NUR 200
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED
A+<RECENT VERSION>
1) A client has an area of non blanchable erythema on his coccyx. The nurse has
determined this to be a stage 1 pressure ulcer. What would be the most important
treatment for this client?
A. Frequent turn schedule
B. Enzymatic debridement
C. Transparent film dressing
D. Hydrogel - ANSWER A. Frequent turn schedule
2) A client hospitalized in a long-term rehabilitation facility is immobile and requires
mechanical ventilation with a tracheostomy. There is a pressure area on the client's
coccyx measuring 5 x 3 cm. The area is covered with 100% eschar. What would the
nurse identify this as?
A. Stage 4 pressure injury
B. Stage 3 pressure injury
C. Stage 2 pressure injury
D. Unstageable pressure injury - ANSWER D. Unstageable pressure injury
3) What is the definition of values in the context of nursing ethics? - ANSWER
Abstract standards that provide a sense of right and wrong and establish a code of
conduct.
,4) How do personal values influence nursing practice? - ANSWER They guide
moral decision-making and help articulate priorities in care.
5) What is autonomy in nursing ethics? - ANSWER The right of patients to make
informed decisions about their own healthcare.
6) What does beneficence mean in the context of nursing? - ANSWER The ethical
principle of acting in the best interest of the patient to promote their well-being.
7) Define non-maleficence. - ANSWER The ethical principle of 'do no harm' to
patients.
8) What is fidelity in nursing ethics? - ANSWER The obligation to be loyal and keep
promises to patients.
9) What does veracity mean in nursing practice? - ANSWER The ethical principle of
truthfulness and honesty in patient communication.
10) What is paternalism in healthcare? - ANSWER Intervening in a patient's decision-
making for their own good, often against their wishes.
11) What does justice refer to in nursing ethics? - ANSWER Fair distribution of
healthcare resources and treatment among patients.
12) What should a nurse do if a patient refuses treatment? - ANSWER Honor the
patient's choice, even if family members disagree.
13) How can a nurse support a patient who is anxious before a procedure? - ANSWER
By providing reassurance, education, and emotional support.
14) What is the nurse's responsibility if they notice a medication error? - ANSWER
To correct and report the error to prevent patient harm.
,15) What should a nurse do if lab results are delayed? - ANSWER Notify the patient
and apologize for the wait, following through on promises.
16) How should a nurse handle limited resources during a health crisis? - ANSWER
Distribute resources fairly based on clinical need, not personal relationships.
17) What is the advocacy role of nurses in ethical practice? - ANSWER To protect
patients' rights, dignity, and choices, especially when they cannot advocate for
themselves.
18) What should nursing students do if they experience disrespectful actions from nurses?
- ANSWER Discuss the incidents with their faculty clinical instructor and seek
further assistance if needed.
19) What is the expectation for nursing students regarding their status during patient care?
- ANSWER They must inform patients of their student status and respect the right
to refuse care.
20) Why is reflection important in nursing ethics? - ANSWER It helps nurses
navigate complex ethical situations and align their actions with their values.
21) What is a key challenge nurses face in ethical decision-making? - ANSWER
Balancing their own ethics and beliefs with those of patients and the healthcare
organization.
22) What is the significance of understanding one's values in nursing? - ANSWER It
influences decision-making and helps clarify priorities in patient care.
23) What analogy does Cross use to describe the care of an infant? - ANSWER An
infant should be regarded much like an elderly hospice patient, where care continues
despite imminent death.
24) What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics for nursing? - ANSWER To provide a
foundation for nursing practice, guidance for ethical relationships, and a basis for
advocating quality work environments.
, 25) What societal changes influence the context of the Code of Ethics? - ANSWER
Changes include disparities in healthcare resources, the need for health promotion,
shorter hospital stays, and rapid technological advancements.
26) What are some highlights of the 2017 edition of the Code of Ethics? - ANSWER
Highlights include medical assistance in dying, advance care planning, equity,
primary health care, and workplace bullying.
27) What are the primary values outlined in the nursing ethics? - ANSWER Safe,
compassionate, competent, and ethical care; promoting health and well-being;
respecting informed decision-making; honoring dignity; maintaining privacy;
promoting justice; and being accountable.
28) What is ethical uncertainty in nursing practice? - ANSWER Indecision or lack of
clarity regarding a moral problem, often accompanied by feelings of discomfort.
29) What defines an ethical dilemma in nursing? - ANSWER A situation where there
are compelling reasons for and against two or more possible courses of action,
requiring a balance between conflicting issues.
30) What is ethical distress? - ANSWER Situations where nurses cannot fulfill their
ethical obligations, leading to feelings of guilt or concern due to circumstances
beyond their control.
31) What is ethical residue? - ANSWER The moral compromise nurses experience
that prompts reflection on how to handle similar situations differently in the future.
32) What does ethical disengagement refer to? - ANSWER A state where nurses
normalize the disregard of their ethical commitments, potentially leading to apathy or
unkind behavior.
33) What constitutes an ethical violation in nursing? - ANSWER Actions or failures
to act that breach fundamental duties to patients or colleagues, such as lack of
informed consent or unsafe practices.
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED
A+<RECENT VERSION>
1) A client has an area of non blanchable erythema on his coccyx. The nurse has
determined this to be a stage 1 pressure ulcer. What would be the most important
treatment for this client?
A. Frequent turn schedule
B. Enzymatic debridement
C. Transparent film dressing
D. Hydrogel - ANSWER A. Frequent turn schedule
2) A client hospitalized in a long-term rehabilitation facility is immobile and requires
mechanical ventilation with a tracheostomy. There is a pressure area on the client's
coccyx measuring 5 x 3 cm. The area is covered with 100% eschar. What would the
nurse identify this as?
A. Stage 4 pressure injury
B. Stage 3 pressure injury
C. Stage 2 pressure injury
D. Unstageable pressure injury - ANSWER D. Unstageable pressure injury
3) What is the definition of values in the context of nursing ethics? - ANSWER
Abstract standards that provide a sense of right and wrong and establish a code of
conduct.
,4) How do personal values influence nursing practice? - ANSWER They guide
moral decision-making and help articulate priorities in care.
5) What is autonomy in nursing ethics? - ANSWER The right of patients to make
informed decisions about their own healthcare.
6) What does beneficence mean in the context of nursing? - ANSWER The ethical
principle of acting in the best interest of the patient to promote their well-being.
7) Define non-maleficence. - ANSWER The ethical principle of 'do no harm' to
patients.
8) What is fidelity in nursing ethics? - ANSWER The obligation to be loyal and keep
promises to patients.
9) What does veracity mean in nursing practice? - ANSWER The ethical principle of
truthfulness and honesty in patient communication.
10) What is paternalism in healthcare? - ANSWER Intervening in a patient's decision-
making for their own good, often against their wishes.
11) What does justice refer to in nursing ethics? - ANSWER Fair distribution of
healthcare resources and treatment among patients.
12) What should a nurse do if a patient refuses treatment? - ANSWER Honor the
patient's choice, even if family members disagree.
13) How can a nurse support a patient who is anxious before a procedure? - ANSWER
By providing reassurance, education, and emotional support.
14) What is the nurse's responsibility if they notice a medication error? - ANSWER
To correct and report the error to prevent patient harm.
,15) What should a nurse do if lab results are delayed? - ANSWER Notify the patient
and apologize for the wait, following through on promises.
16) How should a nurse handle limited resources during a health crisis? - ANSWER
Distribute resources fairly based on clinical need, not personal relationships.
17) What is the advocacy role of nurses in ethical practice? - ANSWER To protect
patients' rights, dignity, and choices, especially when they cannot advocate for
themselves.
18) What should nursing students do if they experience disrespectful actions from nurses?
- ANSWER Discuss the incidents with their faculty clinical instructor and seek
further assistance if needed.
19) What is the expectation for nursing students regarding their status during patient care?
- ANSWER They must inform patients of their student status and respect the right
to refuse care.
20) Why is reflection important in nursing ethics? - ANSWER It helps nurses
navigate complex ethical situations and align their actions with their values.
21) What is a key challenge nurses face in ethical decision-making? - ANSWER
Balancing their own ethics and beliefs with those of patients and the healthcare
organization.
22) What is the significance of understanding one's values in nursing? - ANSWER It
influences decision-making and helps clarify priorities in patient care.
23) What analogy does Cross use to describe the care of an infant? - ANSWER An
infant should be regarded much like an elderly hospice patient, where care continues
despite imminent death.
24) What is the purpose of the Code of Ethics for nursing? - ANSWER To provide a
foundation for nursing practice, guidance for ethical relationships, and a basis for
advocating quality work environments.
, 25) What societal changes influence the context of the Code of Ethics? - ANSWER
Changes include disparities in healthcare resources, the need for health promotion,
shorter hospital stays, and rapid technological advancements.
26) What are some highlights of the 2017 edition of the Code of Ethics? - ANSWER
Highlights include medical assistance in dying, advance care planning, equity,
primary health care, and workplace bullying.
27) What are the primary values outlined in the nursing ethics? - ANSWER Safe,
compassionate, competent, and ethical care; promoting health and well-being;
respecting informed decision-making; honoring dignity; maintaining privacy;
promoting justice; and being accountable.
28) What is ethical uncertainty in nursing practice? - ANSWER Indecision or lack of
clarity regarding a moral problem, often accompanied by feelings of discomfort.
29) What defines an ethical dilemma in nursing? - ANSWER A situation where there
are compelling reasons for and against two or more possible courses of action,
requiring a balance between conflicting issues.
30) What is ethical distress? - ANSWER Situations where nurses cannot fulfill their
ethical obligations, leading to feelings of guilt or concern due to circumstances
beyond their control.
31) What is ethical residue? - ANSWER The moral compromise nurses experience
that prompts reflection on how to handle similar situations differently in the future.
32) What does ethical disengagement refer to? - ANSWER A state where nurses
normalize the disregard of their ethical commitments, potentially leading to apathy or
unkind behavior.
33) What constitutes an ethical violation in nursing? - ANSWER Actions or failures
to act that breach fundamental duties to patients or colleagues, such as lack of
informed consent or unsafe practices.
