ANCC MED SURG CERTIFICATION 2026 TEST BANK TESTED QUESTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS

ANCC MED SURG CERTIFICATION
2026 TEST BANK TESTED
QUESTIONS CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Nursing Ethics (definition). Answer: Moral principles that govern
behavior, ideal, standards


◉ Autonomy. Answer: Duty to allow patient to make independent
decisions


◉ Veracity. Answer: Duty to tell the truth


◉ Fidelity. Answer: Duty to keep promises and commitments


◉ Justice. Answer: Duty to provide equal and fair distribution of
resources


◉ Beneficence. Answer: Duty to promote good and take positive actions


◉ Nonmaleficence. Answer: Duty to do no harm and avoid negative
actions


◉ Confidentiality. Answer: Duty to keep some information from
disclosure without consent

, ◉ Privacy. Answer: Duty to protect physical body or information from
unauthorized view


◉ Advocacy ( general definition). Answer: Action or series of actions
that argues for, speaks in favor of, recommends, or supports another
person, place, or thing.


◉ Nursing Advocacy Components (2). Answer: 1) Integrates
individuality, professionalism, and empowerment
2) Involves a process of analyzing, counseling, responding, and
shielding


◉ Autocratic Leadership. Answer: Unilateral, dictatorial, works toward
single goal; meets resistance from mature, experienced staff


◉ Democratic Leadership. Answer: Team approach, staff participation;
retains responsibility for outcomes


◉ Laissez-faire Leadership. Answer: Little control; leaves decisions to
others; works well with committed, motivated staff who can analyze
well


◉ Charasmatic Leadership. Answer: Triggers emotional responses;
eloquent communicator and persuader