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ETHICAL PRINCIPLES IN NURSING GENERAL PAPER
WITH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question 1
The bones of the vault of the foetal skull develop from which of the under listed
tissues? Select one:
A. Fibrous.
B. Membrane.
C. Cartilage.
Question 2
Moral reasoning can be affected by various factors. This include:
I. Health
II. Emotions
III. Religion
Select one:
A. I and II.
B. II and III.
C. I and III.
Question 3
When the presentation is cephalic it means that the ........... Select one:
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A. Occiput is at the back.
B. Brow is at the fundus.
C. Head is at the lower pole.
Question 4
Who qualifies to practice nursing/midwifery in Ghana?
A. The Nurse/Midwife who has passed the licensing exams.
B. The Nurse/Midwife who has registered with the Nursing and Midwifery
Council, Ghana.
C. The Nurse/Midwife who has registered with the Ghana Registered Nurses’ and
Midwives Association.
Question 5
When a professional Nurse/Midwife willfully violates a patient right, the situation
is termed as: Select one:
A. Intentional torts.
B. Negligent tort.
C. Strict viability.
Question 6
Nurses/ Midwives are supposed to uphold the professional code of ethics,
practice within the established scope and remain competent. By upholding these
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principles after completion of your Nursing/Midwifery programme, you are using
the ethical principle of ....................... Select one: A. Justice.
B. Veracity.
C. Fidelity.
Question 7
Nutritional marasmus usually results in family where the
A. Adults eat first, leaving insufficient food for children.
B. Food supply is inadequate.
C. Food supply is adequate for protein.
Question 8
Dissociation is normally used by individuals with which type of personality?
A. Cyclothymic.
B. Epileptic.
C. Histronic.
Question 9
Which of the following responses will you give to a male client who entertains
fears that his manhood will be affected after vasectomy?
A. Your sex drive remains unchanged.
B. You will have increased libido.
C. The doctor will only tie the testicles.
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Question 10
Aggression is a common occurrence with psychiatric patients. In reducing
aggressive behaviours, the Nurse MUST always Select one:
A. Develop therapeutic ward environment.
B. Apply autocratic managerial skills.
C. Follow laid down rules on the ward.
Question 11
Which of the following environments is safe for managing patients suffering from
senile dementia? Select one:
A. Polished floors, low bed and well fitting shoes.
B. Good light, low bed and physical support.
C. Low bed, polished floor and good light.
Question 12
A group of Nurses/Midwives join with several Nurses/Midwives organizations
within a nation to form a group to promote independent practice for
Nurses/Midwives. Which of the following is the best term for a group treated to
bring about collective action and to address a specific problem or goal at the local,
district, or national level?
A. Nursing association.
B. Coalition.
C. Lobbying firm.
ETHICAL PRINCIPLES IN NURSING GENERAL PAPER
WITH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question 1
The bones of the vault of the foetal skull develop from which of the under listed
tissues? Select one:
A. Fibrous.
B. Membrane.
C. Cartilage.
Question 2
Moral reasoning can be affected by various factors. This include:
I. Health
II. Emotions
III. Religion
Select one:
A. I and II.
B. II and III.
C. I and III.
Question 3
When the presentation is cephalic it means that the ........... Select one:
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A. Occiput is at the back.
B. Brow is at the fundus.
C. Head is at the lower pole.
Question 4
Who qualifies to practice nursing/midwifery in Ghana?
A. The Nurse/Midwife who has passed the licensing exams.
B. The Nurse/Midwife who has registered with the Nursing and Midwifery
Council, Ghana.
C. The Nurse/Midwife who has registered with the Ghana Registered Nurses’ and
Midwives Association.
Question 5
When a professional Nurse/Midwife willfully violates a patient right, the situation
is termed as: Select one:
A. Intentional torts.
B. Negligent tort.
C. Strict viability.
Question 6
Nurses/ Midwives are supposed to uphold the professional code of ethics,
practice within the established scope and remain competent. By upholding these
,3
principles after completion of your Nursing/Midwifery programme, you are using
the ethical principle of ....................... Select one: A. Justice.
B. Veracity.
C. Fidelity.
Question 7
Nutritional marasmus usually results in family where the
A. Adults eat first, leaving insufficient food for children.
B. Food supply is inadequate.
C. Food supply is adequate for protein.
Question 8
Dissociation is normally used by individuals with which type of personality?
A. Cyclothymic.
B. Epileptic.
C. Histronic.
Question 9
Which of the following responses will you give to a male client who entertains
fears that his manhood will be affected after vasectomy?
A. Your sex drive remains unchanged.
B. You will have increased libido.
C. The doctor will only tie the testicles.
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Question 10
Aggression is a common occurrence with psychiatric patients. In reducing
aggressive behaviours, the Nurse MUST always Select one:
A. Develop therapeutic ward environment.
B. Apply autocratic managerial skills.
C. Follow laid down rules on the ward.
Question 11
Which of the following environments is safe for managing patients suffering from
senile dementia? Select one:
A. Polished floors, low bed and well fitting shoes.
B. Good light, low bed and physical support.
C. Low bed, polished floor and good light.
Question 12
A group of Nurses/Midwives join with several Nurses/Midwives organizations
within a nation to form a group to promote independent practice for
Nurses/Midwives. Which of the following is the best term for a group treated to
bring about collective action and to address a specific problem or goal at the local,
district, or national level?
A. Nursing association.
B. Coalition.
C. Lobbying firm.
