NURS 110 PROFESSIONAL NURSING
EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. A nurse is caring for a patient who decides to stop chemotherapy despite a poor prognosis.
The nurse supports the patient’s right to make this decision. Which ethical principle is the
nurse demonstrating?
A. Beneficence
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Non-maleficence
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Autonomy refers to the right of patients to make their own
decisions about their medical care without their healthcare provider trying to influence the
decision.
2. During a malpractice lawsuit, which of the following elements must be proven to establish
nursing negligence?
A. Poor communication and lack of empathy
B. Intent, harm, and physical contact
,C. Assault, battery, and invasion of privacy
D. Duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: For a professional to be found negligent, the plaintiff must prove
that a duty was owed, that duty was breached, the breach caused injury (causation), and
actual damages occurred.
3. Which phase of the nursing process involves the nurse prioritizing diagnoses and setting
SMART patient goals?
A. Assessment
B. Planning
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The planning phase involves setting priorities, identifying
patient-centered goals/outcomes, and designing nursing interventions.
4. A nurse documents that a patient is ‘acting crazy and uncooperative.’ This documentation
is problematic because it is:
A. Objective and factual
B. A violation of HIPAA
, C. Subjective and judgmental
D. An example of slander
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Nursing documentation should be objective and descriptive.
Using labels like ‘crazy’ is subjective and judgmental rather than stating the specific
behaviors observed.
5. When using the SBAR communication tool, which information does the nurse provide
under the ‘B’ (Background) section?
A. Current vital signs and immediate concerns
B. The nurse’s recommendation for a change in treatment
C. A description of the specific situation occurring now
D. The patient’s admitting diagnosis and relevant medical history
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Background (B) provides the context, including admitting
diagnosis, date of admission, and pertinent medical/surgical history.
6. Which ethical principle is violated when a nurse tells a patient they will return in 10
minutes but fails to do so without explanation?
A. Justice
B. Veracity
EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. A nurse is caring for a patient who decides to stop chemotherapy despite a poor prognosis.
The nurse supports the patient’s right to make this decision. Which ethical principle is the
nurse demonstrating?
A. Beneficence
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Non-maleficence
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Autonomy refers to the right of patients to make their own
decisions about their medical care without their healthcare provider trying to influence the
decision.
2. During a malpractice lawsuit, which of the following elements must be proven to establish
nursing negligence?
A. Poor communication and lack of empathy
B. Intent, harm, and physical contact
,C. Assault, battery, and invasion of privacy
D. Duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: For a professional to be found negligent, the plaintiff must prove
that a duty was owed, that duty was breached, the breach caused injury (causation), and
actual damages occurred.
3. Which phase of the nursing process involves the nurse prioritizing diagnoses and setting
SMART patient goals?
A. Assessment
B. Planning
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The planning phase involves setting priorities, identifying
patient-centered goals/outcomes, and designing nursing interventions.
4. A nurse documents that a patient is ‘acting crazy and uncooperative.’ This documentation
is problematic because it is:
A. Objective and factual
B. A violation of HIPAA
, C. Subjective and judgmental
D. An example of slander
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Nursing documentation should be objective and descriptive.
Using labels like ‘crazy’ is subjective and judgmental rather than stating the specific
behaviors observed.
5. When using the SBAR communication tool, which information does the nurse provide
under the ‘B’ (Background) section?
A. Current vital signs and immediate concerns
B. The nurse’s recommendation for a change in treatment
C. A description of the specific situation occurring now
D. The patient’s admitting diagnosis and relevant medical history
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Background (B) provides the context, including admitting
diagnosis, date of admission, and pertinent medical/surgical history.
6. Which ethical principle is violated when a nurse tells a patient they will return in 10
minutes but fails to do so without explanation?
A. Justice
B. Veracity
