Nursing Ethics Knowledge Assessment

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1. 1

   What is the primary purpose of nursing ethics?

   A To ensure patient safety and advocate for patient rights B To increase the efficiency of healthcare systems C To provide nurses with higher salaries
2. 2

   What is the key ethical principle involved in patient autonomy?

   A Confidentiality B Respect for patient's decision-making rights C Provision of equitable care
3. 3

   Informed consent is a critical aspect of which ethical principle?

   A Autonomy B Nonmaleficence C Justice
4. 4

   Which ethical principle is most involved when a nurse acts to prevent harm to a patient?

   A Autonomy B Nonmaleficence C Beneficence
5. 5

   What role does 'beneficence' play in nursing practice?

   A Ensuring confidentiality B Distributing resources fairly C Promoting the well-being and health of patients
6. 6

   How does the ethical principle of justice apply to nursing?

   A Ensuring fair distribution of resources and treatments B Promoting patient confidentiality C Enhancing patient autonomy
7. 7

   Why is confidentiality important in nursing ethics?

   A To reduce workload on nurses B To protect patient privacy and encourage open communication C To ensure government compliance
8. 8

   What should a nurse do if faced with an ethical dilemma?

   A Resolve it independently B Ignore it C Seek guidance from a supervisor or ethics committee
9. 9

   What fundamental ethical principle demands truthfulness and accuracy from nurses?

   A Veracity B Fidelity C Justice
10. 10

    Fidelity in nursing ethics primarily involves?

    A Ensuring patient confidentiality B Promoting patient autonomy C Keeping promises and maintaining loyalty to patients