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,Chapter 1 (25 MCQs)
Chapter 1: The Role of the Nurse in Comprehensive Care
Q1. Which statement best describes holistic nursing care?
A. Treating only the physical symptoms of disease
B. Addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs
C. Focusing mainly on medication administration
D. Prioritizing physician orders over patient needs
Correct Answer: B
Q2. Which ethical principle requires nurses to do good for their patients?
A. Justice
B. Fidelity
C. Beneficence
D. Autonomy
Correct Answer: C
Q3. Nonmaleficence means the nurse should:
A. Tell the truth at all times
B. Avoid causing harm to the patient
C. Respect patient decisions
D. Treat all patients equally
Correct Answer: B
Q4. Which ethical principle focuses on fairness in the distribution of healthcare resources?
A. Justice
B. Autonomy
C. Veracity
D. Fidelity
Correct Answer: A
Q5. Autonomy refers to:
A. The nurse’s authority in decision-making
B. The patient’s right to make informed choices
C. The obligation to keep promises
D. Preventing harm
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, Correct Answer: B
Q6. Which principle requires the nurse to keep promises made to patients?
A. Veracity
B. Justice
C. Fidelity
D. Accountability
Correct Answer: C
Q7. Veracity in nursing practice means:
A. Maintaining patient confidentiality
B. Being truthful and honest with patients
C. Preventing harm
D. Promoting independence
Correct Answer: B
Q8. Accountability means the nurse:
A. Reports only serious errors
B. Takes responsibility for their actions
C. Always follows physician orders
D. Avoids legal issues
Correct Answer: B
Q9. Which is a primary goal of nursing care?
A. Performing procedures
B. Promoting health and preventing illness
C. Reducing hospital costs
D. Completing documentation
Correct Answer: B
Q10. Patient-centered care focuses mainly on:
A. Hospital policies
B. The nurse’s preferences
C. The patient’s values and needs
D. Physician convenience
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,Chapter 1 (25 MCQs)
Chapter 1: The Role of the Nurse in Comprehensive Care
Q1. Which statement best describes holistic nursing care?
A. Treating only the physical symptoms of disease
B. Addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs
C. Focusing mainly on medication administration
D. Prioritizing physician orders over patient needs
Correct Answer: B
Q2. Which ethical principle requires nurses to do good for their patients?
A. Justice
B. Fidelity
C. Beneficence
D. Autonomy
Correct Answer: C
Q3. Nonmaleficence means the nurse should:
A. Tell the truth at all times
B. Avoid causing harm to the patient
C. Respect patient decisions
D. Treat all patients equally
Correct Answer: B
Q4. Which ethical principle focuses on fairness in the distribution of healthcare resources?
A. Justice
B. Autonomy
C. Veracity
D. Fidelity
Correct Answer: A
Q5. Autonomy refers to:
A. The nurse’s authority in decision-making
B. The patient’s right to make informed choices
C. The obligation to keep promises
D. Preventing harm
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, Correct Answer: B
Q6. Which principle requires the nurse to keep promises made to patients?
A. Veracity
B. Justice
C. Fidelity
D. Accountability
Correct Answer: C
Q7. Veracity in nursing practice means:
A. Maintaining patient confidentiality
B. Being truthful and honest with patients
C. Preventing harm
D. Promoting independence
Correct Answer: B
Q8. Accountability means the nurse:
A. Reports only serious errors
B. Takes responsibility for their actions
C. Always follows physician orders
D. Avoids legal issues
Correct Answer: B
Q9. Which is a primary goal of nursing care?
A. Performing procedures
B. Promoting health and preventing illness
C. Reducing hospital costs
D. Completing documentation
Correct Answer: B
Q10. Patient-centered care focuses mainly on:
A. Hospital policies
B. The nurse’s preferences
C. The patient’s values and needs
D. Physician convenience
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