Nurs 143 Final Study Guide Questions
with Actual Detailed Answers 2025-
2026 Update.
Common reason nurses are disciplined by the BRN - Answer practicing while impaired (under
the influence of alcohol or other substance).
key elements of Nurse-patient communication - Answer Active listening, acceptance, and
being nonjudgmental are key elements, as are the conscious use of feedback, appropriateness,
efficiency, and flexibility
Nursing practice and social media - Answer can cause tremendous consequences if used in
ways that interfere with the privacy of patients, even if the nurse's or student's intentions are
not malicious.
Six ethical principles - Answer Autonomy
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Fidelity
Veracity
Autonomy - Answer (n.) self-government,
Autonomous decisions are based on - Answer 1. individuals values
2. adequate information
3. freedom from coercion
4. reason and deliberation
autonomous decisions may be difficult because - Answer mental status
unconscious patients
culture
Beneficence - Answer do good and promote the best interest of your client
, conflicts of beneficence - Answer what is good for the patient vs what the patient wants
(privacy, independence, freedom, dignity)
conflicts with autonomy
Nonmalfeficence - Answer do no harm
"double effect"
Conditions of the Double effect - Answer 1. the action must be good or at least morally
indifferent
2. The health care provider must intend only the good effects
3. The undesired effects cannot be a means to the end or good effect.
4. There is a favorable balance between desirable and undesirable effects
justice - Answer equals are treated the same and unequals are treated differently
patients with the same diagnosis and health care needs should receive the same care, and
those with greater or lesser needs should receive care that is appropriate to their needs
why is it difficult to be just in healthcare? - Answer lack of resources
money
racial disparity
status
How would justice be carried out in healthcare? - Answer 1. to each equally
2. to each according to merit
3. to each according to what can be aquaired in the marketplace
4. to each according to need
Fidelity - Answer faithful and honoring ones commitments or promises
How do nurses carry out fidelity? - Answer 1. keep their promises to respecting ll individuals
2. uphold Code of Ethics for Nurses
3. keep nursing skills current
4. abide by employers policies
5. keep promises to patients
what is considered unethical in nursing care? - Answer failure to carry out prescribed care.
with Actual Detailed Answers 2025-
2026 Update.
Common reason nurses are disciplined by the BRN - Answer practicing while impaired (under
the influence of alcohol or other substance).
key elements of Nurse-patient communication - Answer Active listening, acceptance, and
being nonjudgmental are key elements, as are the conscious use of feedback, appropriateness,
efficiency, and flexibility
Nursing practice and social media - Answer can cause tremendous consequences if used in
ways that interfere with the privacy of patients, even if the nurse's or student's intentions are
not malicious.
Six ethical principles - Answer Autonomy
Beneficence
Nonmaleficence
Justice
Fidelity
Veracity
Autonomy - Answer (n.) self-government,
Autonomous decisions are based on - Answer 1. individuals values
2. adequate information
3. freedom from coercion
4. reason and deliberation
autonomous decisions may be difficult because - Answer mental status
unconscious patients
culture
Beneficence - Answer do good and promote the best interest of your client
, conflicts of beneficence - Answer what is good for the patient vs what the patient wants
(privacy, independence, freedom, dignity)
conflicts with autonomy
Nonmalfeficence - Answer do no harm
"double effect"
Conditions of the Double effect - Answer 1. the action must be good or at least morally
indifferent
2. The health care provider must intend only the good effects
3. The undesired effects cannot be a means to the end or good effect.
4. There is a favorable balance between desirable and undesirable effects
justice - Answer equals are treated the same and unequals are treated differently
patients with the same diagnosis and health care needs should receive the same care, and
those with greater or lesser needs should receive care that is appropriate to their needs
why is it difficult to be just in healthcare? - Answer lack of resources
money
racial disparity
status
How would justice be carried out in healthcare? - Answer 1. to each equally
2. to each according to merit
3. to each according to what can be aquaired in the marketplace
4. to each according to need
Fidelity - Answer faithful and honoring ones commitments or promises
How do nurses carry out fidelity? - Answer 1. keep their promises to respecting ll individuals
2. uphold Code of Ethics for Nurses
3. keep nursing skills current
4. abide by employers policies
5. keep promises to patients
what is considered unethical in nursing care? - Answer failure to carry out prescribed care.
