CPNP-BC
Professional Responsibility
PRE -TEST Q & S
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,1. In the context of professional responsibilities, which of the
following best describes the principle of non-maleficence?
A) Doing good for the patients
B) Avoiding harm to patients
C) Ensuring patient confidentiality
D) Providing equitable healthcare
Correct Answer: B) Avoiding harm to patients
2. Which ethical concept is primarily concerned with the
distribution of resources and access to healthcare?
A) Autonomy
B) Justice
C) Beneficence
D) Non-maleficence
Correct Answer: B) Justice
3. A nurse practitioner is faced with a situation where a patient's
autonomy conflicts with the family's wishes. What is the most
appropriate action?
A) Prioritize the family's wishes
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, B) Seek legal advice
C) Follow the patient's autonomy
D) Arrange a family meeting to reach consensus
Correct Answer: C) Follow the patient's autonomy
4. When obtaining informed consent, which element is essential to
disclose to the patient?
A) The cost of the procedure
B) Alternative practitioners available
C) Potential benefits and risks of the procedure
D) The practitioner's years of experience
Correct Answer: C) Potential benefits and risks of the
procedure
5. In professional practice, which action best exemplifies the
concept of fidelity?
A) Reporting a colleague's error
B) Keeping a promise to follow up on a patient's test results
C) Treating all patients equally
D) Continuing education to maintain competence
Correct Answer: B) Keeping a promise to follow up on a
patient's test results
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, 6. A nurse practitioner must decide on allocating limited resources.
Which ethical principle should guide this decision?
A) Autonomy
B) Beneficence
C) Justice
D) Fidelity
Correct Answer: C) Justice
7. Which scenario is an example of a breach of professional
boundaries?
A) Accepting a gift of nominal value from a patient
B) Discussing personal life with a patient
C) Providing care to a family member
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D) All of the above
8. What is the primary purpose of the Code of Ethics for Nurses?
A) To define illegal practices
B) To provide a basis for professional self-regulation
C) To outline the financial responsibilities of nurses
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Professional Responsibility
PRE -TEST Q & S
© 2024/2025
,1. In the context of professional responsibilities, which of the
following best describes the principle of non-maleficence?
A) Doing good for the patients
B) Avoiding harm to patients
C) Ensuring patient confidentiality
D) Providing equitable healthcare
Correct Answer: B) Avoiding harm to patients
2. Which ethical concept is primarily concerned with the
distribution of resources and access to healthcare?
A) Autonomy
B) Justice
C) Beneficence
D) Non-maleficence
Correct Answer: B) Justice
3. A nurse practitioner is faced with a situation where a patient's
autonomy conflicts with the family's wishes. What is the most
appropriate action?
A) Prioritize the family's wishes
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, B) Seek legal advice
C) Follow the patient's autonomy
D) Arrange a family meeting to reach consensus
Correct Answer: C) Follow the patient's autonomy
4. When obtaining informed consent, which element is essential to
disclose to the patient?
A) The cost of the procedure
B) Alternative practitioners available
C) Potential benefits and risks of the procedure
D) The practitioner's years of experience
Correct Answer: C) Potential benefits and risks of the
procedure
5. In professional practice, which action best exemplifies the
concept of fidelity?
A) Reporting a colleague's error
B) Keeping a promise to follow up on a patient's test results
C) Treating all patients equally
D) Continuing education to maintain competence
Correct Answer: B) Keeping a promise to follow up on a
patient's test results
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, 6. A nurse practitioner must decide on allocating limited resources.
Which ethical principle should guide this decision?
A) Autonomy
B) Beneficence
C) Justice
D) Fidelity
Correct Answer: C) Justice
7. Which scenario is an example of a breach of professional
boundaries?
A) Accepting a gift of nominal value from a patient
B) Discussing personal life with a patient
C) Providing care to a family member
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D) All of the above
8. What is the primary purpose of the Code of Ethics for Nurses?
A) To define illegal practices
B) To provide a basis for professional self-regulation
C) To outline the financial responsibilities of nurses
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