ANCC Legal, Ethics, Policy Study Set Questions
With Accurate Answers
Alternative/Complementary Therapies correct answer A term that refers to
treatments that are used along with, or in place of, conventional medicine
Assault correct answer A threat
Ex: shaking a fist in the air in the direction of another person and threatening to
"punch them in the face"
Autonomy correct answer (n.) self-government, political control
- respect an individual's thoughts and actions
Battery correct answer An illegal, willful, angry, violent, or negligent striking of a
person, his clothes, or anything with which he is in contact
Benchmarking correct answer a process by which a company compares its
performance with that of high-performing organizations
Beneficence correct answer Duty to prevent harm and promote good
CAGE questionnaire correct answer cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener
CAM-ICU (Confusion Assessment Method for ICU) correct answer tool deigned to
be used to assess delirium including altered mental status and disorganized
thinking
4 features:
,acute onset of mental status change
inattention
disorganized thinking
altered level of consciousness
Should be conducted every day / every shift with ICU patient
Care Map correct answer a tool that specifies activities providers may use in a
timely sequence to achieve desired outcomes for care. The outcomes are
measurable, and the pathway tools strive to reduce differences in client care.
Certification correct answer Establishes that a person has met certain standards in
a particular profession which signify mastery of specialized knowledge and skills
Competence correct answer A state in which a patient is able to make personal
decisions about their care. Implies the ability to reason, differentiate good and
bad and communicate understanding
Continuous Process Improvement correct answer a way to make sure
manufacturing processes are completed as effectively as possible, increasing the
quality of work by reducing errors, inefficiencies, and waste (rather than waiting
for a problem to occur, processes are continuously reviewed with the goal of
finding ways to improve them)
Credentialing and Privileging correct answer Process by which a nurse practitioner
is granted permission to practice in an inpatient setting
Privileges may be granted in part or full.
, Credentials correct answer Encompass required education, licensure, and
certification to practice as a NP
Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT) correct answer Adults who are
sedated, nonverbal
1. Facial expression
2. Body movements
3. Muscle tension
4. Compliance with the ventilator or vocalization
Score 0-8
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS): Standard 5 correct
answer Healthcare organizations must offer and provide language assistance
services, including bilingual staff and interpreter services, at no extra cost to each
patient with limited English proficiency during all operating hours
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS): Standard 6 correct
answer Healthcare organizations are to provide patients, in their preferred
language, both verbal and written notices/offers informing them of their rights to
receive language assistance services
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS): Standard 7 correct
answer Healthcare organizations must assure the competence of language
interpreter. Family and friends should not be used to provide translation unless
patient requests them to do so.
With Accurate Answers
Alternative/Complementary Therapies correct answer A term that refers to
treatments that are used along with, or in place of, conventional medicine
Assault correct answer A threat
Ex: shaking a fist in the air in the direction of another person and threatening to
"punch them in the face"
Autonomy correct answer (n.) self-government, political control
- respect an individual's thoughts and actions
Battery correct answer An illegal, willful, angry, violent, or negligent striking of a
person, his clothes, or anything with which he is in contact
Benchmarking correct answer a process by which a company compares its
performance with that of high-performing organizations
Beneficence correct answer Duty to prevent harm and promote good
CAGE questionnaire correct answer cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener
CAM-ICU (Confusion Assessment Method for ICU) correct answer tool deigned to
be used to assess delirium including altered mental status and disorganized
thinking
4 features:
,acute onset of mental status change
inattention
disorganized thinking
altered level of consciousness
Should be conducted every day / every shift with ICU patient
Care Map correct answer a tool that specifies activities providers may use in a
timely sequence to achieve desired outcomes for care. The outcomes are
measurable, and the pathway tools strive to reduce differences in client care.
Certification correct answer Establishes that a person has met certain standards in
a particular profession which signify mastery of specialized knowledge and skills
Competence correct answer A state in which a patient is able to make personal
decisions about their care. Implies the ability to reason, differentiate good and
bad and communicate understanding
Continuous Process Improvement correct answer a way to make sure
manufacturing processes are completed as effectively as possible, increasing the
quality of work by reducing errors, inefficiencies, and waste (rather than waiting
for a problem to occur, processes are continuously reviewed with the goal of
finding ways to improve them)
Credentialing and Privileging correct answer Process by which a nurse practitioner
is granted permission to practice in an inpatient setting
Privileges may be granted in part or full.
, Credentials correct answer Encompass required education, licensure, and
certification to practice as a NP
Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT) correct answer Adults who are
sedated, nonverbal
1. Facial expression
2. Body movements
3. Muscle tension
4. Compliance with the ventilator or vocalization
Score 0-8
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS): Standard 5 correct
answer Healthcare organizations must offer and provide language assistance
services, including bilingual staff and interpreter services, at no extra cost to each
patient with limited English proficiency during all operating hours
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS): Standard 6 correct
answer Healthcare organizations are to provide patients, in their preferred
language, both verbal and written notices/offers informing them of their rights to
receive language assistance services
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS): Standard 7 correct
answer Healthcare organizations must assure the competence of language
interpreter. Family and friends should not be used to provide translation unless
patient requests them to do so.
