Nurse Executive board Certification ANCC-NE-BC
COMPLETE EXAM LATEST VERSION 2026-2027
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The proposed program likely to be most used in a socioeconomically depressed area with a declining
population. - answer>>Cardiovascular/stroke rehabilitation program
Approximately 80% of a staff member's total hours are typically considered productive hours. -
answer>>Nursing hours per patient day
If an FTE nurse is paid for 2,080 hours over the course of a year, but 20% is nonproductive, the nurse is
unavailable for 416 hours, resulting in 1,664 productive hours. - answer>>FTE nurse hours
Billing twice for procedures that were actually only done once. - answer>>Fraud
Conversations between a physician and other healthcare providers about a patient are considered
protected information under this rule. - answer>>HIPAA Privacy Rule
Are specific, measurable, agreed on, realistic, and time bound. - answer>>SMART objectives
Outlines the expected result and target date. - answer>>Specific (in SMART objectives)
Can be quantified. - answer>>Measurable (in SMART objectives)
Based on mutual agreement/consensus. - answer>>Agreed on (in SMART objectives)
Possible to achieve. - answer>>Realistic (in SMART objectives)
Includes a time frame. - answer>>Time bound (in SMART objectives)
,Refers to transitions between caregivers conducted in front of the patient. - answer>>Warm handoff
Transitions between caregivers conducted in front of the patient, allowing the patient to hear the report
and ask questions. - answer>>Warm handoff
Being competitive, which can lead to power struggles and a dysfunctional team. -
answer>>Counterproductive characteristic for team players
Confidentiality, which ensures participants are informed of any issues that must be disclosed. -
answer>>Essential element of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Recognition and rewards for suggestions, which can increase job satisfaction. - answer>>Encouragement
for employee suggestion program participation
Problem solving, which involves discussing both sides of an issue and considering pros and cons. -
answer>>Most successful conflict resolution approach
Records must be retained for all staff for a period of at least 6 years. - answer>>HIPAA training record
retention requirement
Adaptable, collaborative, committed, communicative, competent, dependable, disciplined, enlarging,
enthusiastic, intentional, mission conscious, prepared, relational, self-improving, selfless, solution
oriented, and tenacious. - answer>>Positive characteristics of team players
An employee suggestion program encourages participation and does not require confidentiality, unlike a
complaint program. - answer>>Employee suggestion program vs. complaint program
Can lead to dysfunction and hinder team accomplishments. - answer>>Impact of competitive behavior in
teams
Provide counseling, referrals, wellness programs, support groups, financial advisors, and legal assistance.
- answer>>Role of EAPs
,A housekeeping staff member recognizing a famous patient and sharing this information with others. -
answer>>HIPAA violation example
To work together rather than to win. - answer>>Goal of team collaboration
Helps employees feel appreciated and listened to, increasing job satisfaction. - answer>>Importance of
employee recognition
Can be time-consuming and may delay resolution. - answer>>Potential issues with researching for
conflict resolution
Only successful if conflict applies to two equally positive choices. - answer>>Limitations of bargaining in
conflict resolution
May devolve into a popularity contest rather than a true assessment. - answer>>Voting in conflict
resolution
Support staff should be included in training to prevent inadvertent encounters with PHI. -
answer>>Involvement of support staff in HIPAA training
May vary; some services are free while others may have fees. - answer>>Duration of EAP services
Involves including the patient as an active member of the care team. - answer>>Patient-centered
approach in healthcare
Include being adaptable, collaborative, and solution-oriented. - answer>>Characteristics of effective
team players
Often accomplishes little due to power struggles and lack of collaboration. - answer>>Consequences of a
dysfunctional team
A system for managing exposure to workplace hazards, where personal protective equipment is the
least effective method. - answer>>NIOSH hierarchy of control
, The least effective control method in the NIOSH hierarchy, indicating a failure to implement higher-level
controls. - answer>>Personal protective equipment
Controls that include signage, training, adjusted work schedules, and rest periods to manage workplace
hazards. - answer>>Administrative controls
Controls that involve the use of physical barriers such as shields, guardrails, and soundproofing to
reduce exposure to hazards. - answer>>Engineering controls
Replacing a hazardous piece of equipment or substance with a less hazardous one as a control method. -
answer>>Substitution
A program that should include an attendance policy outlining expectations and definitions of excessive
absenteeism. - answer>>Employee absenteeism program
A component of an absenteeism program that outlines expectations regarding attendance and
consequences for excessive absenteeism. - answer>>Attendance policy
A program aimed at improving health habits to potentially reduce employee absenteeism. -
answer>>Wellness program
A work arrangement allowing employees to work from home or have flexible hours to help reduce
absenteeism. - answer>>Flexible work schedule
Limitations placed on an employee's job functions due to an injury or health condition. - answer>>Work
restrictions
The first step in determining if an employee with work restrictions can perform their job functions with
or without accommodations. - answer>>Job assessment
Data used for compliance efforts to ensure healthcare organizations meet industry standards, sourced
from various external organizations. - answer>>External benchmark data
COMPLETE EXAM LATEST VERSION 2026-2027
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The proposed program likely to be most used in a socioeconomically depressed area with a declining
population. - answer>>Cardiovascular/stroke rehabilitation program
Approximately 80% of a staff member's total hours are typically considered productive hours. -
answer>>Nursing hours per patient day
If an FTE nurse is paid for 2,080 hours over the course of a year, but 20% is nonproductive, the nurse is
unavailable for 416 hours, resulting in 1,664 productive hours. - answer>>FTE nurse hours
Billing twice for procedures that were actually only done once. - answer>>Fraud
Conversations between a physician and other healthcare providers about a patient are considered
protected information under this rule. - answer>>HIPAA Privacy Rule
Are specific, measurable, agreed on, realistic, and time bound. - answer>>SMART objectives
Outlines the expected result and target date. - answer>>Specific (in SMART objectives)
Can be quantified. - answer>>Measurable (in SMART objectives)
Based on mutual agreement/consensus. - answer>>Agreed on (in SMART objectives)
Possible to achieve. - answer>>Realistic (in SMART objectives)
Includes a time frame. - answer>>Time bound (in SMART objectives)
,Refers to transitions between caregivers conducted in front of the patient. - answer>>Warm handoff
Transitions between caregivers conducted in front of the patient, allowing the patient to hear the report
and ask questions. - answer>>Warm handoff
Being competitive, which can lead to power struggles and a dysfunctional team. -
answer>>Counterproductive characteristic for team players
Confidentiality, which ensures participants are informed of any issues that must be disclosed. -
answer>>Essential element of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Recognition and rewards for suggestions, which can increase job satisfaction. - answer>>Encouragement
for employee suggestion program participation
Problem solving, which involves discussing both sides of an issue and considering pros and cons. -
answer>>Most successful conflict resolution approach
Records must be retained for all staff for a period of at least 6 years. - answer>>HIPAA training record
retention requirement
Adaptable, collaborative, committed, communicative, competent, dependable, disciplined, enlarging,
enthusiastic, intentional, mission conscious, prepared, relational, self-improving, selfless, solution
oriented, and tenacious. - answer>>Positive characteristics of team players
An employee suggestion program encourages participation and does not require confidentiality, unlike a
complaint program. - answer>>Employee suggestion program vs. complaint program
Can lead to dysfunction and hinder team accomplishments. - answer>>Impact of competitive behavior in
teams
Provide counseling, referrals, wellness programs, support groups, financial advisors, and legal assistance.
- answer>>Role of EAPs
,A housekeeping staff member recognizing a famous patient and sharing this information with others. -
answer>>HIPAA violation example
To work together rather than to win. - answer>>Goal of team collaboration
Helps employees feel appreciated and listened to, increasing job satisfaction. - answer>>Importance of
employee recognition
Can be time-consuming and may delay resolution. - answer>>Potential issues with researching for
conflict resolution
Only successful if conflict applies to two equally positive choices. - answer>>Limitations of bargaining in
conflict resolution
May devolve into a popularity contest rather than a true assessment. - answer>>Voting in conflict
resolution
Support staff should be included in training to prevent inadvertent encounters with PHI. -
answer>>Involvement of support staff in HIPAA training
May vary; some services are free while others may have fees. - answer>>Duration of EAP services
Involves including the patient as an active member of the care team. - answer>>Patient-centered
approach in healthcare
Include being adaptable, collaborative, and solution-oriented. - answer>>Characteristics of effective
team players
Often accomplishes little due to power struggles and lack of collaboration. - answer>>Consequences of a
dysfunctional team
A system for managing exposure to workplace hazards, where personal protective equipment is the
least effective method. - answer>>NIOSH hierarchy of control
, The least effective control method in the NIOSH hierarchy, indicating a failure to implement higher-level
controls. - answer>>Personal protective equipment
Controls that include signage, training, adjusted work schedules, and rest periods to manage workplace
hazards. - answer>>Administrative controls
Controls that involve the use of physical barriers such as shields, guardrails, and soundproofing to
reduce exposure to hazards. - answer>>Engineering controls
Replacing a hazardous piece of equipment or substance with a less hazardous one as a control method. -
answer>>Substitution
A program that should include an attendance policy outlining expectations and definitions of excessive
absenteeism. - answer>>Employee absenteeism program
A component of an absenteeism program that outlines expectations regarding attendance and
consequences for excessive absenteeism. - answer>>Attendance policy
A program aimed at improving health habits to potentially reduce employee absenteeism. -
answer>>Wellness program
A work arrangement allowing employees to work from home or have flexible hours to help reduce
absenteeism. - answer>>Flexible work schedule
Limitations placed on an employee's job functions due to an injury or health condition. - answer>>Work
restrictions
The first step in determining if an employee with work restrictions can perform their job functions with
or without accommodations. - answer>>Job assessment
Data used for compliance efforts to ensure healthcare organizations meet industry standards, sourced
from various external organizations. - answer>>External benchmark data
