ANCC Nurse Executive Practice Test 4 2026 | Complete
Review | Graded A+
1. Why is it important for nurse executives to address unauthorized access to
patient records promptly?
To improve the hospital's financial performance
To enhance communication among healthcare providers
To maintain staff morale and teamwork
To uphold ethical standards and protect patient privacy
2. Discuss how Electronic Health Records (EHR) contribute to patient safety in
healthcare settings.
EHRs focus solely on billing and insurance claims.
EHRs improve patient safety by providing accurate, up-to-date
information that enhances communication among healthcare
providers.
EHRs eliminate the need for healthcare regulations.
EHRs reduce the need for patient consent.
3. Matt is a manager and tells his team member, Tim, "you're a great presenter, I
know you'll do a great job tomorrow." What effect will his words likely have?
Tim is likely to not believe him + perform like he normally would =
normative effect
Tim will perform worse because Matt's words will make him feel
pressured to perform = demotivation effect
Tim is likely to internalize the positive words and perform better =
pygmalion effect
,4. According to the state Nurse Practice Act, authority is given for the RN and
LPN to give medications. Authority is best defined as which of the following?
the nurse uses good judgment and appropriate actions while carrying
out professional responsibilities
authority is a privilege given to those individuals who are named by
law to administer medications
the nurse is responsible for administering medications according to
the state Nurse Practice Act
the nurse is acting under a nursing agreement referred to as a
compact
5. What are important considerations for delegation?
The individual can perform the task safely.
The individual is adequately trained to perform the task
The individual has adequate supervision available during the task.
All of the above
6. What exists to regulate and protect the public from practitioners who are at
risk to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens within its state board
jurisdictions and this protection principle is accomplished by assessing
competence at initial licensure and throughout the career the nurse?
American Nurses Association
The Nurse Practice Act
Code of Ethics
NCLEX Examinations
,7. What is a key indicator of progress in a hospital's safety culture according to
nurse executives?
Higher patient satisfaction scores.
More technology implemented in patient care.
Reduction in the number of staff meetings.
Increased reporting of near misses and safety concerns.
8. Describe the responsibilities of the Orienter role in a group setting.
The Orienter leads the group in decision-making processes.
The Orienter evaluates the group's performance and provides
feedback.
The Orienter takes notes and documents the group's discussions.
The Orienter summarizes ideas, refocuses the group, and questions
the group about their goals and directions.
9. What is a key component of a crisis preparation plan in a healthcare
organization?
Expanded patient services
A thorough risk assessment
Enhanced marketing strategies
Increased staffing levels
10. How do the mission, vision, and values of a healthcare organization influence
nursing practice?
They are primarily used for marketing purposes.
, They guide the overall direction and priorities of nursing and
healthcare services.
They only focus on financial aspects of the organization.
They serve as a checklist for compliance with regulations.
11. Which document guides RNs in all practice settings regarding their specific
responsibilities and obligations to their patients and others they serve? /
What is the nursing profession's expression of its ethical values and duties to
the public?
ANA's Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice
Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements
Gilligan's stages of moral reasoning
International Council of Nurses
12. What are the four elements required to establish a case of malpractice in
nursing?
Duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages.
Consent, negligence, harm, and compensation.
Breach of duty, harm, consent, and causation.
Duty, harm, intent, and compensation.
13. In a scenario where a healthcare organization is facing high turnover rates,
how might the leadership tool of reselection be utilized to address this
issue?
By increasing salaries across the board.
By reducing the number of staff members.
By implementing stricter hiring policies.
Review | Graded A+
1. Why is it important for nurse executives to address unauthorized access to
patient records promptly?
To improve the hospital's financial performance
To enhance communication among healthcare providers
To maintain staff morale and teamwork
To uphold ethical standards and protect patient privacy
2. Discuss how Electronic Health Records (EHR) contribute to patient safety in
healthcare settings.
EHRs focus solely on billing and insurance claims.
EHRs improve patient safety by providing accurate, up-to-date
information that enhances communication among healthcare
providers.
EHRs eliminate the need for healthcare regulations.
EHRs reduce the need for patient consent.
3. Matt is a manager and tells his team member, Tim, "you're a great presenter, I
know you'll do a great job tomorrow." What effect will his words likely have?
Tim is likely to not believe him + perform like he normally would =
normative effect
Tim will perform worse because Matt's words will make him feel
pressured to perform = demotivation effect
Tim is likely to internalize the positive words and perform better =
pygmalion effect
,4. According to the state Nurse Practice Act, authority is given for the RN and
LPN to give medications. Authority is best defined as which of the following?
the nurse uses good judgment and appropriate actions while carrying
out professional responsibilities
authority is a privilege given to those individuals who are named by
law to administer medications
the nurse is responsible for administering medications according to
the state Nurse Practice Act
the nurse is acting under a nursing agreement referred to as a
compact
5. What are important considerations for delegation?
The individual can perform the task safely.
The individual is adequately trained to perform the task
The individual has adequate supervision available during the task.
All of the above
6. What exists to regulate and protect the public from practitioners who are at
risk to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens within its state board
jurisdictions and this protection principle is accomplished by assessing
competence at initial licensure and throughout the career the nurse?
American Nurses Association
The Nurse Practice Act
Code of Ethics
NCLEX Examinations
,7. What is a key indicator of progress in a hospital's safety culture according to
nurse executives?
Higher patient satisfaction scores.
More technology implemented in patient care.
Reduction in the number of staff meetings.
Increased reporting of near misses and safety concerns.
8. Describe the responsibilities of the Orienter role in a group setting.
The Orienter leads the group in decision-making processes.
The Orienter evaluates the group's performance and provides
feedback.
The Orienter takes notes and documents the group's discussions.
The Orienter summarizes ideas, refocuses the group, and questions
the group about their goals and directions.
9. What is a key component of a crisis preparation plan in a healthcare
organization?
Expanded patient services
A thorough risk assessment
Enhanced marketing strategies
Increased staffing levels
10. How do the mission, vision, and values of a healthcare organization influence
nursing practice?
They are primarily used for marketing purposes.
, They guide the overall direction and priorities of nursing and
healthcare services.
They only focus on financial aspects of the organization.
They serve as a checklist for compliance with regulations.
11. Which document guides RNs in all practice settings regarding their specific
responsibilities and obligations to their patients and others they serve? /
What is the nursing profession's expression of its ethical values and duties to
the public?
ANA's Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice
Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements
Gilligan's stages of moral reasoning
International Council of Nurses
12. What are the four elements required to establish a case of malpractice in
nursing?
Duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages.
Consent, negligence, harm, and compensation.
Breach of duty, harm, consent, and causation.
Duty, harm, intent, and compensation.
13. In a scenario where a healthcare organization is facing high turnover rates,
how might the leadership tool of reselection be utilized to address this
issue?
By increasing salaries across the board.
By reducing the number of staff members.
By implementing stricter hiring policies.
