WGU Professional Nursing Practice Assessment
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY
GRADED A+
Section 1: Nursing Ethics and Legal Issues (Questions 1–20)
,1. A nurse is caring for a patient who refuses a blood transfusion based on religious beliefs. The patient's hemoglobin is
critically low. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
A. Administer the transfusion despite the patient's refusal
B. Respect the patient's autonomy and document the refusal
C. Ask the family to convince the patient
D. Obtain a court order to force the transfusion
Answer: B
Rationale: Patient autonomy is a fundamental ethical principle. Competent patients have the right to refuse any treatment,
even life-saving measures. The nurse must respect this decision and document it appropriately.
2. Which ethical principle is demonstrated when a nurse advocates for equal treatment of all patients regardless of their
socioeconomic status?
A. Autonomy
B. Beneficence
,C. Justice
D. Nonmaleficence
Answer: C
Rationale: Justice refers to fairness and equality in healthcare delivery. It requires that all patients receive equitable care
regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic status, or other factors.
3. A nurse accidentally administers the wrong medication to a patient. What should the nurse do FIRST?
A. Document the error in the medical record
B. Assess the patient for adverse effects
C. Notify the physician
D. Complete an incident report
Answer: B
Rationale: The first priority is patient safety. The nurse must assess the patient for any adverse reactions before
completing other tasks. Assessment always comes first in the nursing process.
, 4. Which of the following best describes the ethical principle of beneficence?
A. Doing no harm
B. Promoting good and acting in the patient's best interest
C. Respecting patient choices
D. Treating all patients fairly
Answer: B
Rationale: Beneficence is the ethical principle of promoting good, kindness, and charity. It requires healthcare providers to
act in the best interest of the patient.
5. A nurse is asked to witness a patient's informed consent for surgery. What is the nurse's primary responsibility?
A. Explain the surgical procedure to the patient
B. Verify that the patient understands the procedure and is signing voluntarily
C. Ensure the surgeon has obtained proper insurance authorization
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY
GRADED A+
Section 1: Nursing Ethics and Legal Issues (Questions 1–20)
,1. A nurse is caring for a patient who refuses a blood transfusion based on religious beliefs. The patient's hemoglobin is
critically low. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
A. Administer the transfusion despite the patient's refusal
B. Respect the patient's autonomy and document the refusal
C. Ask the family to convince the patient
D. Obtain a court order to force the transfusion
Answer: B
Rationale: Patient autonomy is a fundamental ethical principle. Competent patients have the right to refuse any treatment,
even life-saving measures. The nurse must respect this decision and document it appropriately.
2. Which ethical principle is demonstrated when a nurse advocates for equal treatment of all patients regardless of their
socioeconomic status?
A. Autonomy
B. Beneficence
,C. Justice
D. Nonmaleficence
Answer: C
Rationale: Justice refers to fairness and equality in healthcare delivery. It requires that all patients receive equitable care
regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic status, or other factors.
3. A nurse accidentally administers the wrong medication to a patient. What should the nurse do FIRST?
A. Document the error in the medical record
B. Assess the patient for adverse effects
C. Notify the physician
D. Complete an incident report
Answer: B
Rationale: The first priority is patient safety. The nurse must assess the patient for any adverse reactions before
completing other tasks. Assessment always comes first in the nursing process.
, 4. Which of the following best describes the ethical principle of beneficence?
A. Doing no harm
B. Promoting good and acting in the patient's best interest
C. Respecting patient choices
D. Treating all patients fairly
Answer: B
Rationale: Beneficence is the ethical principle of promoting good, kindness, and charity. It requires healthcare providers to
act in the best interest of the patient.
5. A nurse is asked to witness a patient's informed consent for surgery. What is the nurse's primary responsibility?
A. Explain the surgical procedure to the patient
B. Verify that the patient understands the procedure and is signing voluntarily
C. Ensure the surgeon has obtained proper insurance authorization
