NUR 3826 Legal & Ethical Issues in Nursing FINALS READINESS EXAM Q & S 2025/2026

1. Which legal principle is primarily concerned with holding
individuals accountable for any harm caused by their
actions in a healthcare setting?
 - A. Confidentiality
 - B. Informed Consent
 - C. Liability
 - D. Autonomy

 Correct Answer: C. Liability
 Rationale: Liability refers to the legal responsibility for
one's actions, especially when their actions cause harm.
2. A nurse witnesses a colleague administering the wrong
medication to a patient. What is the first ethical action the
nurse should take?
 - A. Report the incident to the nurse manager
 - B. Confront the colleague directly
 - C. Document the incident in the patient's chart
 - D. Notify the risk management department

 Correct Answer: B. Confront the colleague directly
 Rationale: Addressing the error promptly and directly
can prevent harm and allows for immediate corrective
action.
3. Which of the following is NOT a component of informed
consent?
 - A. Disclosure of risks and benefits
 - B. Patient’s literacy level
 - C. Competence to make decisions
 - D. Voluntariness of decision