AACN Core Values Exam Reviewed
Questions and Answers Latest 2025/2026
GRADED A
altruism - CORRECT ANSWER-Concern for welfare and well-being of others.
Reflected by nurse's concern and advocacy for welfare of patients, other nurses, and
other healthcare providers.
Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER-Right to self-determination.
Reflected by nurse's respect for patients' rights to make decisions about their health
care.
Human Dignity - CORRECT ANSWER-Respect for inherent worth and uniqueness of
individuals and populations.
Reflected when nurse values and respects all patients and colleagues.
Integrity - CORRECT ANSWER-Acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics
and accepted standards of practice.
Reflected when nurse is honest and provides care based on an ethical framework that
is accepted within the profession.
Social justice - CORRECT ANSWER-Acting in accordance with fair treatment
regardless of economic status, ethnicity, age, citizenship, disability, or sexual
orientation.
Reflected when nurse provides care to all persons without judgment or prejudice.
Questions and Answers Latest 2025/2026
GRADED A
altruism - CORRECT ANSWER-Concern for welfare and well-being of others.
Reflected by nurse's concern and advocacy for welfare of patients, other nurses, and
other healthcare providers.
Autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER-Right to self-determination.
Reflected by nurse's respect for patients' rights to make decisions about their health
care.
Human Dignity - CORRECT ANSWER-Respect for inherent worth and uniqueness of
individuals and populations.
Reflected when nurse values and respects all patients and colleagues.
Integrity - CORRECT ANSWER-Acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics
and accepted standards of practice.
Reflected when nurse is honest and provides care based on an ethical framework that
is accepted within the profession.
Social justice - CORRECT ANSWER-Acting in accordance with fair treatment
regardless of economic status, ethnicity, age, citizenship, disability, or sexual
orientation.
Reflected when nurse provides care to all persons without judgment or prejudice.
