patients
Pay attention to how you feel physically
pay attention to how you feel emotionally
Which of the following best reflects nursing's concerns?
- correct answer An ethic of caring
Progression of the Cultural-Developmental Theory is in which order?
- correct answer Autonomy, Community, Divinity