NURSG 5350 ETHICS QUIZ EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 2026/2027
What are the key areas of ethical responsibilities for nurse practitioners? -
ANSWERSMedia, informatics, scope of practice and training, prescribing, and treating
families.
What defines an ethical dilemma in nursing practice? - ANSWERSEthical dilemmas
arise when moral issues present questions that cannot be answered with a simple,
clearly defined rule, fact, or authoritative view.
What is the first step in the ethical decision-making model? - ANSWERSExamine the
ethical dilemma.
What should a nurse practitioner do after examining the ethical dilemma? -
ANSWERSThoroughly comprehend the possible alternatives.
What is the purpose of hypothesizing ethical arguments in decision-making? -
ANSWERSTo explore the ethical considerations surrounding each alternative.
What is the final step in the ethical decision-making model? - ANSWERSLook at the
ethical dilemma and examine the outcomes while reflecting on the ethical decision.
What principle should nurse practitioners remember regarding media exposure? -
ANSWERSNonmaleficence - do no harm.
What does HIPAA compliance require from nurse practitioners? - ANSWERSMaintain
confidentiality of patient information.
What are some media platforms where nurse practitioners may have exposure? -
ANSWERSTelevision, radio, and websites.
What should nurse practitioners avoid posting on personal websites? -
ANSWERSPictures of patients, patient parts, or hints about patient occurrences.
What is a good rule of thumb regarding patient-related information on personal
websites? - ANSWERSDo not mention anything that is patient-related.
What should a nurse practitioner do before developing a professional webpage? -
ANSWERSFollow the rules for getting authorization from the patient and maintain
confidentiality.
, Who should nurse practitioners consult for guidance on ethical media practices? -
ANSWERSAn ethical expert, such as an attorney who specializes in this area.
What challenge might a nurse practitioner face when discharging a patient? -
ANSWERSMaintaining a professional relationship while ensuring ethical practices are
followed.
What is the significance of understanding similar situations in ethical decision-making? -
ANSWERSIt helps to evaluate how similar ethical dilemmas have been handled in the
past.
What should nurse practitioners consider when evaluating alternatives in ethical
dilemmas? - ANSWERSThink of the worst-case scenarios.
What is the role of investigation in the ethical decision-making process? - ANSWERSTo
compare and evaluate the arguments for each alternative.
What is the importance of reflecting on the outcomes of an ethical decision? -
ANSWERSIt allows for learning and improvement in future ethical decision-making.
What is the ethical responsibility of nurse practitioners regarding patient confidentiality?
- ANSWERSTo protect patient information and not disclose it without proper
authorization.
How can media exposure impact the ethical responsibilities of nurse practitioners? -
ANSWERSIt can lead to breaches of confidentiality and ethical dilemmas if not
managed properly.
What should nurse practitioners remember when discussing their work in public forums?
- ANSWERSTo maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
Is taking a selfie with a patient an ethical issue? - ANSWERSTechnically, it is not an
issue of privacy for the patient, but it may have future consequences.
What should you be prepared for if a patient takes a selfie with you? - ANSWERSYou
should be prepared for potential future consequences, such as being approached by
acquaintances who see the post.
What is the practice policy regarding taking pictures with patients? - ANSWERSThe
personal response is to not take pictures with patients.
What are the principles of informatics to remember? - ANSWERSNonmaleficence (do
no harm) and Beneficence (do good).
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 2026/2027
What are the key areas of ethical responsibilities for nurse practitioners? -
ANSWERSMedia, informatics, scope of practice and training, prescribing, and treating
families.
What defines an ethical dilemma in nursing practice? - ANSWERSEthical dilemmas
arise when moral issues present questions that cannot be answered with a simple,
clearly defined rule, fact, or authoritative view.
What is the first step in the ethical decision-making model? - ANSWERSExamine the
ethical dilemma.
What should a nurse practitioner do after examining the ethical dilemma? -
ANSWERSThoroughly comprehend the possible alternatives.
What is the purpose of hypothesizing ethical arguments in decision-making? -
ANSWERSTo explore the ethical considerations surrounding each alternative.
What is the final step in the ethical decision-making model? - ANSWERSLook at the
ethical dilemma and examine the outcomes while reflecting on the ethical decision.
What principle should nurse practitioners remember regarding media exposure? -
ANSWERSNonmaleficence - do no harm.
What does HIPAA compliance require from nurse practitioners? - ANSWERSMaintain
confidentiality of patient information.
What are some media platforms where nurse practitioners may have exposure? -
ANSWERSTelevision, radio, and websites.
What should nurse practitioners avoid posting on personal websites? -
ANSWERSPictures of patients, patient parts, or hints about patient occurrences.
What is a good rule of thumb regarding patient-related information on personal
websites? - ANSWERSDo not mention anything that is patient-related.
What should a nurse practitioner do before developing a professional webpage? -
ANSWERSFollow the rules for getting authorization from the patient and maintain
confidentiality.
, Who should nurse practitioners consult for guidance on ethical media practices? -
ANSWERSAn ethical expert, such as an attorney who specializes in this area.
What challenge might a nurse practitioner face when discharging a patient? -
ANSWERSMaintaining a professional relationship while ensuring ethical practices are
followed.
What is the significance of understanding similar situations in ethical decision-making? -
ANSWERSIt helps to evaluate how similar ethical dilemmas have been handled in the
past.
What should nurse practitioners consider when evaluating alternatives in ethical
dilemmas? - ANSWERSThink of the worst-case scenarios.
What is the role of investigation in the ethical decision-making process? - ANSWERSTo
compare and evaluate the arguments for each alternative.
What is the importance of reflecting on the outcomes of an ethical decision? -
ANSWERSIt allows for learning and improvement in future ethical decision-making.
What is the ethical responsibility of nurse practitioners regarding patient confidentiality?
- ANSWERSTo protect patient information and not disclose it without proper
authorization.
How can media exposure impact the ethical responsibilities of nurse practitioners? -
ANSWERSIt can lead to breaches of confidentiality and ethical dilemmas if not
managed properly.
What should nurse practitioners remember when discussing their work in public forums?
- ANSWERSTo maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
Is taking a selfie with a patient an ethical issue? - ANSWERSTechnically, it is not an
issue of privacy for the patient, but it may have future consequences.
What should you be prepared for if a patient takes a selfie with you? - ANSWERSYou
should be prepared for potential future consequences, such as being approached by
acquaintances who see the post.
What is the practice policy regarding taking pictures with patients? - ANSWERSThe
personal response is to not take pictures with patients.
What are the principles of informatics to remember? - ANSWERSNonmaleficence (do
no harm) and Beneficence (do good).
