Nursing Ethics Quiz
Test your knowledge and understanding of ethical principles in nursing practice.
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Which of the following is a core principle of nursing ethics?
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Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-maleficence
All of the above
A nurse is caring for a patient who refuses treatment. What should the nurse do?
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Respect the patient’s decision and document it
Convince the patient to accept treatment
Ignore the patient’s wishes
Inform the patient’s family only
Select all that are considered breaches of patient confidentiality.
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Discussing patient information in public areas
Accessing patient records without a need to know
Sharing patient information with unauthorized persons
Documenting care accurately and privately
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Please rate your agreement with the following statements regarding ethical behavior in nursing.
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It is important to advocate for patients’ rights.
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Maintaining patient confidentiality is essential.
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Nurses should report unethical behavior by colleagues.
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A patient requests not to inform their family about their diagnosis. What is the most ethical action?
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Respect the patient’s wishes and maintain confidentiality
Tell the family to ensure support
Ask a colleague for advice without patient consent
Ignore the patient’s request
What should a nurse do if they observe a colleague making a medication error?
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Report the error according to hospital policy
Ignore the error to protect the colleague
Correct the error without reporting it
Confront the colleague privately and take no further action
Which of the following best describes informed consent?
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Patient understands and agrees to treatment after receiving information
Patient is told what to do by the nurse
Consent is obtained from family only
No information is provided before treatment
Rate your confidence in handling ethical dilemmas in nursing practice.
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Briefly describe an ethical dilemma you have encountered or might encounter in nursing and how you would address it.
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