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Hondros NUR 205 Exam 1, covering foundational nursing concepts including the nursing
process, ethical principles, clinical judgment, legal aspects, safety events, delegation,
communication, cultural competence, and normal lab values . Each answer includes the
correct option in bold with a detailed rationale based on Hondros curriculum standards .
SECTION 1: ETHICAL PRINCIPLES & PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY (Questions 1–20)
1. The ethical principle that involves keeping promises and performing expected
duties is:
A) Justice
B) Beneficence
C) Fidelity
D) Nonmaleficence
E) Veracity
Answer: C
Fidelity means acting in ways that are loyal, keeping promises, doing what is expected of
you, performing your duties, and being trustworthy .
,2. The ethical principle that involves the obligation to do good and act in ways that
promote the welfare and best interests of others is:
A) Beneficence
B) Justice
C) Fidelity
D) Nonmaleficence
E) Respect for persons
Answer: A
Beneficence is the obligation to do good by acting in ways that promote the welfare and
best interest of others .
3. The ethical principle that requires acting to avoid harm to others, inflicting the
least harm possible to reach a beneficial outcome, is:
A) Beneficence
B) Justice
C) Fidelity
D) Nonmaleficence
E) Veracity
Answer: D
Nonmaleficence means acting to avoid harm to others, inflicting the least harm possible to
reach a beneficial outcome. It is often stated as "first, do no harm" .
, 4. The ethical principle that involves treating people equitably, fairly, and
appropriately is:
A) Beneficence
B) Justice
C) Fidelity
D) Nonmaleficence
E) Respect for persons
Answer: B
Justice means treating people equitably, fairly, and appropriately .
5. The ethical principle that involves treating individuals with respect, dignity, and
value, and always telling the truth is:
A) Beneficence
B) Justice
C) Fidelity
D) Nonmaleficence
E) Respect for persons
Answer: E
Respect for persons means treating individuals with respect, dignity, and value, and always
telling the truth .
6. Which of the following is NOT an attribute of a professional leader?