NUR 3826
Legal & Ethical Issues in Nursing
Midterms Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Multiple Choice
Question: A nurse administers the wrong medication to a
patient, resulting in harm. This action is an example of:
A. Assault
B. Malpractice
C. Battery
D. Negligence
ANS: B
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, Rationale: Malpractice refers to professional misconduct or
failure to meet the standards of care that results in harm to the
patient.
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2. Fill-in-the-Blank
Question: Informed consent must include a discussion of the
risks, benefits, and ____________ of a proposed medical
treatment or procedure.
ANS: alternatives
Rationale: Informed consent involves providing the patient
with all necessary information, including alternative options, to
make an educated decision about their care.
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3. True/False
Question: A nurse is ethically obligated to provide care to all
patients, even in unsafe working conditions.
ANS: False
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, Rationale: Nurses are not required to work in unsafe conditions
that jeopardize their own safety or the safety of patients. They
must advocate for safer conditions.
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4. Multiple Response
Question: Which of the following actions can reduce the risk of
legal liability for nurses? (Select all that apply)
- A. Maintaining accurate and thorough documentation
- B. Refusing to perform duties outside their scope of practice
- C. Following institutional policies and protocols
- D. Ignoring verbal physician orders without proper
documentation
ANS: A, B, C
Rationale: Accurate documentation, working within scope, and
adhering to policies are critical in minimizing liability. Ignoring
verbal orders without clarification can increase legal risk.
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©2025
Legal & Ethical Issues in Nursing
Midterms Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Multiple Choice
Question: A nurse administers the wrong medication to a
patient, resulting in harm. This action is an example of:
A. Assault
B. Malpractice
C. Battery
D. Negligence
ANS: B
©2025
, Rationale: Malpractice refers to professional misconduct or
failure to meet the standards of care that results in harm to the
patient.
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2. Fill-in-the-Blank
Question: Informed consent must include a discussion of the
risks, benefits, and ____________ of a proposed medical
treatment or procedure.
ANS: alternatives
Rationale: Informed consent involves providing the patient
with all necessary information, including alternative options, to
make an educated decision about their care.
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3. True/False
Question: A nurse is ethically obligated to provide care to all
patients, even in unsafe working conditions.
ANS: False
©2025
, Rationale: Nurses are not required to work in unsafe conditions
that jeopardize their own safety or the safety of patients. They
must advocate for safer conditions.
---
4. Multiple Response
Question: Which of the following actions can reduce the risk of
legal liability for nurses? (Select all that apply)
- A. Maintaining accurate and thorough documentation
- B. Refusing to perform duties outside their scope of practice
- C. Following institutional policies and protocols
- D. Ignoring verbal physician orders without proper
documentation
ANS: A, B, C
Rationale: Accurate documentation, working within scope, and
adhering to policies are critical in minimizing liability. Ignoring
verbal orders without clarification can increase legal risk.
---
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