SAUNDERS COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW FOR THE NCLEX-RN 9TH
EDITION – UNIT II: 100 PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN NURSING
IT INCLUDES TOPICS SUCH AS:
1. POPULATION HEALTH NURSING
2. ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES
3. PRIORITIZING CLIENT CARE, LEADERSHIP, AND MANAGEMENT
4. DELEGATION AND SUPERVISION
5. CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND DIVERSITY
6. COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
UNIT II — PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN NURSING
1. The nurse understands that accountability in nursing practice means:
A. Being responsible for one’s actions and decisions
B. Delegating tasks to others without supervision
C. Reporting errors only when serious harm occurs
D. Following orders without question
Answer: A
2. The primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act is to:
A. Regulate nursing salaries
B. Define the scope of nursing practice
C. Control health insurance reimbursement
D. Set hospital policies
Answer: B
3. A nurse witnesses another nurse administering the wrong medication but not reporting it.
The observing nurse should:
A. Ignore the situation
B. Report the incident according to policy
C. Confront the client
D. Tell other staff members
Answer: B
4. The ethical principle of beneficence refers to:
A. Doing good and promoting the client’s welfare
B. Avoiding harm
C. Telling the truth
D. Respecting client autonomy
Answer: A
5. When delegating a task, the nurse must consider:
A. The client’s insurance coverage
B. The competence of the delegatee
C. The physician’s preferences
, D. The shift length
Answer: B
6. The nurse should refuse to carry out a physician’s order if it:
A. Requires clarification
B. Is unclear but routine
C. Is questionable or unsafe
D. Conflicts with hospital policy
Answer: C
7. Which activity best demonstrates advocacy?
A. Speaking on behalf of a client to obtain needed resources
B. Documenting nursing care
C. Following physician’s orders
D. Completing an incident report
Answer: A
8. Confidentiality is maintained when a nurse:
A. Discusses a client’s condition only with authorized personnel
B. Shares client information with family without consent
C. Talks about the client in public areas
D. Posts clinical experiences online without names
Answer: A
9. Which statement about informed consent is correct?
A. The nurse must ensure the client understands the procedure
B. The nurse is responsible for explaining all risks
C. The nurse signs the consent form as a representative
D. Consent is implied when the client arrives at the hospital
Answer: A
10. The first step in ethical decision-making is:
A. Identifying the problem
B. Reviewing hospital policy
C. Consulting legal counsel
D. Discussing with family
Answer: A
11. A nurse who fails to provide care that another prudent nurse would provide may be
charged with:
A. Assault
B. Negligence
C. Battery
D. Defamation
Answer: B
12. The principle of nonmaleficence means:
A. Doing good
B. Telling the truth
C. Doing no harm
D. Maintaining privacy
Answer: C
EDITION – UNIT II: 100 PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN NURSING
IT INCLUDES TOPICS SUCH AS:
1. POPULATION HEALTH NURSING
2. ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES
3. PRIORITIZING CLIENT CARE, LEADERSHIP, AND MANAGEMENT
4. DELEGATION AND SUPERVISION
5. CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND DIVERSITY
6. COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
UNIT II — PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN NURSING
1. The nurse understands that accountability in nursing practice means:
A. Being responsible for one’s actions and decisions
B. Delegating tasks to others without supervision
C. Reporting errors only when serious harm occurs
D. Following orders without question
Answer: A
2. The primary purpose of the Nurse Practice Act is to:
A. Regulate nursing salaries
B. Define the scope of nursing practice
C. Control health insurance reimbursement
D. Set hospital policies
Answer: B
3. A nurse witnesses another nurse administering the wrong medication but not reporting it.
The observing nurse should:
A. Ignore the situation
B. Report the incident according to policy
C. Confront the client
D. Tell other staff members
Answer: B
4. The ethical principle of beneficence refers to:
A. Doing good and promoting the client’s welfare
B. Avoiding harm
C. Telling the truth
D. Respecting client autonomy
Answer: A
5. When delegating a task, the nurse must consider:
A. The client’s insurance coverage
B. The competence of the delegatee
C. The physician’s preferences
, D. The shift length
Answer: B
6. The nurse should refuse to carry out a physician’s order if it:
A. Requires clarification
B. Is unclear but routine
C. Is questionable or unsafe
D. Conflicts with hospital policy
Answer: C
7. Which activity best demonstrates advocacy?
A. Speaking on behalf of a client to obtain needed resources
B. Documenting nursing care
C. Following physician’s orders
D. Completing an incident report
Answer: A
8. Confidentiality is maintained when a nurse:
A. Discusses a client’s condition only with authorized personnel
B. Shares client information with family without consent
C. Talks about the client in public areas
D. Posts clinical experiences online without names
Answer: A
9. Which statement about informed consent is correct?
A. The nurse must ensure the client understands the procedure
B. The nurse is responsible for explaining all risks
C. The nurse signs the consent form as a representative
D. Consent is implied when the client arrives at the hospital
Answer: A
10. The first step in ethical decision-making is:
A. Identifying the problem
B. Reviewing hospital policy
C. Consulting legal counsel
D. Discussing with family
Answer: A
11. A nurse who fails to provide care that another prudent nurse would provide may be
charged with:
A. Assault
B. Negligence
C. Battery
D. Defamation
Answer: B
12. The principle of nonmaleficence means:
A. Doing good
B. Telling the truth
C. Doing no harm
D. Maintaining privacy
Answer: C
