NURSING INFORMATICS ACTUAL
EXAMINATION SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
⩥ The patient tells the nurse that she is afraid to speak up regarding her
desire to end care for fear of upsetting her husband and children. Which
principle in the nursing code of ethics ensures that the nurse will
promote the patient's cause?.Answer: Advocacy
A nurse's ability to adequate advocate for a patient is based on the
unique relationship that develops and the opportunity to better
understand the patient's point of view.
⩥ The patient's son requests to view the documentation in his mother's
medical record. What is the nurse's best response to this request?
a.
"I'll be happy to get that for you."
b.
"You will have to talk to the physician about that."
c.
"You will need your mother's permission."
d.
"You are not allowed to see it.".Answer: c.
,"You will need your mother's permission."
⩥ When people work together to solve ethical dilemmas, individuals
must examine their own values. This step is crucial to ensure that
a.
The group identifies the one correct solution.
b.
Fact is separated from opinion.
c.
Judgmental attitudes are not provoked.
d.
Different perspectives are respected..Answer: d.
Different perspectives are respected.
⩥ Ethical dilemmas are common occurrences when caring for patients.
The nurse understands that dilemmas are a result of
a.
Presence of conflicting values.
b.
Hierarchical systems.
c.
Judgmental perceptions of patients.
,d.
Poor communication with the patient..Answer: a.
Presence of conflicting values.
⩥ The nurse questions a physician's order to administer a placebo to the
patient. The nurse's action is based on which ethical principle?
a.
Autonomy
b.
Beneficence
c.
Justice
d.
Fidelity.Answer: a.
Autonomy
⩥ The nurse finds it difficult to care for a patient whose advance
directive states that no extraordinary resuscitation measures should be
taken. Which step may help the nurse to find resolution in this
assignment?
a.
Call for an ethical committee consult.
b.
, Decline the assignment on religious grounds.
c.
Scrutinize her own personal values.
d.
Convince the family to challenge the directive..Answer: c.
Scrutinize her own personal values.
⩥ The nurse values autonomy above all other principles. Which patient
assignment will the nurse find most difficult to accept?
a.
Teenager in labor who requests epidural anesthesia
b.
Middle-aged father of three with an advance directive declining life
support
c.
Elderly patient who requires dialysis
d.
Family elder who is making the decisions for a 30-year-old female
member.Answer: d.
Family elder who is making the decisions for a 30-year-old female
member
EXAMINATION SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
⩥ The patient tells the nurse that she is afraid to speak up regarding her
desire to end care for fear of upsetting her husband and children. Which
principle in the nursing code of ethics ensures that the nurse will
promote the patient's cause?.Answer: Advocacy
A nurse's ability to adequate advocate for a patient is based on the
unique relationship that develops and the opportunity to better
understand the patient's point of view.
⩥ The patient's son requests to view the documentation in his mother's
medical record. What is the nurse's best response to this request?
a.
"I'll be happy to get that for you."
b.
"You will have to talk to the physician about that."
c.
"You will need your mother's permission."
d.
"You are not allowed to see it.".Answer: c.
,"You will need your mother's permission."
⩥ When people work together to solve ethical dilemmas, individuals
must examine their own values. This step is crucial to ensure that
a.
The group identifies the one correct solution.
b.
Fact is separated from opinion.
c.
Judgmental attitudes are not provoked.
d.
Different perspectives are respected..Answer: d.
Different perspectives are respected.
⩥ Ethical dilemmas are common occurrences when caring for patients.
The nurse understands that dilemmas are a result of
a.
Presence of conflicting values.
b.
Hierarchical systems.
c.
Judgmental perceptions of patients.
,d.
Poor communication with the patient..Answer: a.
Presence of conflicting values.
⩥ The nurse questions a physician's order to administer a placebo to the
patient. The nurse's action is based on which ethical principle?
a.
Autonomy
b.
Beneficence
c.
Justice
d.
Fidelity.Answer: a.
Autonomy
⩥ The nurse finds it difficult to care for a patient whose advance
directive states that no extraordinary resuscitation measures should be
taken. Which step may help the nurse to find resolution in this
assignment?
a.
Call for an ethical committee consult.
b.
, Decline the assignment on religious grounds.
c.
Scrutinize her own personal values.
d.
Convince the family to challenge the directive..Answer: c.
Scrutinize her own personal values.
⩥ The nurse values autonomy above all other principles. Which patient
assignment will the nurse find most difficult to accept?
a.
Teenager in labor who requests epidural anesthesia
b.
Middle-aged father of three with an advance directive declining life
support
c.
Elderly patient who requires dialysis
d.
Family elder who is making the decisions for a 30-year-old female
member.Answer: d.
Family elder who is making the decisions for a 30-year-old female
member
