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CNL EXAM VERSION 1 AND 2 LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
Irene is a clinical nurse leader (CNL) in a small community
hospital. Irene was tasked with leading an interdisciplinary team
to improve the transition from emergency room (ER) to the
medical unit. During a meeting, the ER nurses and the medical
unit nurses argue over the cause of delays, blaming one another.
The team is now disruptive and not focused on the goals of this
group. Which of the following should the CNL do first to resolve
this conflict?
A. Define the problem.
B. Develop plan of action.
C. Evaluate underlying causes.
D. Determine an approach. - ANSWER-A. Rationale: The first
step in problem solving is to define the problem.
Diane is a 43-year-old female who has been readmitted three
times in the past 6 months with chronic obstructive pulmonary
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disease (COPD) exacerbations. Diane has been described as
noncompliant with taking her medications and she continues to
smoke half a pack of cigarettes daily. Which of the following best
describes the first critical step when developing a plan of care for
Diane?
A. Refer Diane to a smoking cessation class.
B. Coordinate with respiratory therapy to teach Diane correct
technique for inhalers.
C. Auscultate Diane's lungs to evaluate for wheezing.
D. Ask Diane what she feels is causing her to come back to the
hospital. - ANSWER-D.
Rationale: Developing a therapeutic relationship is the first
step in a clinical assessment. It is important to obtain
information from the patient, including his or her perspective
and goals.
The clinical nurse leader (CNL) is asked to lead an
interdisciplinary team in developing a pathway to help improve the
discharge process. The CNL helps the team create an agreement
that focuses on goals, outcomes, and team member roles. Which
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of the following best describes the team leader tool the CNL is
creating?
A. Team agenda
B. Team ground rules
C. Team charter
D. Team evaluation - ANSWER-C.
Rationale: team charter is an essential written agreement
defining what the team is going to accomplish, how success
will be measured, and defining team member roles.
There are three dimensions of safety: safety climate (compliance
with rules and no-fault error reporting); teamwork climate
(collaboration and communication); and which of the following?
A. Employee climate (teamwork and engagement)
B. Positive perceptions of management (working conditions,
opinions of management)
C. Positive perceptions of coworkers (engagement and low turn-
over rates)
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D. Caring climate (values, ethics, and patient experience) -
ANSWER-B.
Rationale: Hudson et al identified position perception of
management as the third dimension.
A 24-bed critical care unit has experienced an increase in
ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) within the past year. The
clinical nurse leader (CNL) is asked to facilitate a workgroup
focused on developing a plan to prevent VAP. Which of the
following best exhibits how the CNL promotes communication
within the team?
A. Assigns each member a role, ensuring everyone understands
his or her job.
B. Engages the team in shared decision making before finalizing
a plan.
C. Shares clear goals, messages, and plans with the team
throughout the process.
D. Synthesizes the input from the team to find common themes
and goals. - ANSWER-C.
CNL EXAM VERSION 1 AND 2 LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
Irene is a clinical nurse leader (CNL) in a small community
hospital. Irene was tasked with leading an interdisciplinary team
to improve the transition from emergency room (ER) to the
medical unit. During a meeting, the ER nurses and the medical
unit nurses argue over the cause of delays, blaming one another.
The team is now disruptive and not focused on the goals of this
group. Which of the following should the CNL do first to resolve
this conflict?
A. Define the problem.
B. Develop plan of action.
C. Evaluate underlying causes.
D. Determine an approach. - ANSWER-A. Rationale: The first
step in problem solving is to define the problem.
Diane is a 43-year-old female who has been readmitted three
times in the past 6 months with chronic obstructive pulmonary
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disease (COPD) exacerbations. Diane has been described as
noncompliant with taking her medications and she continues to
smoke half a pack of cigarettes daily. Which of the following best
describes the first critical step when developing a plan of care for
Diane?
A. Refer Diane to a smoking cessation class.
B. Coordinate with respiratory therapy to teach Diane correct
technique for inhalers.
C. Auscultate Diane's lungs to evaluate for wheezing.
D. Ask Diane what she feels is causing her to come back to the
hospital. - ANSWER-D.
Rationale: Developing a therapeutic relationship is the first
step in a clinical assessment. It is important to obtain
information from the patient, including his or her perspective
and goals.
The clinical nurse leader (CNL) is asked to lead an
interdisciplinary team in developing a pathway to help improve the
discharge process. The CNL helps the team create an agreement
that focuses on goals, outcomes, and team member roles. Which
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of the following best describes the team leader tool the CNL is
creating?
A. Team agenda
B. Team ground rules
C. Team charter
D. Team evaluation - ANSWER-C.
Rationale: team charter is an essential written agreement
defining what the team is going to accomplish, how success
will be measured, and defining team member roles.
There are three dimensions of safety: safety climate (compliance
with rules and no-fault error reporting); teamwork climate
(collaboration and communication); and which of the following?
A. Employee climate (teamwork and engagement)
B. Positive perceptions of management (working conditions,
opinions of management)
C. Positive perceptions of coworkers (engagement and low turn-
over rates)
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D. Caring climate (values, ethics, and patient experience) -
ANSWER-B.
Rationale: Hudson et al identified position perception of
management as the third dimension.
A 24-bed critical care unit has experienced an increase in
ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) within the past year. The
clinical nurse leader (CNL) is asked to facilitate a workgroup
focused on developing a plan to prevent VAP. Which of the
following best exhibits how the CNL promotes communication
within the team?
A. Assigns each member a role, ensuring everyone understands
his or her job.
B. Engages the team in shared decision making before finalizing
a plan.
C. Shares clear goals, messages, and plans with the team
throughout the process.
D. Synthesizes the input from the team to find common themes
and goals. - ANSWER-C.
