Nursing Ethics Quiz PDF

## Nursing Ethics Quiz 1. What is the definition of nursing ethics? - A. A science that studies human behavior in healthcare. - B. A system of principles governing a nurse's actions. - **C. All of the above.** 2. One of the core principles of nursing ethics is: - **A. Privacy and c...

## Nursing Ethics Quiz 1. What is the definition of nursing ethics? - A. A science that studies human behavior in healthcare. - B. A system of principles governing a nurse's actions. - **C. All of the above.** 2. One of the core principles of nursing ethics is: - **A. Privacy and confidentiality.** - B. Medical negligence. - C. Both of the above. 3. What does Beneficence mean in the context of nursing ethics? - A. Avoiding harm. - **B. Promoting good.** - C. Respecting patient decisions. 4. An example of the justice principle (Justice) is: - A. Giving priority to wealthy patients. - **B. Providing equal care to all patients.** - C. Hiding information from patients. 5. What should a nurse do when asked to perform a procedure they are not trained for? - **A. Refuse the procedure.** - B. Perform the procedure without hesitation. - C. Ask colleagues for help. 6. What is the ethical principle related to maintaining patient confidentiality? - A. Justice. - **B. Confidentiality.** - C. Honesty. 7. Which of the following is an example of the principle of responsibility? - **A. Explaining the nurse's actions during an error.** - B. Keeping the patient's information private. - C. Providing care despite resource shortages. 8. Which figure is associated with the first ethical code in nursing? - **A. Florence Nightingale.** - B. Alexander Fleming. - C. Louis Pasteur. 9. What does Nonmaleficence refer to? - A. Providing help to patients. - **B. Avoiding causing harm.** - C. Promoting justice. 10. What is the key element in the autonomy principle? - **A. Respecting patients' decisions.** - B. Ensuring privacy only. - C. Making decisions on behalf of the patient. 11. According to the document, when did nursing become an independent profession? - A. In medieval times. - **B. In the 20th century.** - C. During the 1960s and 1970s. 12. What principle obliges a nurse to justify their actions? - A. Fidelity. - **B. Accountability.** - C. Beneficence. 13. What ethical focus did Florence Nightingale emphasize? - **A. Disease prevention rather than treatment.** - B. Treating patients only. - C. Providing medical resources. 14. Which of the following is a violation of confidentiality? - **A. Discussing a patient's case in an elevator with colleagues.** - B. Keeping patient records secure. - C. Providing a confidential report to the treating doctor. 15. Why is the principle of justice important in nursing? - **A. To ensure equal care for all patients.** - B. To provide the best treatment only to wealthy patients. - C. To focus only on chronic diseases. 16. Among the ethical responsibilities of a nurse: - **A. Refusing to perform procedures they are not trained for.** - B. Relying solely on colleagues to make decisions. - C. Ignoring inappropriate patient requests. 17. How can a nurse promote patient autonomy? - A. Making decisions on their behalf. - **B. Educating them about their options.** - C. Limiting their choices to avoid mistakes. 18. Which principle focuses on protecting patient safety and rights? - A. Justice. - **B. Beneficence.** - C. Responsibility. 19. What is the primary goal of nursing ethics? - A. Providing effective treatment only. - **B. Improving overall patient health.** - C. Focusing on medical procedures. 20. What is a nurse's role when making difficult decisions? - **A. Focusing only on the patient's interests.** - B. Making quick decisions without consultation. - C. Avoiding the decision if it is complex. 21. What does "Nonmaleficence" mean? - A. Providing treatment without pain. - **B. Preventing harm to patients.** - C. Ensuring only psychological comfort. 22. In what context is health education part of nursing roles? - **A. In promoting public health.** - B. Only in providing treatment. - C. Only in emergency cases. 23. Which of the following is considered a breach of privacy? - A. Covering the patient appropriately. - **B. Sharing patient information without consent.** - C. Securing records in a safe place. 24. Which ethical principle requires nurses to protect patient information? - A. Privacy. - **B. Confidentiality.** - C. Responsibility. 25. What distinguishes the fidelity principle in nursing? - **A. Commitment to professional promises and responsibilities.** - B. Providing care based on patient preferences. - C. Making independent decisions regardless of others. 26. How can a nurse enhance the justice principle in their work? - A. Giving priority to certain patients. - **B. Providing equal care to all patients.** - C. Focusing only on easier cases. 27. What ethical aspect was highlighted during Florence Nightingale's time? - A. Focus on treatment. - **B. Prevention and education.** - C. Improving hospital environments only. 28. Which of the following is part of the nursing definition? - A. Providing care only for patients. - **B. Preventing illness and promoting health.** - C. Working under doctors' supervision. 29. Which principle emphasizes the patient's right to make their own decisions? - **A. Autonomy.** - B. Justice. - C. Confidentiality. 30. What is an example of professional responsibility for nurses? - **A. Explaining procedures to the patient beforehand.** - B. Avoiding patient questions. - C. Relying on colleagues to clarify mistakes. 31. How should a nurse address ethical conflicts? - **A. Follow professional ethical principles.** - B. Make decisions based on personal desires. - C. Avoid making a decision until the conflict is resolved. 32. What is the main purpose of developing nursing ethics? - A. Improving nurse-patient relationships. - B. Reducing professional errors. - **C. Promoting professional behavior standards.**