NCLEX-RN Practice Test

Question 1

Which of the following principles is affected by a nurse’s cultural or ethnic background?

Accepted Answer

Morals

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Veracity

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Code of conduct

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Ethics

Question 2

The doctrines found in the Nursing Code of Ethics have all of the following attributes EXCEPT they are not.

Accepted Answer

optional.

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meant to guide a nurse’s practice.

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mandatory.

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universal.

Question 3

The right to self-determination refers to the

Accepted Answer

patient’s right to make decisions regarding care.

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nurse’s and physician’s rights to make the most appropriate decision, regarding a patient’s care.

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physician’s right to make decisions about a patient’s care if the patient is no longer able to make decisions.

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patient’s right to choose a physician.

Question 4

What is the final step in the ethical decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

Make changes based on an evaluation of the original plan.

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Carry out the decision.

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Identify the issue.

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Consult an ethics expert or committee.

Question 5

Which term listed below describes the idea that the nurse should do no harm to the patient?

Accepted Answer

Nonmaleficence

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Autonomy

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Beneficence

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Veracity

Question 6

Which of the following theories describes the idea that ethical conflicts should be resolved, according to the obligations of the nurse?

Accepted Answer

Deontology

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Utilitarianism

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Virtue

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Egoist

Question 7

All of the following provisions are included in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

prevention of patients from sharing their private medical information with their insurance carrier.

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protection of patients’ privacy.

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establishment of the need for institutions and providers to protect their patients’ health records.

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prevention of health care providers from sharing medical information with other providers not directly involved in their patients’ care.

Question 8

All of the following statements about informed consent are correct EXCEPT

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the nurse should never sign consent forms with a patient as this is the physician’s role.

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consent should be voluntary and can only be given by the patient or a legally appointed representative.

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the nurse should obtain consent from the patient after the physician has counseled the patient.

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informed consent should be obtained before every procedure.

Question 9

A patient comes into the emergency room with a gunshot wound to his back. He states that the gun accidentally went off while he was cleaning it. What should the nurse do?

Accepted Answer

Inform the law enforcement authorities, according to hospital protocol.

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Make an anonymous report to the police department.

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Do not report the incident as the patient has the right to privacy.

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Encourage the patient to report his injury to the police.

Question 10

The physician has ordered a low-potassium diet for a child with acute glomerulonephritis. Which snack is suitable for the child with potassium restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Apricots

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Raisins

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Oranges

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Bananas