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NSG 310 EXAM 2 2026 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES | VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST
VERSION 2026 | GRADED A+ (JUST RELEASED)
Which statement by the nurse shows knowledge of public law?
......ANSWER......"Public law interprets relationships between individuals
and the government"
The nurse who administers a medication against a client's wishes might
be guilty of violating which law? ......ANSWER......tort law
The nurse wants to delegate blood pressure checks to a certified
nursing assistant (CNA). Which action should the nurse take to ensure
safe delegation? ......ANSWER......select a nurse assistant who is
competent
Which statement by the RN indicates adequate understanding of the
treatment of nurses with drug dependency? ......ANSWER......"Drug-
dependent nurses who are compliant with treatment are granted
special confidentiality."
Which action by the nurse could be considered assault?
......ANSWER......threatening to medicate a client against the client's will
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Reporting what information is a violation of patient confidentiality?
......ANSWER......patient data in a nonprofessional setting
Which of the following would NOT violate the HIPAA policy?
......ANSWER......Giving report to the oncoming nurse in the client's
private room
Which statement by the nurse indicates an understanding of moral
distress? ......ANSWER......"Moral distress occurs when a person believes
he or she knows the correct action to take but is constrained from
taking that action."
Which action by the nurse would violate the ethical principle of
nonmaleficence? ......ANSWER......Administering a sedative against a
client's wishes.
Which statement by the nurse indicates an adequate understanding of
the ethical principle of justice? ......ANSWER......"Justice speaks to the
distribution of scarce resources"
A nurse is required to provide all information specific to a prescribed
treatment, and offer the chance to ask questions or share concerns
before requesting a signature on a consent form for which client?
a. a physically disabled 30-year-old
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b. parents of an emancipated minor
c. a 17-year-old child with a sudden life-threatening injury
d. an adult who fell and fractured a femur whose blood alcohol level is
0.13% ......ANSWER......a physically disabled 30-year-old
Rationale:
-not b. b/c if the patient is emancipated and parents called to find out
information about them we can't give them infomation
-not c. because we would take care of them right away, key word is "life-
threatening"
-not d. because 0.10% is considered illegally drunk, so they can't make
decisions.
The nurse interested in using evidence based practice (EBP) to make
changes in the cardiac unit. Which step is considered step zero in EBP?
a. search for the best evidence
b. ask clinical questions in PICOT format
c. critically appraise the evidence
d. cultivate a spirit of inquiry ......ANSWER......d. cultivate a spirit of
inquiry
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True or False: The nurse who is providing client-centered care provides
clear and accurate education to the client and the client's family
member the client has agreed can get information.
a. True
b. False ......ANSWER......a. True
Which one of the following is NOT one of the six Prelicensure
Competencies that were established by the QSEN national initiatives?
a. teamwork and collaboration
b. ethical care of clients
c. quality improvement
d. informatics ......ANSWER......b. ethical care of clients
Rationale:
also have patient-centered care, safety, & evidenced-based practice.
Which statement about foreground questions is true?
......ANSWER......"Foreground questions ask for specific knowledge to
inform clinical decisions."
NSG 310 EXAM 2 2026 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES | VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST
VERSION 2026 | GRADED A+ (JUST RELEASED)
Which statement by the nurse shows knowledge of public law?
......ANSWER......"Public law interprets relationships between individuals
and the government"
The nurse who administers a medication against a client's wishes might
be guilty of violating which law? ......ANSWER......tort law
The nurse wants to delegate blood pressure checks to a certified
nursing assistant (CNA). Which action should the nurse take to ensure
safe delegation? ......ANSWER......select a nurse assistant who is
competent
Which statement by the RN indicates adequate understanding of the
treatment of nurses with drug dependency? ......ANSWER......"Drug-
dependent nurses who are compliant with treatment are granted
special confidentiality."
Which action by the nurse could be considered assault?
......ANSWER......threatening to medicate a client against the client's will
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Reporting what information is a violation of patient confidentiality?
......ANSWER......patient data in a nonprofessional setting
Which of the following would NOT violate the HIPAA policy?
......ANSWER......Giving report to the oncoming nurse in the client's
private room
Which statement by the nurse indicates an understanding of moral
distress? ......ANSWER......"Moral distress occurs when a person believes
he or she knows the correct action to take but is constrained from
taking that action."
Which action by the nurse would violate the ethical principle of
nonmaleficence? ......ANSWER......Administering a sedative against a
client's wishes.
Which statement by the nurse indicates an adequate understanding of
the ethical principle of justice? ......ANSWER......"Justice speaks to the
distribution of scarce resources"
A nurse is required to provide all information specific to a prescribed
treatment, and offer the chance to ask questions or share concerns
before requesting a signature on a consent form for which client?
a. a physically disabled 30-year-old
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b. parents of an emancipated minor
c. a 17-year-old child with a sudden life-threatening injury
d. an adult who fell and fractured a femur whose blood alcohol level is
0.13% ......ANSWER......a physically disabled 30-year-old
Rationale:
-not b. b/c if the patient is emancipated and parents called to find out
information about them we can't give them infomation
-not c. because we would take care of them right away, key word is "life-
threatening"
-not d. because 0.10% is considered illegally drunk, so they can't make
decisions.
The nurse interested in using evidence based practice (EBP) to make
changes in the cardiac unit. Which step is considered step zero in EBP?
a. search for the best evidence
b. ask clinical questions in PICOT format
c. critically appraise the evidence
d. cultivate a spirit of inquiry ......ANSWER......d. cultivate a spirit of
inquiry
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True or False: The nurse who is providing client-centered care provides
clear and accurate education to the client and the client's family
member the client has agreed can get information.
a. True
b. False ......ANSWER......a. True
Which one of the following is NOT one of the six Prelicensure
Competencies that were established by the QSEN national initiatives?
a. teamwork and collaboration
b. ethical care of clients
c. quality improvement
d. informatics ......ANSWER......b. ethical care of clients
Rationale:
also have patient-centered care, safety, & evidenced-based practice.
Which statement about foreground questions is true?
......ANSWER......"Foreground questions ask for specific knowledge to
inform clinical decisions."
