MGCCC Nursing Unit 1 Exam UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
List professional behaviors that are consistent with those of a nurse - CORRECT ANSWER -
altruism, social justice, autonomy, human dignity, integrity
altruism - CORRECT ANSWER - concern for the welfare and well being of others
social justice - CORRECT ANSWER - acting in accordance with fair treatment regardless of
economic status, race, ethnicity, age, citizenship, disability, or sexual orientation
autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER - the right to self determination
human dignity - CORRECT ANSWER - respect for the inherent worth and uniqueness of
individuals and populations
integrity - CORRECT ANSWER - acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics and
accepted standards of practice
Discuss the relationship of ethical and legal practice to the role of nurses - CORRECT
ANSWER - autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, fidelity, veracity, confidentiality,
advocacy
autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER - commitment to include patients in decisions
beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER - taking positive actions to help others
nonmaleficence - CORRECT ANSWER - avoidance of harm or hurt
, justice - CORRECT ANSWER - being fair
fidelity - CORRECT ANSWER - agreement to keep promises
veracity - CORRECT ANSWER - telling the truth... always
confidentiality - CORRECT ANSWER - (privacy, HIPPA) respecting a patients right to
privacy and protecting their information
advocacy - CORRECT ANSWER - speaking up for patient issues
responsibility - CORRECT ANSWER - taking ownership of a project or job before it happens
accountability - CORRECT ANSWER - taking ownership of the results after the project or job
has been completed
Recognize ethical issues/dilemmas affecting client care - CORRECT ANSWER - referring
more to subjective issues; end of life care, cultural and religious sensitivity, and social
networking/online privacy
Identify the steps of the nursing process - CORRECT ANSWER - ADPIE (assessment,
diagnosis, plan, implementation, evaluation)
Review the use of the nursing process as a tool for planning client care - CORRECT
ANSWER - it allows the nurse to see a complete picture of the patients health
assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - collection of data; the nurses role is to acquire, decipher,
and interpret information about the patient
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
List professional behaviors that are consistent with those of a nurse - CORRECT ANSWER -
altruism, social justice, autonomy, human dignity, integrity
altruism - CORRECT ANSWER - concern for the welfare and well being of others
social justice - CORRECT ANSWER - acting in accordance with fair treatment regardless of
economic status, race, ethnicity, age, citizenship, disability, or sexual orientation
autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER - the right to self determination
human dignity - CORRECT ANSWER - respect for the inherent worth and uniqueness of
individuals and populations
integrity - CORRECT ANSWER - acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics and
accepted standards of practice
Discuss the relationship of ethical and legal practice to the role of nurses - CORRECT
ANSWER - autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, fidelity, veracity, confidentiality,
advocacy
autonomy - CORRECT ANSWER - commitment to include patients in decisions
beneficence - CORRECT ANSWER - taking positive actions to help others
nonmaleficence - CORRECT ANSWER - avoidance of harm or hurt
, justice - CORRECT ANSWER - being fair
fidelity - CORRECT ANSWER - agreement to keep promises
veracity - CORRECT ANSWER - telling the truth... always
confidentiality - CORRECT ANSWER - (privacy, HIPPA) respecting a patients right to
privacy and protecting their information
advocacy - CORRECT ANSWER - speaking up for patient issues
responsibility - CORRECT ANSWER - taking ownership of a project or job before it happens
accountability - CORRECT ANSWER - taking ownership of the results after the project or job
has been completed
Recognize ethical issues/dilemmas affecting client care - CORRECT ANSWER - referring
more to subjective issues; end of life care, cultural and religious sensitivity, and social
networking/online privacy
Identify the steps of the nursing process - CORRECT ANSWER - ADPIE (assessment,
diagnosis, plan, implementation, evaluation)
Review the use of the nursing process as a tool for planning client care - CORRECT
ANSWER - it allows the nurse to see a complete picture of the patients health
assessment - CORRECT ANSWER - collection of data; the nurses role is to acquire, decipher,
and interpret information about the patient
