Core Principles and Practices in Nursing Law,
Ethics, and Professionalism
This exam covers fundamental legal requirements, ethical frameworks,
and professional standards vital for safe, responsible, and ethical
nursing care. It emphasizes nurses’ duties, patient rights, confidentiality,
and decision-making to promote quality healthcare and protect both
patients and nurses.
1. What does informed consent require?
✔ Explanation of risks, benefits, and alternatives provided to the
patient
2. A nurse’s duty to keep patient information private is called:
✔ Confidentiality
3. Which legal term means failure to act as a reasonably prudent
nurse would?
✔ Negligence
4. A nurse must report which of the following to authorities?
✔ Suspected child abuse
5. Which principle requires honesty in nursing practice?
✔ Veracity
6. What is the cornerstone document guiding nursing ethics?
✔ The Code of Ethics for Nurses
7. A nurse witnessing a patient’s signature ensures the patient:
✔ Is competent and signs voluntarily
