NUR101
Introduction to Professional
Nursing
LATEST MIDTERMS REVIEW
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the
principle of beneficence in nursing?
a) Doing no harm
b) Doing good
c) Respecting patient autonomy
d) Maintaining patient confidentiality
Answer: b) Doing good. Rationale: Beneficence involves taking
actions that serve the best interests of patients.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ethical concept that obligates nurses to
respect each patient's rights and choices is called ____________.
Answer: Autonomy. Rationale: Autonomy is the principle that
underscores the importance of respecting and supporting a
patient's independence in decision-making.
3. True/False: A nurse can disclose patient information to anyone
if it is in the best interest of the patient.
Answer: False. Rationale: Patient confidentiality is a core value
in nursing, and information should only be shared on a need-to-
know basis or with the patient's consent.
©2024/2025
,4. Multiple Response: Select all the core competencies that are
essential for a Registered Professional Nurse:
a) Clinical skills
b) Ethical judgment
c) Research abilities
d) Interpersonal communication
e) Time management
Answers: a), b), d), e). Rationale: While research abilities are
important, they are not considered a core competency for clinical
practice.
5. Multiple Choice: In the context of nursing, the term 'fidelity'
refers to:
a) Keeping promises
b) Fairness
c) Privacy
d) Truthfulness
Answer: a) Keeping promises. Rationale: Fidelity in nursing
means that nurses must follow through with their commitments
and responsibilities to patients.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The nursing process that involves collecting
and analyzing patient information is known as ____________.
©2024/2025
, Answer: Assessment. Rationale: Assessment is the first step in
the nursing process, crucial for planning appropriate care.
7. True/False: Cultural competence is an optional skill for nurses.
Answer: False. Rationale: Cultural competence is essential for
providing respectful and effective care to patients from diverse
backgrounds.
8. Multiple Response: Which of the following actions
demonstrate a nurse's commitment to advocacy?
a) Educating patients about their health
b) Reporting unethical practices
c) Prioritizing tasks based on patient needs
d) Administering medications accurately
Answers: a), b), c). Rationale: Advocacy involves acting on
behalf of patients' interests, which includes education, reporting
issues, and prioritizing care.
9. Multiple Choice: The concept of 'nonmaleficence' in nursing
means:
a) Acting in the best interest of the patient
b) Avoiding harm to the patient
c) Ensuring patient safety
©2024/2025
Introduction to Professional
Nursing
LATEST MIDTERMS REVIEW
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the
principle of beneficence in nursing?
a) Doing no harm
b) Doing good
c) Respecting patient autonomy
d) Maintaining patient confidentiality
Answer: b) Doing good. Rationale: Beneficence involves taking
actions that serve the best interests of patients.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ethical concept that obligates nurses to
respect each patient's rights and choices is called ____________.
Answer: Autonomy. Rationale: Autonomy is the principle that
underscores the importance of respecting and supporting a
patient's independence in decision-making.
3. True/False: A nurse can disclose patient information to anyone
if it is in the best interest of the patient.
Answer: False. Rationale: Patient confidentiality is a core value
in nursing, and information should only be shared on a need-to-
know basis or with the patient's consent.
©2024/2025
,4. Multiple Response: Select all the core competencies that are
essential for a Registered Professional Nurse:
a) Clinical skills
b) Ethical judgment
c) Research abilities
d) Interpersonal communication
e) Time management
Answers: a), b), d), e). Rationale: While research abilities are
important, they are not considered a core competency for clinical
practice.
5. Multiple Choice: In the context of nursing, the term 'fidelity'
refers to:
a) Keeping promises
b) Fairness
c) Privacy
d) Truthfulness
Answer: a) Keeping promises. Rationale: Fidelity in nursing
means that nurses must follow through with their commitments
and responsibilities to patients.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The nursing process that involves collecting
and analyzing patient information is known as ____________.
©2024/2025
, Answer: Assessment. Rationale: Assessment is the first step in
the nursing process, crucial for planning appropriate care.
7. True/False: Cultural competence is an optional skill for nurses.
Answer: False. Rationale: Cultural competence is essential for
providing respectful and effective care to patients from diverse
backgrounds.
8. Multiple Response: Which of the following actions
demonstrate a nurse's commitment to advocacy?
a) Educating patients about their health
b) Reporting unethical practices
c) Prioritizing tasks based on patient needs
d) Administering medications accurately
Answers: a), b), c). Rationale: Advocacy involves acting on
behalf of patients' interests, which includes education, reporting
issues, and prioritizing care.
9. Multiple Choice: The concept of 'nonmaleficence' in nursing
means:
a) Acting in the best interest of the patient
b) Avoiding harm to the patient
c) Ensuring patient safety
©2024/2025
