LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN NURSING 2026
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT SCRIPT
SOLVED QUESTIONS ANSWERS UPDATED
REVIEW SET
◉ What are advance directives?
Answer: Legal documents that allow individuals to outline their
preferences for medical treatment.
◉ How do values affect decision-making in nursing?
Answer: Values influence the choices nurses make regarding patient
care and ethical dilemmas.
◉ What is the meaning of a code of ethics in nursing?
Answer: A set of guidelines that outline the ethical responsibilities of
nurses.
◉ What role does a nurse play in reporting unethical behavior?
Answer: Nurses have a responsibility to report unethical practices to
protect patients.
◉ What are some examples of ethical issues common in health care?
, Answer: End-of-life decisions, patient consent, and resource
allocation.
◉ What is the significance of maintaining standards of care in
nursing?
Answer: It ensures patient safety and quality of care.
◉ How do laws prescribe behavior in society?
Answer: They sanction acceptable behavior and prohibit
unacceptable behavior.
◉ What is the role of statutory law in the legal system?
Answer: Statutory law is established through legislation and governs
specific areas.
◉ What is common law?
Answer: Common law is established through court decisions and
precedents.
◉ What is nursing negligence?
Answer: Failure to provide the standard of care that a reasonably
competent nurse would provide.
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT SCRIPT
SOLVED QUESTIONS ANSWERS UPDATED
REVIEW SET
◉ What are advance directives?
Answer: Legal documents that allow individuals to outline their
preferences for medical treatment.
◉ How do values affect decision-making in nursing?
Answer: Values influence the choices nurses make regarding patient
care and ethical dilemmas.
◉ What is the meaning of a code of ethics in nursing?
Answer: A set of guidelines that outline the ethical responsibilities of
nurses.
◉ What role does a nurse play in reporting unethical behavior?
Answer: Nurses have a responsibility to report unethical practices to
protect patients.
◉ What are some examples of ethical issues common in health care?
, Answer: End-of-life decisions, patient consent, and resource
allocation.
◉ What is the significance of maintaining standards of care in
nursing?
Answer: It ensures patient safety and quality of care.
◉ How do laws prescribe behavior in society?
Answer: They sanction acceptable behavior and prohibit
unacceptable behavior.
◉ What is the role of statutory law in the legal system?
Answer: Statutory law is established through legislation and governs
specific areas.
◉ What is common law?
Answer: Common law is established through court decisions and
precedents.
◉ What is nursing negligence?
Answer: Failure to provide the standard of care that a reasonably
competent nurse would provide.
