ANCC STUDY GUIDE: REVIEW OF TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST UPDATE: 2026
1. In assessing the philosophy for nursing services for possible revision, the nurse
executive is most heavily influenced by the organization's: a. mission statement
b. consumer surveys
c. financial resources
d. policy statements: Correct answer is: a. mission statement
The organization's philosophy must always be consistent with the mission of the
enterprise. In this way, there is clarify
,of intent about what the organization stands for and what it intends to accomplish.
2. In planning for change, the successful change agent makes a commitment
to:
a. help followers arrive at total consensus regarding the change.
b. encourage subgroup opposition to change so many viewpoints can be heard
c. utilize change by drift if resistance to change is too strong
d. be available to support those affected by change until refreezing occurs.: The
correct answer is: d
Unless there is support until the desired change has replaced the status quo, the
likelihood of "backsliding" is high. The successful change agent recognizes the need to
help her or his clients remain with the process until the desired change has replaced the
prior way of doing things.
3. Strategic planning:
a. focuses on the long-range goals for the organization
, b. requires a broad range of management expertise
c. is synonymous with tactical planning
d. is generally a middle-management function.: The correct answer is: a.
Strategic planning, in contract to tactical planning, is future-directed and concerned
primarily with putting in place the resources to achieve long-term goals.
4. In planning for managed care, which of the folllowing goals would be most appropriate
for the nurse manager?
a. Clinical outcomes should occur within a prescribed time frame.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
LATEST UPDATE: 2026
1. In assessing the philosophy for nursing services for possible revision, the nurse
executive is most heavily influenced by the organization's: a. mission statement
b. consumer surveys
c. financial resources
d. policy statements: Correct answer is: a. mission statement
The organization's philosophy must always be consistent with the mission of the
enterprise. In this way, there is clarify
,of intent about what the organization stands for and what it intends to accomplish.
2. In planning for change, the successful change agent makes a commitment
to:
a. help followers arrive at total consensus regarding the change.
b. encourage subgroup opposition to change so many viewpoints can be heard
c. utilize change by drift if resistance to change is too strong
d. be available to support those affected by change until refreezing occurs.: The
correct answer is: d
Unless there is support until the desired change has replaced the status quo, the
likelihood of "backsliding" is high. The successful change agent recognizes the need to
help her or his clients remain with the process until the desired change has replaced the
prior way of doing things.
3. Strategic planning:
a. focuses on the long-range goals for the organization
, b. requires a broad range of management expertise
c. is synonymous with tactical planning
d. is generally a middle-management function.: The correct answer is: a.
Strategic planning, in contract to tactical planning, is future-directed and concerned
primarily with putting in place the resources to achieve long-term goals.
4. In planning for managed care, which of the folllowing goals would be most appropriate
for the nurse manager?
a. Clinical outcomes should occur within a prescribed time frame.
