(JHU) NR.120.501 Professionalism for Nursing Health Care - Final Exam Readiness Guide 2024.(JHU) NR.120.501 Professionalism for Nursing Health Care - Final Exam Readiness Guide 2024.(JHU) NR.120.501 Professionalism for Nursing Health Care - Final Exam Readiness Guide 2024.
,1. Multiple Choice: Which ethical principle is primarily
concerned with the distribution of resources and benefits in
healthcare?
a) Autonomy
b) Beneficence
c) Justice
d) Nonmaleficence
Correct Answer: c) Justice
Rationale: Justice refers to fairness in the distribution of
resources and benefits, which is essential in healthcare
settings to ensure equitable treatment for all patients.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The concept of _______ requires nurses
to respect and support a patient's right to make informed
decisions about their own health care.
Correct Answer: Autonomy
Rationale: Autonomy is the principle that underscores the
importance of respecting and supporting a patient's
independence in making informed health care decisions.
3. True/False: Informed consent is only necessary for
surgical procedures.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Informed consent is required for all medical
interventions, not just surgical procedures, to ensure that
patients are fully aware of the risks, benefits, and
alternatives before agreeing to treatment.
, nursing?
a) Adhering to evidence-based practices
b) Maintaining patient confidentiality
c) Delegating tasks beyond one's scope of practice
d) Participating in continuing education
Correct Answers: a) Adhering to evidence-based
practices, b) Maintaining patient confidentiality, d)
Participating in continuing education
Rationale: Professional accountability involves adhering
to standards of practice, maintaining confidentiality, and
pursuing ongoing education. Delegating tasks beyond one's
scope is not an example of professional accountability.
5. Multiple Choice: The nurse's role in advocating for patient
care primarily involves:
a) Prescribing medications
b) Performing diagnostic tests
c) Ensuring the patient's wishes are respected
d) Managing the healthcare team
Correct Answer: c) Ensuring the patient's wishes are
respected
Rationale: Advocacy is a key aspect of nursing, where
nurses ensure that the patient's preferences and interests
are represented and respected in the care process.
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The principle of _______ obliges
healthcare professionals to do good and provide benefit to
patients in their care.
Correct Answer: Beneficence
Rationale: Beneficence is the ethical principle that
compels healthcare providers to act in ways that benefit
patients, promoting their well-being and best interests.
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