NUR 210 Foundations - Exam 1 2026
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Autonomy (Ethics) - Correct answer-the commitment to include
patients in decisions about all aspects of care as a way of
acknowledging and protecting a patient's independence.
Example: when a patient faces surgery, the surgeon has an
obligation to review the surgical procedure, including risks and
benefits, out of respect for the patient's autonomy
Beneficence (Ethics) - Correct answer-taking positive actions to
help others
,implies that the best interests of the patient remain more
important than self-interest
Nonmaleficence (Ethics) - Correct answer-is the avoidance of
harm or hurt
the health care professional tries to balance the risks and benefits
of care while striving at the same time to do the least harm
possible
Justice (Ethics) - Correct answer-fairness
The term is most often used in discussions about access to health
care resources, including the just distribution of resources
Fidelity (Ethics) - Correct answer-the agreement to keep
promises
, keep promises by following through on your actions and
interventions. This means not abandoning the patient when it
becomes complex or changing intervention so that you can keep
your promise.
Advocacy (Behavior) - Correct answer-the support of a
particular cause
special relationship with patients provides you with knowledge
that is specific to your role as a registered nurse and as such
provides you the opportunity to make a unique contribution to
understanding a patient's point of view
Responsibility (Behavior) - Correct answer-a willingness to
respect one's professional obligations and follow through on
promises
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Autonomy (Ethics) - Correct answer-the commitment to include
patients in decisions about all aspects of care as a way of
acknowledging and protecting a patient's independence.
Example: when a patient faces surgery, the surgeon has an
obligation to review the surgical procedure, including risks and
benefits, out of respect for the patient's autonomy
Beneficence (Ethics) - Correct answer-taking positive actions to
help others
,implies that the best interests of the patient remain more
important than self-interest
Nonmaleficence (Ethics) - Correct answer-is the avoidance of
harm or hurt
the health care professional tries to balance the risks and benefits
of care while striving at the same time to do the least harm
possible
Justice (Ethics) - Correct answer-fairness
The term is most often used in discussions about access to health
care resources, including the just distribution of resources
Fidelity (Ethics) - Correct answer-the agreement to keep
promises
, keep promises by following through on your actions and
interventions. This means not abandoning the patient when it
becomes complex or changing intervention so that you can keep
your promise.
Advocacy (Behavior) - Correct answer-the support of a
particular cause
special relationship with patients provides you with knowledge
that is specific to your role as a registered nurse and as such
provides you the opportunity to make a unique contribution to
understanding a patient's point of view
Responsibility (Behavior) - Correct answer-a willingness to
respect one's professional obligations and follow through on
promises
