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ANCC Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which intervention best supports patient-centered care in a diverse population?
- Provide care based only on clinical guidelines
- Avoid discussing cultural beliefs with the patient
- Focus primarily on the nurse’s experience
✔✔B. Incorporate cultural preferences into the care plan
What is the most effective way to reduce medication errors?
- Administer medications quickly
- Trust the pharmacy without verifying
- Ask a colleague to double-check only high-alert meds
✔✔D. Follow the five rights of medication administration
A nurse advocates for a patient’s treatment preferences. This demonstrates:
- Veracity
- Beneficence 1 / 2
✔✔B. Autonomy
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- Nonmaleficence
Which is a core component of evidence-based practice?
- Organizational policy
- Tradition-based methods
- Insurance approval
✔✔B. Clinical expertise
What is the best method for assessing a patient’s readiness to learn?
- Asking the physician
- Reviewing the chart
- Providing pamphlets
✔✔C. Observing patient behavior and asking questions
Which action shows ethical decision-making in nursing practice?
- Withholding information from a confused patient
- Forcing treatment to avoid legal issues
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✔✔B. Respecting the patient’s right to refuse treatment