All Free Nursing Management and Ethics MCQs with Answers

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  • A. Cognitive domain
  • B. Affective domain
  • C. Psychomotor domain
  • D. Physiological domain

Explanation: The affective domain involves attitudes, values, feelings and respect for others.

Correct answer: Affective domain
Moderate
  • A. Give a detailed written booklet only
  • B. Use small print to provide more information
  • C. Use large print, simple words and verbal explanation
  • D. Ask a family member to teach without the patient

Explanation: Teaching should be adapted to the learner's sensory ability, literacy and needs.

Correct answer: Use large print, simple words and verbal explanation
  • A. Individual bedside coaching
  • B. A structured lecture with visual aids
  • C. Unsupervised return demonstration
  • D. Private counselling for one student

Explanation: A structured lecture can efficiently provide common information to a large group, and visual aids can improve attention and understanding.

Correct answer: A structured lecture with visual aids
Very hard
  • A. Behaviourist learning
  • B. Cognitive learning
  • C. Classical conditioning
  • D. Trial-and-error punishment

Explanation: Cognitive learning emphasises understanding, reasoning, organisation of information and linking new knowledge with prior knowledge.

Correct answer: Cognitive learning
Hard
  • A. An answer key for multiple-choice questions
  • B. A rating scale with defined performance criteria
  • C. A medication calculation formula
  • D. A list of lecture topics

Explanation: A rating scale with clear criteria can judge the quality of communication, such as listening, clarity and empathy.

Correct answer: A rating scale with defined performance criteria
  • A. Begin with the most difficult procedure
  • B. Clarify the objectives and link them to patient care
  • C. Give students the final examination questions
  • D. Allow students to observe without instructions

Explanation: Clear objectives help students understand what they are expected to learn and why it matters in patient care.

Correct answer: Clarify the objectives and link them to patient care
Moderate
  • A. Confirm the student's preparation and explain the expected standard
  • B. Leave the student alone to encourage independence
  • C. Correct every movement before the procedure starts
  • D. Ask another student to take responsibility for the patient

Explanation: The instructor should confirm readiness, explain the expected standard and ensure that patient safety is maintained.

Correct answer: Confirm the student's preparation and explain the expected standard
  • A. Diagnostic evaluation
  • B. Formative evaluation
  • C. Summative evaluation
  • D. Informal observation

Explanation: Summative evaluation is conducted at the end of a course or instructional unit to judge overall achievement.

Correct answer: Summative evaluation
  • A. Diagnostic assessment
  • B. Final examination
  • C. Summative assessment
  • D. Certificate assessment

Explanation: Diagnostic assessment identifies existing knowledge, misconceptions and learning needs before or early in instruction.

Correct answer: Diagnostic assessment
Very hard
  • A. Classical conditioning
  • B. Discovery learning
  • C. Shaping through reinforcement
  • D. Cognitive mapping

Explanation: Shaping develops a desired behaviour through successive small steps, with reinforcement for each improvement.

Correct answer: Shaping through reinforcement
Hard
  • A. Giving repeated facts without explanation
  • B. Presenting an advance organizer before the lesson
  • C. Using punishment for incorrect answers
  • D. Allowing practice without any guidance

Explanation: An advance organizer links new information with concepts that students are about to learn, helping them organize meaningfully.

Correct answer: Presenting an advance organizer before the lesson
  • A. Imitation
  • B. Manipulation
  • C. Precision
  • D. Naturalization

Explanation: Manipulation means performing a skill by following instructions or directions after initial learning.

Correct answer: Manipulation
  • A. Learning objectives
  • B. Teaching-learning activities
  • C. Reference list
  • D. Evaluation criteria

Explanation: Teaching-learning activities describe the planned actions, such as discussion, demonstration, practice and questioning.

Correct answer: Teaching-learning activities
  • A. Role play
  • B. A silent reading assignment
  • C. A routine attendance lecture
  • D. A multiple-choice test

Explanation: Role play allows students to practise communication in a realistic but safe situation and receive feedback afterward.

Correct answer: Role play
Easy
  • A. A long written pharmacology handout
  • B. A pictorial medication schedule
  • C. A detailed statistical report
  • D. An unlabelled anatomical model

Explanation: A pictorial medication schedule uses simple visual cues and can help a patient with limited reading ability distinguish medication times.

Correct answer: A pictorial medication schedule
  • A. Adults learn best when content relates to a current problem
  • B. Adults should receive identical instruction regardless of experience
  • C. Adults learn only through memorizing teacher explanations
  • D. Adults should avoid using their previous experiences

Explanation: Adults are more motivated when learning helps solve a current personal, family or work-related problem.

Correct answer: Adults learn best when content relates to a current problem
Easy
  • A. Validity
  • B. Reliability
  • C. Objectivity of the syllabus
  • D. Learner readiness

Explanation: Reliability refers to the consistency of measurement when an assessment is repeated under similar conditions.

Correct answer: Reliability
  • A. Allow the procedure to continue without comment
  • B. Stop the action and explain the contamination risk
  • C. Complete the whole procedure for the student
  • D. Wait until the end of the clinical day to mention it

Explanation: The instructor should intervene immediately to prevent contamination and protect patient safety, then explain the reason and allow the…

Correct answer: Stop the action and explain the contamination risk
  • A. The student will value patient privacy.
  • B. The student will describe the steps of suctioning.
  • C. The student will perform oral suctioning safely.
  • D. The student will understand airway obstruction.

Explanation: A psychomotor objective describes an observable physical skill, such as performing oral suctioning safely.

Correct answer: The student will perform oral suctioning safely.
Moderate
  • A. Choose a detailed English handout.
  • B. Assess language and communication needs.
  • C. Schedule a long lecture for the group.
  • D. Ask patients to study the topic at home.

Explanation: Assessing language and communication needs helps the nurse choose understandable words, interpreters and suitable materials.

Correct answer: Assess language and communication needs.