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UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Q1: How is Veracity defined in nursing ethics?
A: The assumption that truth-telling and honesty can be used with judgment to help
determine a course of action.
Q2: A nurse makes a medication error but immediately reports it to
the charge nurse and the physician to ensure patient safety.
Which ethical principle is being applied?
A: Veracity
Q3: What does Respect for Persons entail in a clinical setting?
A: Treating people with great value, dignity, and respect as a basic truth.
Q4: While performing a bed bath a nurse ensures the patient is
covered as much as possible and speaks to them with
,kindness and dignity. Which principle is the nurse
demonstrating?
A: Respect for Persons
Q5: What is the core definition of Nonmaleficence?
A: The obligation to act in ways that avoid causing harm to others.
Q6: A nurse double-checks a high-alert medication with another
RN to ensure no harm comes to the patient. Which principle is
being prioritized?
A: Nonmaleficence
Q7: How is Beneficence defined for a healthcare provider?
A: The obligation to do good; acting in ways that promote the welfare and best interests of
the patient.
, Q8: A nurse notices a patient is struggling with their breathing and
immediately initiates oxygen therapy and calls the respiratory
therapist to improve the patient's condition. Which principle is
this?
A: Beneficence
Q9: What is the definition of Justice in nursing?
A: The principle of treating people equally and fairly.
Q10: During a busy shift a nurse ensures that all four of their
patients receive the same level of care and attention,
regardless of their insurance status. Which principle is being
practiced?
A: Justice
Q11: What does Fidelity require of a nurse?
A: Acting in ways that are loyal and honest, including keeping promises made to patients.
UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Q1: How is Veracity defined in nursing ethics?
A: The assumption that truth-telling and honesty can be used with judgment to help
determine a course of action.
Q2: A nurse makes a medication error but immediately reports it to
the charge nurse and the physician to ensure patient safety.
Which ethical principle is being applied?
A: Veracity
Q3: What does Respect for Persons entail in a clinical setting?
A: Treating people with great value, dignity, and respect as a basic truth.
Q4: While performing a bed bath a nurse ensures the patient is
covered as much as possible and speaks to them with
,kindness and dignity. Which principle is the nurse
demonstrating?
A: Respect for Persons
Q5: What is the core definition of Nonmaleficence?
A: The obligation to act in ways that avoid causing harm to others.
Q6: A nurse double-checks a high-alert medication with another
RN to ensure no harm comes to the patient. Which principle is
being prioritized?
A: Nonmaleficence
Q7: How is Beneficence defined for a healthcare provider?
A: The obligation to do good; acting in ways that promote the welfare and best interests of
the patient.
, Q8: A nurse notices a patient is struggling with their breathing and
immediately initiates oxygen therapy and calls the respiratory
therapist to improve the patient's condition. Which principle is
this?
A: Beneficence
Q9: What is the definition of Justice in nursing?
A: The principle of treating people equally and fairly.
Q10: During a busy shift a nurse ensures that all four of their
patients receive the same level of care and attention,
regardless of their insurance status. Which principle is being
practiced?
A: Justice
Q11: What does Fidelity require of a nurse?
A: Acting in ways that are loyal and honest, including keeping promises made to patients.
