NUR 103 Exam Questions And Answers
Which of the following statements best describes the American Nurses Association
Code of Ethics for professional nurses? ANSWER It provides standards for professional
nursing practice
The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old patient whose parents wish to forgo any further
treatment for cancer that is in metastasis. The child's parents are in conflict with the
other members of the family regarding this issue. Which should be the basis of the nurse
in determining what to do regarding this patient? - ANSWER Values of the parents
What major event came as a result of the Belmont Report? - ANSWER Institutional
Review Board approval for all research that involves patients
What is an appropriate statement about the American Nurses Association ANA Code of
Ethics for Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses? - ANSWER It is to guide nurses in
matters that pertain to professional behavior and relationships
The nurse is caring for a terminal cancer older adult patient who has decided to stop
treatment and go home. The patient's family wishes to continue treatment, however. The
nurse consented to being present while the patient tells the family. What ethical patient
principle is the nurse supporting - ANSWER Autonomy
The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has chosen to stop receiving the
prescribed hemodialysis. The patient's family members are in disagreement with his
wishes. Which ethical principle does the nurse practice, when supporting the patient's
decision? ANSWER Autonomy
Which of the following ethical principles is demonstrated when the nurse is responsible
for commitments to oneself and others? ANSWER Fidelity
With which ethical theory would a patient in a permanent vegetative state not be
, withdrawn from life support because the removal of the supportive device will hasten
death? - ANSWER Deontology
What is the proper course of action when an ethical dilemma is encountered in
practice? - ANSWER Investigate all aspects of the situation
What is the first priority nursing action in the process of ethical decision making? -
ANSWER Clearly determine exactly what needs to be decided.
The nurse is caring for an adult client who will be undergoing surgery. During the
preoperative assessment, the nurse identifies that the client lacks knowledge regarding
the surgery. Which of the following is the nurse's best course of action? - ANSWER
Notify the surgeon performing the surgery
The teenage patient with leukemia would like to stop chemotherapy treatments. The
patient's parents ask that the healthcare team continue all treatments. Which is the best
action by the nurse when caring for this patient and family? ANSWER Helping the family
by providing information and allowing them to voice their concerns
The nurse is caring for a patient who has terminal brain cancer. The patient tells the
nurse, "I no longer wish to continue my treatment, and I want a do-notresuscitate order
placed in my medical record." The patient's family does not support this option and
informs the nurse that the patient "is too emotional." What is the best action by the
nurse? ANSWER Assess the patient's mental status and cognition
The nurse is caring for a client who tells her, "My doctor won't care for me anymore
because I am noncompliant with his wishes." What does the nurse do first? - ANSWER
The nurse refers the client concern to the ethics committee of the hospital.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving curative care but due to cancer the
patient is suffering from chronic pain. What type of care should the nurse plan for when
the patient is discharged? ANSWER Palliative care
The nurse is getting ready to assess the patient for palliative care. When assessing the
Which of the following statements best describes the American Nurses Association
Code of Ethics for professional nurses? ANSWER It provides standards for professional
nursing practice
The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old patient whose parents wish to forgo any further
treatment for cancer that is in metastasis. The child's parents are in conflict with the
other members of the family regarding this issue. Which should be the basis of the nurse
in determining what to do regarding this patient? - ANSWER Values of the parents
What major event came as a result of the Belmont Report? - ANSWER Institutional
Review Board approval for all research that involves patients
What is an appropriate statement about the American Nurses Association ANA Code of
Ethics for Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses? - ANSWER It is to guide nurses in
matters that pertain to professional behavior and relationships
The nurse is caring for a terminal cancer older adult patient who has decided to stop
treatment and go home. The patient's family wishes to continue treatment, however. The
nurse consented to being present while the patient tells the family. What ethical patient
principle is the nurse supporting - ANSWER Autonomy
The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has chosen to stop receiving the
prescribed hemodialysis. The patient's family members are in disagreement with his
wishes. Which ethical principle does the nurse practice, when supporting the patient's
decision? ANSWER Autonomy
Which of the following ethical principles is demonstrated when the nurse is responsible
for commitments to oneself and others? ANSWER Fidelity
With which ethical theory would a patient in a permanent vegetative state not be
, withdrawn from life support because the removal of the supportive device will hasten
death? - ANSWER Deontology
What is the proper course of action when an ethical dilemma is encountered in
practice? - ANSWER Investigate all aspects of the situation
What is the first priority nursing action in the process of ethical decision making? -
ANSWER Clearly determine exactly what needs to be decided.
The nurse is caring for an adult client who will be undergoing surgery. During the
preoperative assessment, the nurse identifies that the client lacks knowledge regarding
the surgery. Which of the following is the nurse's best course of action? - ANSWER
Notify the surgeon performing the surgery
The teenage patient with leukemia would like to stop chemotherapy treatments. The
patient's parents ask that the healthcare team continue all treatments. Which is the best
action by the nurse when caring for this patient and family? ANSWER Helping the family
by providing information and allowing them to voice their concerns
The nurse is caring for a patient who has terminal brain cancer. The patient tells the
nurse, "I no longer wish to continue my treatment, and I want a do-notresuscitate order
placed in my medical record." The patient's family does not support this option and
informs the nurse that the patient "is too emotional." What is the best action by the
nurse? ANSWER Assess the patient's mental status and cognition
The nurse is caring for a client who tells her, "My doctor won't care for me anymore
because I am noncompliant with his wishes." What does the nurse do first? - ANSWER
The nurse refers the client concern to the ethics committee of the hospital.
The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving curative care but due to cancer the
patient is suffering from chronic pain. What type of care should the nurse plan for when
the patient is discharged? ANSWER Palliative care
The nurse is getting ready to assess the patient for palliative care. When assessing the
