RNSG 1125 ETHICS 2 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE
For a hospitalized client, the health care provider (HCP) orders morphine, 4 mg IM,
every 4 hours as needed for pain. However, the client refuses to take injections. Which
nursing action is most appropriate? - ANSWER-calling the HCP to request an oral pain
medication
A psychiatric nursing class is discussing current trends in mental health care. A student
voices the opinion that there should be equitable access to mental health care and
resources for those who live in rural areas, for those without health insurance, and for
those with very little income. The student nurse's opinion most closely reflects which
ethical principle? - ANSWER-justice
Which example may illustrate a breach of confidentiality and security of client
information? - ANSWER-The nurse provides information over the phone to the client's
family member who lives in a neighboring state.
A client informs the nurse that he is leaving the healthcare facility because he is not
satisfied with the treatment. The nurse knows that the client's treatment is incomplete
and few investigations are scheduled. Which is the most appropriate action by the nurse
to prevent false imprisonment? - ANSWER-ask the client to sign release without
medical approval
A couple has just learned that their son will be born with Down syndrome. The nurse
shows a lack of understanding when making which statement? - ANSWER-"I will alert
your entire family about this so you don't have to."
Which of the following is a true statement about a living will? - ANSWER-It states the
client's wishes regarding healthcare if terminally ill.
The nurse is making an initial home visit for a client requiring wound care. What
statement is true regarding safety during a home visit by a nurse? - ANSWER-The
nurse should never walk into a patient's home uninvited.
Which statement by the nurse is an example of deception? - ANSWER-"This injection of
procaine will feel like a little pinch."
A nurse is caring for an older adult who has cancer and is experiencing complications
requiring a revision of the plan of care. The nurse sits down with the client and the
family and discusses their preferences while sharing the nurse's own judgments based
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE
For a hospitalized client, the health care provider (HCP) orders morphine, 4 mg IM,
every 4 hours as needed for pain. However, the client refuses to take injections. Which
nursing action is most appropriate? - ANSWER-calling the HCP to request an oral pain
medication
A psychiatric nursing class is discussing current trends in mental health care. A student
voices the opinion that there should be equitable access to mental health care and
resources for those who live in rural areas, for those without health insurance, and for
those with very little income. The student nurse's opinion most closely reflects which
ethical principle? - ANSWER-justice
Which example may illustrate a breach of confidentiality and security of client
information? - ANSWER-The nurse provides information over the phone to the client's
family member who lives in a neighboring state.
A client informs the nurse that he is leaving the healthcare facility because he is not
satisfied with the treatment. The nurse knows that the client's treatment is incomplete
and few investigations are scheduled. Which is the most appropriate action by the nurse
to prevent false imprisonment? - ANSWER-ask the client to sign release without
medical approval
A couple has just learned that their son will be born with Down syndrome. The nurse
shows a lack of understanding when making which statement? - ANSWER-"I will alert
your entire family about this so you don't have to."
Which of the following is a true statement about a living will? - ANSWER-It states the
client's wishes regarding healthcare if terminally ill.
The nurse is making an initial home visit for a client requiring wound care. What
statement is true regarding safety during a home visit by a nurse? - ANSWER-The
nurse should never walk into a patient's home uninvited.
Which statement by the nurse is an example of deception? - ANSWER-"This injection of
procaine will feel like a little pinch."
A nurse is caring for an older adult who has cancer and is experiencing complications
requiring a revision of the plan of care. The nurse sits down with the client and the
family and discusses their preferences while sharing the nurse's own judgments based
