FNP Professional Role, Ethics, Medicare, Billing & Reimbursement
150 Practice Questions
1. An FNP respects a competent adult patient's decision to refuse a recommended treatment.
Which ethical principle is being demonstrated?
A. Autonomy
B. Justice
C. Fidelity
D. Beneficence
Answer: A
2. An FNP recommends an intervention because it is expected to benefit the patient. Which
principle is this?
A. Veracity
B. Beneficence
C. Justice
D. Autonomy
Answer: B
3. The obligation to avoid causing unnecessary harm is known as:
A. Fidelity
B. Justice
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Autonomy
Answer: C
4. Providing equitable access to healthcare resources demonstrates:
A. Fidelity
B. Veracity
C. Autonomy
D. Justice
Answer: D
5. An FNP provides a patient with accurate information rather than withholding unfavorable
information. This demonstrates:
A. Veracity
B. Justice
C. Beneficence
D. Nonmaleficence
Answer: A
6. Keeping a professional promise made to a patient primarily demonstrates:
A. Autonomy
B. Fidelity
C. Justice
D. Nonmaleficence
Answer: B
7. A competent patient refuses a blood transfusion after receiving adequate information about
risks and benefits. What should the FNP do?
A. Ask the family to override the decision
B. Administer the blood anyway
150 Practice Questions
1. An FNP respects a competent adult patient's decision to refuse a recommended treatment.
Which ethical principle is being demonstrated?
A. Autonomy
B. Justice
C. Fidelity
D. Beneficence
Answer: A
2. An FNP recommends an intervention because it is expected to benefit the patient. Which
principle is this?
A. Veracity
B. Beneficence
C. Justice
D. Autonomy
Answer: B
3. The obligation to avoid causing unnecessary harm is known as:
A. Fidelity
B. Justice
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Autonomy
Answer: C
4. Providing equitable access to healthcare resources demonstrates:
A. Fidelity
B. Veracity
C. Autonomy
D. Justice
Answer: D
5. An FNP provides a patient with accurate information rather than withholding unfavorable
information. This demonstrates:
A. Veracity
B. Justice
C. Beneficence
D. Nonmaleficence
Answer: A
6. Keeping a professional promise made to a patient primarily demonstrates:
A. Autonomy
B. Fidelity
C. Justice
D. Nonmaleficence
Answer: B
7. A competent patient refuses a blood transfusion after receiving adequate information about
risks and benefits. What should the FNP do?
A. Ask the family to override the decision
B. Administer the blood anyway
