CNE EXAM REVIEW UPDATED
PRACTICE SOLUTION SET 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ With which is a focus on applying identified concepts across the
lifespan most consistent?
A An integrated curriculum model
B A theorist model approach
C A concept-based curriculum.
Answer: C
Supporting Information: Correct response because this curriculum model
focuses on organized concepts across the lifespan.
An integrated curriculum model is a model that addresses problems
across the lifespan.
A theorist model approach utilizes a nursing theory for curriculum
framework.
◉ Which learner behavior is an example of academic dishonesty?
A Collaborating with other learners on an individual assignment
B Asking a family member to proofread a paper on cultural diversity
C Failing to notify the clinical nurse educator in advance of a clinical
absence.
Answer: A
,Supporting Information: Collaborating with other learners on individual
assignments when it is not allowed is academic dishonesty.
Knowingly aiding another learner, directly or indirectly, is dishonest.
There is nothing wrong with having a family member proofread a paper
as long as there is no violation of confidentiality.
Although it is an undesirable and unprofessional behavior, failing to
notify the nurse educator of a clinical absence is not dishonest.
◉ The nurse educator is planning a clinical experience for a learner with
hearing impairment. When planning, what should the nurse educator do
first?
A Determine what accommodations are needed by the learner
B Plan to always pair the hearing-impaired learner with a hearing learner
C Make sure the clinical facility will accept the learner.
Answer: A
Supporting Information: The first step when dealing with physical
disabilities is to determine what accommodations the learner needs. The
learner may not need any or may need a lot. Determining this will lead
the nurse educator's next steps.
◉ Which statement made by a peer faculty requires immediate
response?
A "I document each learner's performance the next day."
B "I provide a sample concept map to serve as a guide."
,C "I supply feedback at the end of course.".
Answer: C
Supporting Information: Feedback should be timely and constructive.
◉ A learner tells a nurse educator that it is difficult to enter a client's
room during a clinical learning experience. Which action by the nurse
educator is most effective?
A Encourage the learner to practice the skill before entering the client's
room
B Ask what is preventing the learner from entering this client's room
C Restate behaviors that are expected of the learner.
Answer: B
Supporting Information: Asking the learner to discuss what is keeping
the learner from entering the room is correct since it is a process of
discovery where the nurse educator assesses learner thinking patterns in
order to promote learning in the psychomotor domain. Learning in
clinical practice is within the public arena. It is imperative the nurse
educator use supportive behaviors to reduce stress the learner naturally
feels.
◉ Which action by the nurse educator will be most effective for
promoting leadership and change within the learning environment?
A Develop a collaborative form in order to assess faculty barriers for
change
, B Ensure faculty have enough support for teaching, learning, and
evaluation
C Provide a consistent learning environment and improved learning
outcomes.
Answer: C
Supporting Information: Providing a consistent learning environment is
an action that is more collaborative which optimized learning outcomes.
Specifically, it can relate to today's high-tech, high-acuity healthcare
environment, where complex skills are often necessary. Although the
other actions are important, they are not specific to the nurse educator
role
◉ Changes to nursing curricula today are most affected by which
influence?
A Accrediting agencies
B Generational differences C Technological advances.
Answer: C
Supporting Information: The technological explosion continues to
transform nursing practice and education and therefore requires
continuous curriculum changes. Accrediting agencies and generational
differences are very inconsistent influencers on curriculum.
◉ After administering an examination, the nurse educator identifies a
flawed item. Which action is the most psychometrically sound?
PRACTICE SOLUTION SET 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ With which is a focus on applying identified concepts across the
lifespan most consistent?
A An integrated curriculum model
B A theorist model approach
C A concept-based curriculum.
Answer: C
Supporting Information: Correct response because this curriculum model
focuses on organized concepts across the lifespan.
An integrated curriculum model is a model that addresses problems
across the lifespan.
A theorist model approach utilizes a nursing theory for curriculum
framework.
◉ Which learner behavior is an example of academic dishonesty?
A Collaborating with other learners on an individual assignment
B Asking a family member to proofread a paper on cultural diversity
C Failing to notify the clinical nurse educator in advance of a clinical
absence.
Answer: A
,Supporting Information: Collaborating with other learners on individual
assignments when it is not allowed is academic dishonesty.
Knowingly aiding another learner, directly or indirectly, is dishonest.
There is nothing wrong with having a family member proofread a paper
as long as there is no violation of confidentiality.
Although it is an undesirable and unprofessional behavior, failing to
notify the nurse educator of a clinical absence is not dishonest.
◉ The nurse educator is planning a clinical experience for a learner with
hearing impairment. When planning, what should the nurse educator do
first?
A Determine what accommodations are needed by the learner
B Plan to always pair the hearing-impaired learner with a hearing learner
C Make sure the clinical facility will accept the learner.
Answer: A
Supporting Information: The first step when dealing with physical
disabilities is to determine what accommodations the learner needs. The
learner may not need any or may need a lot. Determining this will lead
the nurse educator's next steps.
◉ Which statement made by a peer faculty requires immediate
response?
A "I document each learner's performance the next day."
B "I provide a sample concept map to serve as a guide."
,C "I supply feedback at the end of course.".
Answer: C
Supporting Information: Feedback should be timely and constructive.
◉ A learner tells a nurse educator that it is difficult to enter a client's
room during a clinical learning experience. Which action by the nurse
educator is most effective?
A Encourage the learner to practice the skill before entering the client's
room
B Ask what is preventing the learner from entering this client's room
C Restate behaviors that are expected of the learner.
Answer: B
Supporting Information: Asking the learner to discuss what is keeping
the learner from entering the room is correct since it is a process of
discovery where the nurse educator assesses learner thinking patterns in
order to promote learning in the psychomotor domain. Learning in
clinical practice is within the public arena. It is imperative the nurse
educator use supportive behaviors to reduce stress the learner naturally
feels.
◉ Which action by the nurse educator will be most effective for
promoting leadership and change within the learning environment?
A Develop a collaborative form in order to assess faculty barriers for
change
, B Ensure faculty have enough support for teaching, learning, and
evaluation
C Provide a consistent learning environment and improved learning
outcomes.
Answer: C
Supporting Information: Providing a consistent learning environment is
an action that is more collaborative which optimized learning outcomes.
Specifically, it can relate to today's high-tech, high-acuity healthcare
environment, where complex skills are often necessary. Although the
other actions are important, they are not specific to the nurse educator
role
◉ Changes to nursing curricula today are most affected by which
influence?
A Accrediting agencies
B Generational differences C Technological advances.
Answer: C
Supporting Information: The technological explosion continues to
transform nursing practice and education and therefore requires
continuous curriculum changes. Accrediting agencies and generational
differences are very inconsistent influencers on curriculum.
◉ After administering an examination, the nurse educator identifies a
flawed item. Which action is the most psychometrically sound?
