Nursing Concepts Practice Questions And
Verified Answers A+ Graded 2026/2027
A primary care provider's orders indicate that a surgical consent form needs to be signed. Since
the nurse was not present when the primary care provider discussed the surgical procedure,
which statement best illustrates the nurse fulfilling the client advocate role? - correct
answerWhat were you told about the procedure you are going to have?
Although the client refused the procedure, the nurse insisted and inserted a nasogastric tube in
the right nostril. The nurse has committed which of the following?
a. unintentional tort
b.assault
c.invasion of privacy
d.battery - correct answerBattery
What is Battery? - correct answerBattery is the willful touching of a person without permission.
Assault - correct answeris the attempt or threat to touch another person unjustifiably or
without permission.
The nurse's partner/spouse undergoes exploratory surgery at the hospital where the nurse is
employed. Which of the following practices is most appropriate? - correct answerAccess to the
chart requires a signed release form from the client
An ethical issue arises involving the nurse's assigned client. One of the most important nursing
responsibilities in managing this client care situation would be which of the following:
Be able to defend the morality of one's own actions.
Remain neutral and detached when making ethical decisions.
, Ensure that a team is responsible for deciding ethical questions.
Follow the client's and family's wishes exactly. - correct answerBe able to defend the morality of
one's own actions
Which of the following situations most clearly demonstrates that the nurse is violating the
underlying principles associated with professional nursing ethics?
The nurse applies fetal monitoring, which the hospital policy permits despite literature that
both supports and refutes the value of this practice.
When asked about the purpose of a medication, a nurse colleague responds, "Oh, I never look
them up. I just give what is prescribed." - correct answerWhen asked about the purpose of a
medication, a nurse colleague responds, "Oh, I never look them up. I just give what is
prescribed."
Following a motor vehicle accident, the parents refuse to permit withdrawal of life support from
the child who has no apparent brain function. Although the nurse believes the child should be
allowed to die and organ donation should be considered, the nurse supports their decision.
Which moral principle provides the basis for the nurse's actions? - correct answerrespect for
autonomy
Autonomy - correct answerAutonomy is the client's (or surrogate's) right to make his or her own
decision. The nurse is obliged to respect a client's or significant others' informed decision. These
parents may modify their decision as time goes on and the child's condition, or their feelings,
change.
Which of the following statements would be most helpful when a nurse is assisting clients in
clarifying their values?
"That was not a good decision. Why did you think it would work?"
"The most important thing is to follow the plan of care. Did you follow all your doctor's orders?"
"Some people might have made a different decision. What led you to make your decision?"
Verified Answers A+ Graded 2026/2027
A primary care provider's orders indicate that a surgical consent form needs to be signed. Since
the nurse was not present when the primary care provider discussed the surgical procedure,
which statement best illustrates the nurse fulfilling the client advocate role? - correct
answerWhat were you told about the procedure you are going to have?
Although the client refused the procedure, the nurse insisted and inserted a nasogastric tube in
the right nostril. The nurse has committed which of the following?
a. unintentional tort
b.assault
c.invasion of privacy
d.battery - correct answerBattery
What is Battery? - correct answerBattery is the willful touching of a person without permission.
Assault - correct answeris the attempt or threat to touch another person unjustifiably or
without permission.
The nurse's partner/spouse undergoes exploratory surgery at the hospital where the nurse is
employed. Which of the following practices is most appropriate? - correct answerAccess to the
chart requires a signed release form from the client
An ethical issue arises involving the nurse's assigned client. One of the most important nursing
responsibilities in managing this client care situation would be which of the following:
Be able to defend the morality of one's own actions.
Remain neutral and detached when making ethical decisions.
, Ensure that a team is responsible for deciding ethical questions.
Follow the client's and family's wishes exactly. - correct answerBe able to defend the morality of
one's own actions
Which of the following situations most clearly demonstrates that the nurse is violating the
underlying principles associated with professional nursing ethics?
The nurse applies fetal monitoring, which the hospital policy permits despite literature that
both supports and refutes the value of this practice.
When asked about the purpose of a medication, a nurse colleague responds, "Oh, I never look
them up. I just give what is prescribed." - correct answerWhen asked about the purpose of a
medication, a nurse colleague responds, "Oh, I never look them up. I just give what is
prescribed."
Following a motor vehicle accident, the parents refuse to permit withdrawal of life support from
the child who has no apparent brain function. Although the nurse believes the child should be
allowed to die and organ donation should be considered, the nurse supports their decision.
Which moral principle provides the basis for the nurse's actions? - correct answerrespect for
autonomy
Autonomy - correct answerAutonomy is the client's (or surrogate's) right to make his or her own
decision. The nurse is obliged to respect a client's or significant others' informed decision. These
parents may modify their decision as time goes on and the child's condition, or their feelings,
change.
Which of the following statements would be most helpful when a nurse is assisting clients in
clarifying their values?
"That was not a good decision. Why did you think it would work?"
"The most important thing is to follow the plan of care. Did you follow all your doctor's orders?"
"Some people might have made a different decision. What led you to make your decision?"
