NUR 106 Final Review Questions With
Answers 2025.
Because 95-98% of nurses are women, the extent of freedom and respect granted to
nurses is tied to whose status in society? - ANSWER- women's
Early cultures viewed the vocation of healer in terms associated with the
_____________. - ANSWER- sacred
From the 14th to the 17th centuries, the _____________ trials in Europe were carried
out through an organized partnership among the Church, state, and emerging medical
profession. - ANSWER- witch
Exclusion of women from ___________________ during the Middle Ages meant that
the only women allowed by the church to practice healing arts were in religious nursing
orders. - ANSWER- universities
Florence Nightingale was a ______________________. - ANSWER- nurse, statistician,
sanitarian, social reformer, and scholar
Use of scarce resources and assuring the best outcomes to address mass casualty
incidents is an expression of ________________. - ANSWER- Utilitarianism
Nurse Kylee notices that a presurgical patient is licking and biting her lips. Even though
the patient says she is not concerned about the surgery, Kylee decides to spend a few
extra minutes going over what the patient can expect. Kylee sees the patient's
nonverbal behavior as a reflection of anxiety. Kylee is exhibiting ________________. -
ANSWER- Discernment
Which type of utilitarianism allows for times when the overall consequences may be
better if a guideline is not followed? - ANSWER- Act-utilitarianism
According to Kant, a categorical imperative has no exceptions. - ANSWER- True
Errors that can cause violations of patient autonomy include: (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWER- Failing to recognize patients' thought processes are different from yours
Assuming patients have the same values as you
Being distracted by work
Making assumptions about a
patient's knowledge
, Assuming patients have the same goals as you
The American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses recognizes that duties of
confidentiality are not absolute. In what instances may these duties be modified?
(Select all that apply.) - ANSWER- to protect the patient
for public safety
In addition to the basic meaning of beneficence, the two other meanings it embodies per
the American Nurses Association are that nurses must: - ANSWER- prevent or remove
harm.
When competent patients give permission for treatments or research, it is termed: -
ANSWER- Informed consent
Values are acquired in which of the following ways: (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-
Through payment of dues
Through socialization
Through instruction by religious leaders
Through instructions by teachers
In order to acknowledge similarities and differences in values when interacting with
others, you should first: - ANSWER- Know your own values
Tomas discovers that the facility where he works has stopped feeding a resident, Paul.
Paul's barium swallow test showed that food is entering Paul's lungs. Paul's physician
has recommended placement of a PEG (stomach) tube, so that Paul does not get
pneumonia. Paul does not want the PEG tube, and understands that he will get
pneumonia if he eats normally. Paul complains to Tomas that he is hungry. Tomas is
angry that his facility does not support Paul's autonomy. Tomas is experiencing: -
ANSWER- moral distress.
When personal values are at odds with those of patients, colleagues, or an institution,
this situation is termed ______________. - ANSWER- values conflict
Which are techniques to increase self-awareness? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-
Explain the correct values to patients
Pay attention to how you feel physically
pay attention to how you feel emotionally
Which of the following best reflects nursing's concerns? - ANSWER- An ethic of caring
Progression of the Cultural-Developmental Theory is in which order? - ANSWER-
Autonomy, Community, Divinity
Answers 2025.
Because 95-98% of nurses are women, the extent of freedom and respect granted to
nurses is tied to whose status in society? - ANSWER- women's
Early cultures viewed the vocation of healer in terms associated with the
_____________. - ANSWER- sacred
From the 14th to the 17th centuries, the _____________ trials in Europe were carried
out through an organized partnership among the Church, state, and emerging medical
profession. - ANSWER- witch
Exclusion of women from ___________________ during the Middle Ages meant that
the only women allowed by the church to practice healing arts were in religious nursing
orders. - ANSWER- universities
Florence Nightingale was a ______________________. - ANSWER- nurse, statistician,
sanitarian, social reformer, and scholar
Use of scarce resources and assuring the best outcomes to address mass casualty
incidents is an expression of ________________. - ANSWER- Utilitarianism
Nurse Kylee notices that a presurgical patient is licking and biting her lips. Even though
the patient says she is not concerned about the surgery, Kylee decides to spend a few
extra minutes going over what the patient can expect. Kylee sees the patient's
nonverbal behavior as a reflection of anxiety. Kylee is exhibiting ________________. -
ANSWER- Discernment
Which type of utilitarianism allows for times when the overall consequences may be
better if a guideline is not followed? - ANSWER- Act-utilitarianism
According to Kant, a categorical imperative has no exceptions. - ANSWER- True
Errors that can cause violations of patient autonomy include: (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWER- Failing to recognize patients' thought processes are different from yours
Assuming patients have the same values as you
Being distracted by work
Making assumptions about a
patient's knowledge
, Assuming patients have the same goals as you
The American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses recognizes that duties of
confidentiality are not absolute. In what instances may these duties be modified?
(Select all that apply.) - ANSWER- to protect the patient
for public safety
In addition to the basic meaning of beneficence, the two other meanings it embodies per
the American Nurses Association are that nurses must: - ANSWER- prevent or remove
harm.
When competent patients give permission for treatments or research, it is termed: -
ANSWER- Informed consent
Values are acquired in which of the following ways: (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-
Through payment of dues
Through socialization
Through instruction by religious leaders
Through instructions by teachers
In order to acknowledge similarities and differences in values when interacting with
others, you should first: - ANSWER- Know your own values
Tomas discovers that the facility where he works has stopped feeding a resident, Paul.
Paul's barium swallow test showed that food is entering Paul's lungs. Paul's physician
has recommended placement of a PEG (stomach) tube, so that Paul does not get
pneumonia. Paul does not want the PEG tube, and understands that he will get
pneumonia if he eats normally. Paul complains to Tomas that he is hungry. Tomas is
angry that his facility does not support Paul's autonomy. Tomas is experiencing: -
ANSWER- moral distress.
When personal values are at odds with those of patients, colleagues, or an institution,
this situation is termed ______________. - ANSWER- values conflict
Which are techniques to increase self-awareness? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER-
Explain the correct values to patients
Pay attention to how you feel physically
pay attention to how you feel emotionally
Which of the following best reflects nursing's concerns? - ANSWER- An ethic of caring
Progression of the Cultural-Developmental Theory is in which order? - ANSWER-
Autonomy, Community, Divinity
