A nurse witnessed a colleague giving a placebo injection to a patient complaining of severe pain, without informing the patient of its true nature. Later, the patient expressed confusion, saying the injection did not provide any relief. The nurse debates whether to report this act. Which ethical principle is being violated in this scenario?

A 16-year-old student goes to the health center for HIV testing. She insists on keeping it secret from her parents. According to RA 11166, the HIV & AIDS Policy Act, the nurse should:

A patient with schizophrenia is being physically restrained after showing violent behavior. His family complains that his rights are being violated. The nurse explains that restraints are allowed if all other alternatives are exhausted, as per ANA guidelines. Which ethical principle is most at risk in this intervention?

A nurse in the operating room failed to check the sterility of an instrument before passing it to the surgeon. The patient later developed sepsis. The hospital argued that the surgeon should be held liable, but the nurse was also questioned in court. Which legal doctrine could be applied to hold the surgeon primarily responsible as 'captain of the ship'?

During an outbreak of a deadly infectious disease, the government mandates a mass vaccination program. A patient refuses, citing religious beliefs. However, the nurse explains that informed consent may not apply when public health is at risk. Which exception to informed consent is most applicable?

Which principle is BEST demonstrated when a nurse admits to making a medication error and promptly reports it?

A nurse allows a patient to refuse chemotherapy despite her personal belief that it could prolong the patient's life. This is an example of:

What distinguishes morals from ethics?

A nurse discloses a patient's HIV status to the patient's employer without consent. Which right of the patient is most directly violated?

A 15-year-old married minor seeks medical consultation without her parents. Who can give consent in this case?

Which is NOT a requisite of negligence?

A nurse forcibly inserts a urinary catheter despite the patient's repeated refusal. This act constitutes:

Which ethical principle supports equitable distribution of healthcare resources regardless of socioeconomic status?

A nurse tells a terminally ill patient, 'You'll be fine; everything will be okay,' even though the prognosis is poor. Which principle is compromised?

A staff nurse committed an error due to gross incompetence, and the Board of Nursing revoked her license. What is the requirement before reinstatement?

A nurse asks herself, 'What would a reasonable nurse do in this same situation?' This reflects which doctrine?

Which law specifically governs the licensure, scope of practice, and rights of Filipino nurses?

Which patient's right is being upheld when he is allowed to refuse blood transfusion due to religious beliefs?

A nurse fails to elevate the side rails of a confused elderly patient, who then falls and suffers a hip fracture. All four requisites of negligence are proven in court. The nurse is MOST likely guilty of: