Sample Questions and Answers
Which of the following is an example of negligence in nursing practice?
Failing to assess a patient’s condition
B. Providing pain medication as prescribed
C. Educating the patient about discharge instructions
D. Documenting a patient’s vital signs every four hours
Answer: A
Which legal concept refers to the duty of a nurse to provide care that meets the standards of the profession?
Malpractice
B. Negligence
C. Standard of care
D. Battery
Answer: C
A nurse is caring for a patient who refuses a life-saving treatment. The nurse should:
Force the treatment on the patient
B. Inform the patient about the consequences of refusing the treatment
C. Ignore the refusal and proceed with the treatment
D. Call security to enforce the treatment
Answer: B
What should a nurse do if they suspect abuse or neglect in a patient?
Ignore it if the patient refuses to speak
B. Report it immediately to the appropriate authorities
C. Speak with the family before reporting
D. Discuss it with the patient’s doctor first
Answer: B
In which situation is a nurse legally obligated to break patient confidentiality?
When a friend asks about the patient’s condition
B. When the patient is a threat to themselves or others
C. When the patient requests it
D. When the nurse feels uncomfortable
Answer: B
What is the legal document that allows a patient to make medical decisions for themselves if they become incapacitated?
Durable power of attorney for healthcare
B. Living will
C. Advance directive
D. Health insurance policy
Answer: A
Which action is an example of assault in nursing practice?
Administering medication without consent
B. Failing to document nursing interventions
C. Discussing a patient’s diagnosis with a family member
D. Giving a patient an injection as prescribed
Answer: A
A nurse mistakenly administers the wrong medication to a patient. This is an example of:
Battery
B. Malpractice
C. Negligence
D. False imprisonment
Answer: B
Which of the following is an example of false imprisonment in nursing practice?
A nurse administers medication without patient consent
B. A nurse locks a patient in a room against their will
C. A nurse fails to monitor a patient’s vital signs
D. A nurse does not document patient care properly
Answer: B
Which of the following actions is considered a violation of patient autonomy?
Administering medication as prescribed
B. Requiring a patient to take part in a study without their consent
C. Offering a patient pain management options
D. Discussing a patient’s health status with their family
Answer: B
A nurse receives a subpoena to testify in court regarding a patient’s care. The nurse should:
Ignore the subpoena if they are not directly involved in the case
B. Testify only about what was documented in the patient’s chart
C. Discuss the case with the patient’s family before the testimony
D. Refuse to testify, as nurses are not required to appear in court
Answer: B
Which of the following describes informed consent?
The patient must be informed of the risks, benefits, and alternatives to the treatment
B. The patient can sign the form after the procedure is done
C. The nurse can sign the form on behalf of the patient
D. Informed consent is not necessary for emergency procedures
Answer: A
A nurse is working in a hospital that does not have the proper equipment for a procedure. What is the nurse’s legal responsibility?
Proceed with the procedure as best as possible
B. Document the lack of equipment and notify the supervisor
C. Cancel the procedure immediately
D. Ask the patient to leave if the procedure cannot be completed
Answer: B
When a nurse does not follow the facility’s policies and procedures, it may be considered:
Malpractice
B. Standard of care
C. Negligence
D. A routine error
Answer: C
A nurse who has knowledge of unsafe patient care should:
Ignore the situation if it is not directly affecting their patient
B. Report the unsafe practice to the appropriate supervisor or authority
C. Talk to the colleague privately and forget about it
D. Discuss the situation with the family of the patient involved
Answer: B
Which of the following is an example of a nurse practicing within their scope of practice?
Performing a surgical procedure
B. Administering an intravenous infusion as prescribed
C. Diagnosing a patient’s condition
D. Prescribing medication for a patient
Answer: B
What is the nurse’s legal responsibility when a patient refuses treatment?
Forcibly administer the treatment
B. Document the refusal and inform the physician
C. Ignore the refusal if the treatment is life-saving
D. Immediately discharge the patient from care
Answer: B
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