LEADERSHIP ROLES AND MANAGEMENT
FUNCTIONS IN NURSING PRACTICE TEST
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉Ethics # 1. Answer: The systematic study of what a person's
conduct and actions should be with regard to self, other human
beings, and the environment
The justification of what is right or good and the study of what a
person's life and relationships should be, not necessarily what they
are
◉Ethics # 2. Answer: Nurses are often placed in situations where
they are expected to be agents for patients, physicians, and the
organization simultaneously, all of which may have conflicting needs,
wants, and goals.
◉Ethics # 3. Answer: The way a person approaches and solves
ethical dilemmas is influenced by his or her values and basic beliefs
about the rights, duties, and goals of all human being
,◉Moral indifference. Answer: an individual questions why morality
in practice is even necessary
◉moral uncertainty. Answer: an individual is unsure which moral
principles or values apply and may even include uncertainty as to
what the moral problem is
◉Moral distress. Answer: occurs when the individual knows the
right thing to do but organizational constraints make it difficult to
take the right course of action
◉Two common approaches to ethical decision making. Answer:
Deontological: normative approach centered on rules from which all
action is derived.
Teleological: outcome focused approach that places emphasis on
results and protects the interests of the majority
◉Frameworks for ethical decision making. Answer: 1.Utilitarianism
( whats the best for the good of everyone)
2.Duty-based reasoning( people have a duty to act accordingly,
regardless of the good or bad consequences that may be produced)
, 3.Rights-based reasoning ( whats the right thing to do for the pt)
4.Intuitionism
(mandates from the medical center)
◉principles of ethical decision making. Answer: 1.Autonomy
2.Beneficence
3.Paternalism
4.Utility
5.Justice
6.Truth telling (veracity)
7.Fidelity
8.Confidentiality
◉Autonomy. Answer: Promotes self-determination/freedom of
choice
◉Beneficence (Doing Good). Answer: The actions one takes should
be done in an effort to promote good.
FUNCTIONS IN NURSING PRACTICE TEST
2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉Ethics # 1. Answer: The systematic study of what a person's
conduct and actions should be with regard to self, other human
beings, and the environment
The justification of what is right or good and the study of what a
person's life and relationships should be, not necessarily what they
are
◉Ethics # 2. Answer: Nurses are often placed in situations where
they are expected to be agents for patients, physicians, and the
organization simultaneously, all of which may have conflicting needs,
wants, and goals.
◉Ethics # 3. Answer: The way a person approaches and solves
ethical dilemmas is influenced by his or her values and basic beliefs
about the rights, duties, and goals of all human being
,◉Moral indifference. Answer: an individual questions why morality
in practice is even necessary
◉moral uncertainty. Answer: an individual is unsure which moral
principles or values apply and may even include uncertainty as to
what the moral problem is
◉Moral distress. Answer: occurs when the individual knows the
right thing to do but organizational constraints make it difficult to
take the right course of action
◉Two common approaches to ethical decision making. Answer:
Deontological: normative approach centered on rules from which all
action is derived.
Teleological: outcome focused approach that places emphasis on
results and protects the interests of the majority
◉Frameworks for ethical decision making. Answer: 1.Utilitarianism
( whats the best for the good of everyone)
2.Duty-based reasoning( people have a duty to act accordingly,
regardless of the good or bad consequences that may be produced)
, 3.Rights-based reasoning ( whats the right thing to do for the pt)
4.Intuitionism
(mandates from the medical center)
◉principles of ethical decision making. Answer: 1.Autonomy
2.Beneficence
3.Paternalism
4.Utility
5.Justice
6.Truth telling (veracity)
7.Fidelity
8.Confidentiality
◉Autonomy. Answer: Promotes self-determination/freedom of
choice
◉Beneficence (Doing Good). Answer: The actions one takes should
be done in an effort to promote good.
