NRSG 3302 EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
A nurse is caring for a postpartum patient from a different cultural background. Which of
the following actions demonstrates cultural humility?
A. Assuming the patient's needs based on previous experiences with the same culture
B. Asking open-ended questions to understand the patient's specific cultural beliefs and
practices
C. Avoiding questions about the patient's culture to prevent discomfort
D. Adapting care to a standard hospital protocol for all patients
B. Asking open-ended questions to understand the patient's specific cultural beliefs and practices
Which of the following ethical principles is being violated when a nurse administers
medication to a patient without their consent?
A. Autonomy
B. Justice
C. Fidelity
D. Beneficence
A. Autonomy
A nurse is teaching about informed consent. Which statement by the patient indicates a
correct understanding?
A. "Informed consent is only needed for surgical procedures."
B. "I have the right to refuse treatment even after signing the consent."
C. "Informed consent allows the healthcare team to make decisions for me."
D. "Once I give informed consent, I cannot change my mind."
B. "I have the right to refuse treatment even after signing the consent."
A nurse is following the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics while
providing care to a postpartum patient. Which of the following ethical principles is the
nurse upholding by ensuring the patient has all the information needed to make an
informed decision?
,A. Beneficence
B. Veracity
C. Fidelity
D. Justice
B. Veracity
A nurse makes an error while administering medication to a pregnant patient. The nurse
immediately reports the mistake to the charge nurse. This is an example of which ethical
principle?
A. Nonmaleficence
B. Autonomy
C. Fidelity
D. Justice
C. Fidelity
In nursing practice, which of the following is an example of the principle of beneficence?
A. Protecting patient confidentiality at all costs
B. Administering pain medication to relieve a postpartum patient's discomfort
C. Refusing to participate in a procedure that conflicts with personal beliefs
D. Providing equal care to patients regardless of financial status
B. Administering pain medication to relieve a postpartum patient's discomfort
A nurse fails to follow hospital policy when providing care to a laboring patient, leading to
injury. This is an example of:
A. Malpractice
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Informed consent
A. Malpractice
Which of the following demonstrates a breach of privacy in nursing care?
A. Sharing patient information with another nurse during shift report
,B. Discussing a patient's condition with a family member without the patient's consent
C. Documenting a patient's medical history in their electronic health record
D. Reporting vital signs to the healthcare team during rounds
B. Discussing a patient's condition with a family member without the patient's consent
A nurse is caring for a patient who is refusing an epidural during labor. The nurse respects
the patient's decision, even though the nurse believes an epidural would benefit the patient.
Which ethical principle is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Autonomy
B. Nonmaleficence
C. Fidelity
D. Justice
A. Autonomy
A nurse is assessing a patient's cultural background to provide culturally competent care.
What is an appropriate approach to cultural humility?
A. Assuming the patient will adhere to traditional cultural practices
B. Asking the patient about their beliefs and preferences during care
C. Providing standard care regardless of cultural background
D. Following hospital policy without considering the patient's culture
B. Asking the patient about their beliefs and preferences during care
When providing care to a childbearing family from a different cultural background, what
should the nurse do first?
A. Refer the family to a cultural expert
B. Assess the family's individual beliefs and values
C. Implement care based on the nurse's knowledge of the culture
D. Educate the family about the hospital's standard practices
B. Assess the family's individual beliefs and values
Which of the following best defines evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing?
A. Using personal experience as the primary guide for patient care
, B. Applying the latest research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences in care
C. Following physician orders without question
D. Relying on hospital policy to make care decisions
B. Applying the latest research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences in care
What is the rationale for using evidence-based practice (EBP) in maternal-newborn
nursing care?
A. It allows nurses to make decisions based on tradition and past experiences.
B. It ensures patient care is based on the best available research and improves outcomes.
C. It reduces the need for patient and family involvement in decision-making.
D. It minimizes the use of clinical guidelines and protocols.
B. It ensures patient care is based on the best available research and improves outcomes.
A nurse is educating a group of parents about infant mortality. Which of the following is
the correct definition of infant mortality?
A. The number of babies born preterm each year
B. The number of infant deaths under one year of age per 1,000 live births
C. The total number of children who die before reaching age five
D. The number of maternal deaths during childbirth
B. The number of infant deaths under one year of age per 1,000 live births
A nurse is discussing maternal mortality with a pregnant patient. What does maternal
mortality refer to?
A. The death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days postpartum
B. The number of fetal deaths after 20 weeks gestation
C. Deaths caused by infant complications
D. The percentage of women who experience complications during childbirth
A. The death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days postpartum
Which of the following is a goal of the AWHONN's Perinatal Quality Measures?
A. Reducing maternal stress during childbirth
B. Improving neonatal and maternal health outcomes
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
A nurse is caring for a postpartum patient from a different cultural background. Which of
the following actions demonstrates cultural humility?
A. Assuming the patient's needs based on previous experiences with the same culture
B. Asking open-ended questions to understand the patient's specific cultural beliefs and
practices
C. Avoiding questions about the patient's culture to prevent discomfort
D. Adapting care to a standard hospital protocol for all patients
B. Asking open-ended questions to understand the patient's specific cultural beliefs and practices
Which of the following ethical principles is being violated when a nurse administers
medication to a patient without their consent?
A. Autonomy
B. Justice
C. Fidelity
D. Beneficence
A. Autonomy
A nurse is teaching about informed consent. Which statement by the patient indicates a
correct understanding?
A. "Informed consent is only needed for surgical procedures."
B. "I have the right to refuse treatment even after signing the consent."
C. "Informed consent allows the healthcare team to make decisions for me."
D. "Once I give informed consent, I cannot change my mind."
B. "I have the right to refuse treatment even after signing the consent."
A nurse is following the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics while
providing care to a postpartum patient. Which of the following ethical principles is the
nurse upholding by ensuring the patient has all the information needed to make an
informed decision?
,A. Beneficence
B. Veracity
C. Fidelity
D. Justice
B. Veracity
A nurse makes an error while administering medication to a pregnant patient. The nurse
immediately reports the mistake to the charge nurse. This is an example of which ethical
principle?
A. Nonmaleficence
B. Autonomy
C. Fidelity
D. Justice
C. Fidelity
In nursing practice, which of the following is an example of the principle of beneficence?
A. Protecting patient confidentiality at all costs
B. Administering pain medication to relieve a postpartum patient's discomfort
C. Refusing to participate in a procedure that conflicts with personal beliefs
D. Providing equal care to patients regardless of financial status
B. Administering pain medication to relieve a postpartum patient's discomfort
A nurse fails to follow hospital policy when providing care to a laboring patient, leading to
injury. This is an example of:
A. Malpractice
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Informed consent
A. Malpractice
Which of the following demonstrates a breach of privacy in nursing care?
A. Sharing patient information with another nurse during shift report
,B. Discussing a patient's condition with a family member without the patient's consent
C. Documenting a patient's medical history in their electronic health record
D. Reporting vital signs to the healthcare team during rounds
B. Discussing a patient's condition with a family member without the patient's consent
A nurse is caring for a patient who is refusing an epidural during labor. The nurse respects
the patient's decision, even though the nurse believes an epidural would benefit the patient.
Which ethical principle is the nurse demonstrating?
A. Autonomy
B. Nonmaleficence
C. Fidelity
D. Justice
A. Autonomy
A nurse is assessing a patient's cultural background to provide culturally competent care.
What is an appropriate approach to cultural humility?
A. Assuming the patient will adhere to traditional cultural practices
B. Asking the patient about their beliefs and preferences during care
C. Providing standard care regardless of cultural background
D. Following hospital policy without considering the patient's culture
B. Asking the patient about their beliefs and preferences during care
When providing care to a childbearing family from a different cultural background, what
should the nurse do first?
A. Refer the family to a cultural expert
B. Assess the family's individual beliefs and values
C. Implement care based on the nurse's knowledge of the culture
D. Educate the family about the hospital's standard practices
B. Assess the family's individual beliefs and values
Which of the following best defines evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing?
A. Using personal experience as the primary guide for patient care
, B. Applying the latest research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences in care
C. Following physician orders without question
D. Relying on hospital policy to make care decisions
B. Applying the latest research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences in care
What is the rationale for using evidence-based practice (EBP) in maternal-newborn
nursing care?
A. It allows nurses to make decisions based on tradition and past experiences.
B. It ensures patient care is based on the best available research and improves outcomes.
C. It reduces the need for patient and family involvement in decision-making.
D. It minimizes the use of clinical guidelines and protocols.
B. It ensures patient care is based on the best available research and improves outcomes.
A nurse is educating a group of parents about infant mortality. Which of the following is
the correct definition of infant mortality?
A. The number of babies born preterm each year
B. The number of infant deaths under one year of age per 1,000 live births
C. The total number of children who die before reaching age five
D. The number of maternal deaths during childbirth
B. The number of infant deaths under one year of age per 1,000 live births
A nurse is discussing maternal mortality with a pregnant patient. What does maternal
mortality refer to?
A. The death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days postpartum
B. The number of fetal deaths after 20 weeks gestation
C. Deaths caused by infant complications
D. The percentage of women who experience complications during childbirth
A. The death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days postpartum
Which of the following is a goal of the AWHONN's Perinatal Quality Measures?
A. Reducing maternal stress during childbirth
B. Improving neonatal and maternal health outcomes
