NCLEX Questions-Ethical and Legal Issues Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

NCLEX Questions-Ethical and Legal Issues Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A nurse observes a coworker verbally abusing a patient. What is the nurse’s best action? A. Ignore it and mind own business B. Report the behavior to the nurse manager immediately C. Confront the patient about the behavior D. Discuss the issue with other staff during break Which of the following best describes **informed consent**? A. A verbal agreement without explanation B. Consent obtained after the procedure C. Permission given by a patient after full disclosure of risks and benefits D. Signed by the nurse A client refuses to take prescribed medication. What should the nurse do first? A. Force the client to take the medication B. Assess the client’s reasons for refusal and provide education 2 C. Ignore the refusal D. Report the client to security Which ethical principle is violated if a nurse shares confidential patient information with unauthorized individuals? A. Confidentiality B. Justice C. Autonomy D. Fidelity A nurse is caring for a minor who requires emergency surgery, but the parents are unavailable to give consent. What is the nurse’s best action? A. Wait for the parents to arrive B. Refuse to allow the surgery C. Proceed under implied consent due to emergency D. Contact legal counsel What is the nurse’s responsibility if a patient states they want to leave the hospital against medical advice (AMA)? 3 A. Prevent the patient from leaving B. Inform the patient of risks and document the AMA decision C. Call law enforcement D. Ignore the statement Which legal term describes failure to perform duties according to the accepted standard of care? A. Assault B. Negligence C. Battery D. Libel What is **battery** in a nursing context? A. Threatening a patient B. Performing a procedure without patient consent C. Neglecting to give medications D. Verbal abuse What is the nurse’s best response if a client requests information about another patient? 4 A. Share the information B. Redirect the client to another nurse C. Explain that patient confidentiality prevents sharing that information D. Give partial details A nurse suspects a child is being abused but the