Nursing Ethics, Legal Issues, &
Professional Practice
Examination 2026/2027
**Question 1**
The nurse is caring for a client who is refusing a blood transfusion due to religious beliefs. Which action
by the nurse demonstrates respect for the client's autonomy?
A. Contacting the healthcare provider to obtain a court order
B. Respecting the client's decision and documenting it
C. Administering the blood transfusion without consent
D. Arguing with the client about the importance of the transfusion
💫RATIONALE✔️✔️: Respecting the client's decision and documenting it is the correct action. Clients
have the right to refuse treatment based on their religious beliefs. The nurse should respect the client's
autonomy and document the refusal, while also notifying the healthcare provider. Forcing treatment
violates the client's rights.
,💫ANSWER✔️✔️: B. Respecting the client's decision and documenting it
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**Question 2**
The nurse is providing care to a client who is considering elective surgery. Which action by the nurse is
appropriate regarding informed consent?
A. The nurse obtains the informed consent from the client
B. The nurse witnesses the client's signature on the consent form
C. The nurse explains the risks and benefits of the procedure
D. The nurse decides if the client is competent to give consent
💫RATIONALE✔️✔️: The nurse's role in informed consent is to witness the client's signature on the
consent form. The healthcare provider is responsible for explaining the procedure, risks, benefits, and
alternatives. The provider also determines competency to consent, though nurses may assess
understanding.
💫ANSWER✔️✔️: B. The nurse witnesses the client's signature on the consent form
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**Question 3**
The nurse is caring for a client who has a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order. The client goes into cardiac
arrest. Which action should the nurse take?
,A. Initiate CPR immediately
B. Call a code and initiate CPR
C. Withhold CPR and follow the DNR order
D. Ask the family if they want CPR
💫RATIONALE✔️✔️: The nurse should withhold CPR and follow the DNR order. A DNR order is a legal
document that indicates the client does not want resuscitation. The nurse should respect the client's
wishes and not initiate CPR. The provider should be notified, but CPR should not be initiated.
💫ANSWER✔️✔️: C. Withhold CPR and follow the DNR order
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**Question 4**
The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. The client asks the nurse
about assisted suicide. Which response is most appropriate?
A. "I understand you are struggling. Let me get the healthcare provider to discuss this with you."
B. "Assisted suicide is illegal, and I cannot discuss it with you."
C. "I think you should consider all of your options."
D. "You should not think about that; you have so much to live for."
💫RATIONALE✔️✔️: The most appropriate response is to acknowledge the client's concern and offer
to get the healthcare provider to discuss the issue. The nurse should not dismiss the client's concerns or
give advice. The nurse can provide emotional support while respecting the client's autonomy.
, 💫ANSWER✔️✔️: A. "I understand you are struggling. Let me get the healthcare provider to discuss
this with you."
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**Question 5**
The nurse is caring for a client who has a living will. Which statement best describes the purpose of a
living will?
A. It designates a person to make healthcare decisions
B. It provides instructions for medical care if the client becomes incapacitated
C. It is a legal document that creates a power of attorney
D. It is only applicable if the client has a terminal illness
💫RATIONALE✔️✔️: A living will provides written instructions about a person's preferences for
medical care if they become incapacitated and unable to speak for themselves. A healthcare proxy
designates a specific person to make decisions. Living wills are not limited to terminal illness.
💫ANSWER✔️✔️: B. It provides instructions for medical care if the client becomes incapacitated
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**Question 6**
Professional Practice
Examination 2026/2027
**Question 1**
The nurse is caring for a client who is refusing a blood transfusion due to religious beliefs. Which action
by the nurse demonstrates respect for the client's autonomy?
A. Contacting the healthcare provider to obtain a court order
B. Respecting the client's decision and documenting it
C. Administering the blood transfusion without consent
D. Arguing with the client about the importance of the transfusion
💫RATIONALE✔️✔️: Respecting the client's decision and documenting it is the correct action. Clients
have the right to refuse treatment based on their religious beliefs. The nurse should respect the client's
autonomy and document the refusal, while also notifying the healthcare provider. Forcing treatment
violates the client's rights.
,💫ANSWER✔️✔️: B. Respecting the client's decision and documenting it
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**Question 2**
The nurse is providing care to a client who is considering elective surgery. Which action by the nurse is
appropriate regarding informed consent?
A. The nurse obtains the informed consent from the client
B. The nurse witnesses the client's signature on the consent form
C. The nurse explains the risks and benefits of the procedure
D. The nurse decides if the client is competent to give consent
💫RATIONALE✔️✔️: The nurse's role in informed consent is to witness the client's signature on the
consent form. The healthcare provider is responsible for explaining the procedure, risks, benefits, and
alternatives. The provider also determines competency to consent, though nurses may assess
understanding.
💫ANSWER✔️✔️: B. The nurse witnesses the client's signature on the consent form
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**Question 3**
The nurse is caring for a client who has a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order. The client goes into cardiac
arrest. Which action should the nurse take?
,A. Initiate CPR immediately
B. Call a code and initiate CPR
C. Withhold CPR and follow the DNR order
D. Ask the family if they want CPR
💫RATIONALE✔️✔️: The nurse should withhold CPR and follow the DNR order. A DNR order is a legal
document that indicates the client does not want resuscitation. The nurse should respect the client's
wishes and not initiate CPR. The provider should be notified, but CPR should not be initiated.
💫ANSWER✔️✔️: C. Withhold CPR and follow the DNR order
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**Question 4**
The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. The client asks the nurse
about assisted suicide. Which response is most appropriate?
A. "I understand you are struggling. Let me get the healthcare provider to discuss this with you."
B. "Assisted suicide is illegal, and I cannot discuss it with you."
C. "I think you should consider all of your options."
D. "You should not think about that; you have so much to live for."
💫RATIONALE✔️✔️: The most appropriate response is to acknowledge the client's concern and offer
to get the healthcare provider to discuss the issue. The nurse should not dismiss the client's concerns or
give advice. The nurse can provide emotional support while respecting the client's autonomy.
, 💫ANSWER✔️✔️: A. "I understand you are struggling. Let me get the healthcare provider to discuss
this with you."
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**Question 5**
The nurse is caring for a client who has a living will. Which statement best describes the purpose of a
living will?
A. It designates a person to make healthcare decisions
B. It provides instructions for medical care if the client becomes incapacitated
C. It is a legal document that creates a power of attorney
D. It is only applicable if the client has a terminal illness
💫RATIONALE✔️✔️: A living will provides written instructions about a person's preferences for
medical care if they become incapacitated and unable to speak for themselves. A healthcare proxy
designates a specific person to make decisions. Living wills are not limited to terminal illness.
💫ANSWER✔️✔️: B. It provides instructions for medical care if the client becomes incapacitated
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**Question 6**
