Comprehensive Nursing Practice and
Professional Formation Key Concepts
and Standards 2026/2027 | Professional
Nursing Practice Study Guide | Exam
Preparation
Description: This 200-item multiple-choice question bank covers fundamentals of
nursing, professional standards, ethics and law, patient safety, infection control,
vital signs, medication administration, documentation, communication, leadership,
and evidence-based practice for nursing students and licensure exam candidates.
Keywords: NCLEX review, nursing fundamentals, professional nursing practice,
patient safety, infection control, medication administration, nursing ethics, nursing
law, documentation, SBAR, QSEN, evidence-based practice, nursing standards
2026/2027
1. Which organization establishes the standards of professional nursing practice in
the United States?
A. American Medical Association
B. American Nurses Association ✅
C. Joint Commission
D. National League for Nursing
2. The term "scope of practice" refers to:
A. The number of patients a nurse can care for
B. The procedures and actions a nurse is legally permitted to perform ✅
,C. The geographic area a nurse can work in
D. The salary range for nursing roles
3. Which document defines the ethical obligations and duties of every nurse?
A. Nurse Practice Act
B. Code of Ethics for Nurses ✅
C. HIPAA
D. Standards of Care
4. Autonomy in nursing ethics means:
A. The nurse makes all decisions for the patient
B. Respecting the patient's right to make their own decisions ✅
C. Following physician orders without question
D. Avoiding patient involvement in care
5. Beneficence refers to:
A. Doing no harm
B. Acting in the patient's best interest ✅
C. Fair distribution of resources
D. Telling the truth
6. Nonmaleficence means:
A. Doing good
B. Doing no harm ✅
C. Being fair
D. Maintaining privacy
7. Justice in healthcare ethics refers to:
A. Treating all patients equally and fairly ✅
B. Punishing wrongdoers
C. Legal accountability
D. Confidentiality
,8. Fidelity in nursing means:
A. Keeping promises and being loyal ✅
B. Avoiding harm
C. Being autonomous
D. Maintaining competence
9. Veracity refers to:
A. Truthfulness ✅
B. Fairness
C. Privacy
D. Loyalty
10. A nurse witnesses a colleague diverting narcotics. The nurse should first:
A. Ignore it
B. Report according to facility policy and chain of command ✅
C. Confront the colleague publicly
D. Document in the patient's chart
11. Informed consent requires all EXCEPT:
A. Disclosure of risks
B. Patient comprehension
C. Voluntary consent
D. Physician signature only ✅
12. Which is an example of an intentional tort?
A. Negligence
B. Assault ✅
C. Malpractice
D. Breach of duty
13. False imprisonment in nursing occurs when:
A. A patient is restrained without justification ✅
B. A nurse documents incorrectly
, C. A nurse fails to assess
D. A nurse discloses PHI
14. Defamation of character includes:
A. Libel and slander ✅
B. Assault and battery
C. Negligence
D. Invasion of privacy
15. HIPAA protects:
A. Patient privacy and health information ✅
B. Nurse licensure
C. Medication safety
D. Staffing ratios
16. A nurse shares patient information on social media. This violates:
A. Beneficence
B. HIPAA confidentiality ✅
C. Autonomy
D. Justice
17. The Nurse Practice Act is enforced by:
A. State Board of Nursing ✅
B. CDC
C. FDA
D. CMS
18. Mandatory reporting includes:
A. Suspected child abuse ✅
B. Common cold
C. Medication errors only
D. Staff scheduling issues
Professional Formation Key Concepts
and Standards 2026/2027 | Professional
Nursing Practice Study Guide | Exam
Preparation
Description: This 200-item multiple-choice question bank covers fundamentals of
nursing, professional standards, ethics and law, patient safety, infection control,
vital signs, medication administration, documentation, communication, leadership,
and evidence-based practice for nursing students and licensure exam candidates.
Keywords: NCLEX review, nursing fundamentals, professional nursing practice,
patient safety, infection control, medication administration, nursing ethics, nursing
law, documentation, SBAR, QSEN, evidence-based practice, nursing standards
2026/2027
1. Which organization establishes the standards of professional nursing practice in
the United States?
A. American Medical Association
B. American Nurses Association ✅
C. Joint Commission
D. National League for Nursing
2. The term "scope of practice" refers to:
A. The number of patients a nurse can care for
B. The procedures and actions a nurse is legally permitted to perform ✅
,C. The geographic area a nurse can work in
D. The salary range for nursing roles
3. Which document defines the ethical obligations and duties of every nurse?
A. Nurse Practice Act
B. Code of Ethics for Nurses ✅
C. HIPAA
D. Standards of Care
4. Autonomy in nursing ethics means:
A. The nurse makes all decisions for the patient
B. Respecting the patient's right to make their own decisions ✅
C. Following physician orders without question
D. Avoiding patient involvement in care
5. Beneficence refers to:
A. Doing no harm
B. Acting in the patient's best interest ✅
C. Fair distribution of resources
D. Telling the truth
6. Nonmaleficence means:
A. Doing good
B. Doing no harm ✅
C. Being fair
D. Maintaining privacy
7. Justice in healthcare ethics refers to:
A. Treating all patients equally and fairly ✅
B. Punishing wrongdoers
C. Legal accountability
D. Confidentiality
,8. Fidelity in nursing means:
A. Keeping promises and being loyal ✅
B. Avoiding harm
C. Being autonomous
D. Maintaining competence
9. Veracity refers to:
A. Truthfulness ✅
B. Fairness
C. Privacy
D. Loyalty
10. A nurse witnesses a colleague diverting narcotics. The nurse should first:
A. Ignore it
B. Report according to facility policy and chain of command ✅
C. Confront the colleague publicly
D. Document in the patient's chart
11. Informed consent requires all EXCEPT:
A. Disclosure of risks
B. Patient comprehension
C. Voluntary consent
D. Physician signature only ✅
12. Which is an example of an intentional tort?
A. Negligence
B. Assault ✅
C. Malpractice
D. Breach of duty
13. False imprisonment in nursing occurs when:
A. A patient is restrained without justification ✅
B. A nurse documents incorrectly
, C. A nurse fails to assess
D. A nurse discloses PHI
14. Defamation of character includes:
A. Libel and slander ✅
B. Assault and battery
C. Negligence
D. Invasion of privacy
15. HIPAA protects:
A. Patient privacy and health information ✅
B. Nurse licensure
C. Medication safety
D. Staffing ratios
16. A nurse shares patient information on social media. This violates:
A. Beneficence
B. HIPAA confidentiality ✅
C. Autonomy
D. Justice
17. The Nurse Practice Act is enforced by:
A. State Board of Nursing ✅
B. CDC
C. FDA
D. CMS
18. Mandatory reporting includes:
A. Suspected child abuse ✅
B. Common cold
C. Medication errors only
D. Staff scheduling issues
