NUR 217 (Trends-Issues - Test 2) NCLEX Style Questions with
Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: Which form of ethics is a bottom-up approach to ethics that starts with what society is
already doing ethically and develops ethical principles based on the observed actions of people rather
than starting with ethical principles and applying them to society?
A. Metaethics
B. Normative ethics
C. Applied ethics
D. Descriptive ethics
Answer: D (Descriptive ethics)
Question 2: Which of the following are fundamental standards of right and wrong that an individual
learns and internalizes, usually in the early stages of childhood development?
A. Ethics
B. Values
C. Morals
D. Laws
Answer: C (Morals)
Question 3: Which ethical principle is the right of self-determination, independence, and freedom and
refers to the client's right to make health-care decisions for himself or herself even if the health-care
provider does not agree with those decisions?
A. Autonomy
B. Fidelity
C. Veracity
D. Beneficence
Answer: A (Autonomy)
Question 4: Which ethical principle underlies the first statement in the American Nurses Association
Code of Ethics for Nurses: "The nurse in all professional relationships practices with compassion and
respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each individual, unrestricted by
consideration of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems"?
A. Justice
B. Fidelity
C. Veracity
D. Beneficence
Answer: A (Justice)
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,Question 5: In health care, which ethical principle includes the professional's faithfulness or loyalty to
agreements and responsibilities accepted as part of the practice of the profession?
A. Justice
B. Fidelity
C. Veracity
D. Beneficence
Answer: B (Fidelity)
Question 6: Which ethical principle is one of the oldest requirements for health-care providers and
views the primary goal of health care as doing good for clients under their care?
A. Justice
B. Fidelity
C. Veracity
D. Beneficence
Answer: D (Beneficence)
Question 7: Which ethical principle requires that health-care providers protect from harm those who
cannot protect themselves?
A. Justice
B. Fidelity
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Beneficence
Answer: C (Nonmaleficence)
Question 8: The primary limitation of which ethical principle occurs when telling the client the truth
would seriously harm the client's ability to recover or would produce greater illness?
A. Justice
B. Veracity
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Beneficence
Answer: B (Veracity)
Question 9: Which legislative act made it mandatory for all health-care facilities, such as hospitals,
nursing homes, and home health-care agencies, to provide information to clients about the living will
and durable power of attorney for health care?
A. Affordable Care Act
B. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
D. Emergency Treatment and Active Labor Act
Answer: C (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)
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, Question 10: Health-care providers making unilateral decisions that disregard clients' wishes implies
that providers alone know what is best for clients. This practice is known as which of the following?
A. Paternalism
B. Essentialism
C. Emotionalism
D. Fraternalism
Answer: A (Paternalism)
Question 11: Citizens of the United States having the right to equal access to housing regardless of race,
gender, sexual orientation, or religion is an example of which type of right?
A. Welfare rights
B. Ethical rights
C. Option rights
D. Basic human rights
Answer: A (Welfare rights)
Question 12: The belief in universal access to health care in the United States is an example of which
type of right?
A. Welfare rights
B. Ethical rights
C. Option rights
D. Basic human rights
Answer: B (Ethical rights)
Question 13: Because social media is primarily a means of communication, the standard of care that is
most applicable is found in which legislative act that deals with breaches of patient privacy and
confidentiality?
A. Affordable Care Act
B. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
D. Emergency Treatment and Active Labor Act
Answer: B (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
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Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: Which form of ethics is a bottom-up approach to ethics that starts with what society is
already doing ethically and develops ethical principles based on the observed actions of people rather
than starting with ethical principles and applying them to society?
A. Metaethics
B. Normative ethics
C. Applied ethics
D. Descriptive ethics
Answer: D (Descriptive ethics)
Question 2: Which of the following are fundamental standards of right and wrong that an individual
learns and internalizes, usually in the early stages of childhood development?
A. Ethics
B. Values
C. Morals
D. Laws
Answer: C (Morals)
Question 3: Which ethical principle is the right of self-determination, independence, and freedom and
refers to the client's right to make health-care decisions for himself or herself even if the health-care
provider does not agree with those decisions?
A. Autonomy
B. Fidelity
C. Veracity
D. Beneficence
Answer: A (Autonomy)
Question 4: Which ethical principle underlies the first statement in the American Nurses Association
Code of Ethics for Nurses: "The nurse in all professional relationships practices with compassion and
respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each individual, unrestricted by
consideration of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems"?
A. Justice
B. Fidelity
C. Veracity
D. Beneficence
Answer: A (Justice)
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,Question 5: In health care, which ethical principle includes the professional's faithfulness or loyalty to
agreements and responsibilities accepted as part of the practice of the profession?
A. Justice
B. Fidelity
C. Veracity
D. Beneficence
Answer: B (Fidelity)
Question 6: Which ethical principle is one of the oldest requirements for health-care providers and
views the primary goal of health care as doing good for clients under their care?
A. Justice
B. Fidelity
C. Veracity
D. Beneficence
Answer: D (Beneficence)
Question 7: Which ethical principle requires that health-care providers protect from harm those who
cannot protect themselves?
A. Justice
B. Fidelity
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Beneficence
Answer: C (Nonmaleficence)
Question 8: The primary limitation of which ethical principle occurs when telling the client the truth
would seriously harm the client's ability to recover or would produce greater illness?
A. Justice
B. Veracity
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Beneficence
Answer: B (Veracity)
Question 9: Which legislative act made it mandatory for all health-care facilities, such as hospitals,
nursing homes, and home health-care agencies, to provide information to clients about the living will
and durable power of attorney for health care?
A. Affordable Care Act
B. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
D. Emergency Treatment and Active Labor Act
Answer: C (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)
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, Question 10: Health-care providers making unilateral decisions that disregard clients' wishes implies
that providers alone know what is best for clients. This practice is known as which of the following?
A. Paternalism
B. Essentialism
C. Emotionalism
D. Fraternalism
Answer: A (Paternalism)
Question 11: Citizens of the United States having the right to equal access to housing regardless of race,
gender, sexual orientation, or religion is an example of which type of right?
A. Welfare rights
B. Ethical rights
C. Option rights
D. Basic human rights
Answer: A (Welfare rights)
Question 12: The belief in universal access to health care in the United States is an example of which
type of right?
A. Welfare rights
B. Ethical rights
C. Option rights
D. Basic human rights
Answer: B (Ethical rights)
Question 13: Because social media is primarily a means of communication, the standard of care that is
most applicable is found in which legislative act that deals with breaches of patient privacy and
confidentiality?
A. Affordable Care Act
B. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C. Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
D. Emergency Treatment and Active Labor Act
Answer: B (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
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