Week 2 BSN 445 Sherpath Midterm
Exam Test Questions with Correct
Answers Graded A+ 2025-2026 Update.
1. Which ethical problem occurs when the nurse is truly uncertain about the right thing to do?
Cognitive
Social
Volitional
Emotional - Answer Cognitive
2. Match the term with the correct definition.
Traditions of belief about right or wrong behavior
Reasoned, systematic inquiry into moral life
A conflict surrounding an ethical decision - Answer Traditions of belief about right or wrong
behavior--Morals
Reasoned, systematic inquiry into moral life--Ethics
A conflict surrounding an ethical decision--Moral Dilemma
3. Which day-to-day nursing decision falls within the realm of ethics? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct.
Actions within the nurse's control
Display of respect toward patients
Observation of organizational restraints
Adherence to norms that form the basis for right action
Placing emphasis on virtues, rules, and responsibilities - Answer Actions within the nurse's
control
Display of respect toward patients
Observation of organizational restraints
4. Which situation is most likely to produce moral distress for the nurse?
, A nurse would like to be off work for a family reunion but is scheduled to work a shift on that
day.
A coworker asks for help repositioning a patient, but the nurse has a strained relationship with
the coworker.
A patient's living will includes a Do Not Resuscitate, and the family members support the
patient's wishes. - Answer A physician determines continued ventilator use is futile, but the
patient's family members want to continue treatment.
5. The nurse is caring for a patient whose religion prevents blood administration. The physician
orders blood products and insists that the nurse give them to save the patient's life. Which
nursing action would show moral courage?
Administering the blood products as ordered
Asking the physician to change their mind
Telling the patient's family about the physician's actions
Refusing to give the blood products and notifying the supervisor - Answer Refusing to give the
blood products and notifying the supervisor
6. Which virtue is the nurse demonstrating when they demonstrate strength in response to a
difficult and threatening situation?
Courage
Honesty
Humility
Caring - Answer Courage
1. Which nursing action supports the ethical principle of autonomy?
Advocating for patient safety
Maintaining patient confidentiality
Minimizing errors
Overcoming disparities in care - Answer Maintaining patient confidentiality
2. Which statement reflects the ethical principle of beneficence?
"I treat my patient's pain with analgesics"
"I will make sure I treat all of my patients fairly."
"I will prevent my patient from falling out of bed."
Exam Test Questions with Correct
Answers Graded A+ 2025-2026 Update.
1. Which ethical problem occurs when the nurse is truly uncertain about the right thing to do?
Cognitive
Social
Volitional
Emotional - Answer Cognitive
2. Match the term with the correct definition.
Traditions of belief about right or wrong behavior
Reasoned, systematic inquiry into moral life
A conflict surrounding an ethical decision - Answer Traditions of belief about right or wrong
behavior--Morals
Reasoned, systematic inquiry into moral life--Ethics
A conflict surrounding an ethical decision--Moral Dilemma
3. Which day-to-day nursing decision falls within the realm of ethics? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct.
Actions within the nurse's control
Display of respect toward patients
Observation of organizational restraints
Adherence to norms that form the basis for right action
Placing emphasis on virtues, rules, and responsibilities - Answer Actions within the nurse's
control
Display of respect toward patients
Observation of organizational restraints
4. Which situation is most likely to produce moral distress for the nurse?
, A nurse would like to be off work for a family reunion but is scheduled to work a shift on that
day.
A coworker asks for help repositioning a patient, but the nurse has a strained relationship with
the coworker.
A patient's living will includes a Do Not Resuscitate, and the family members support the
patient's wishes. - Answer A physician determines continued ventilator use is futile, but the
patient's family members want to continue treatment.
5. The nurse is caring for a patient whose religion prevents blood administration. The physician
orders blood products and insists that the nurse give them to save the patient's life. Which
nursing action would show moral courage?
Administering the blood products as ordered
Asking the physician to change their mind
Telling the patient's family about the physician's actions
Refusing to give the blood products and notifying the supervisor - Answer Refusing to give the
blood products and notifying the supervisor
6. Which virtue is the nurse demonstrating when they demonstrate strength in response to a
difficult and threatening situation?
Courage
Honesty
Humility
Caring - Answer Courage
1. Which nursing action supports the ethical principle of autonomy?
Advocating for patient safety
Maintaining patient confidentiality
Minimizing errors
Overcoming disparities in care - Answer Maintaining patient confidentiality
2. Which statement reflects the ethical principle of beneficence?
"I treat my patient's pain with analgesics"
"I will make sure I treat all of my patients fairly."
"I will prevent my patient from falling out of bed."
