NSG 423 Policy, Trends & Ethics in Nursing MIDTERM READINESS GUIDE Q & S 2025/2026

1. Multiple Choice: Which ethical principle is primarily
concerned with the distribution of resources and benefits?
 a) Autonomy
 b) Justice
 c) Beneficence
 d) Nonmaleficence
 Correct Answer: b) Justice
 Rationale: Justice refers to fairness in the distribution of
resources and benefits, which is essential in healthcare
policy and nursing ethics.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The principle of _______ requires
healthcare professionals to do good to the patients they
serve.
 Correct Answer: Beneficence
 Rationale: Beneficence is the ethical principle that
obligates healthcare professionals to take actions that
benefit patients.
3. True/False: Informed consent is only necessary for
invasive procedures.
 Correct Answer: False
 Rationale: Informed consent is required for all medical
interventions, not just invasive procedures, as it respects
the patient's autonomy and right to make decisions about
their own care.
4. Multiple Response: Select all the factors that can
influence healthcare policy trends:
 a) Technological advancements
 b) Economic constraints
 c) Population demographics