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ANCC Sample Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which type of leadership empowers staff nurses to participate in decision-making?
- Authoritarian
- Passive
- Bureaucratic
✔✔B. Transformational
When using SBAR for communication, what does the “A” represent?
- Assistance
- Authorization
- Action
✔✔B. Assessment
What should a nurse do first during a sentinel event?
- Report to social media
✔✔B. Follow the facility’s reporting protocol 1 / 3
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- Call a family meeting
- Ignore unless told otherwise
Which principle is violated if a nurse shares patient information without consent?
- Autonomy
- Justice
- Fidelity
✔✔B. Confidentiality
What does the nurse manager do to improve staff morale?✔✔A. Promote open communication and recognize contributions
- Set strict punishment rules
- Reduce team meetings
- Avoid feedback sessions
What is the primary reason for continuing education in nursing?
- To meet employer demands
✔✔B. To maintain competency and improve practice 2 / 3
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- To impress coworkers
- To qualify for overtime
Which action supports ethical nursing practice?✔✔A. Verifying patient understanding before procedures
- Prioritizing personal opinions
- Ignoring family preferences
- Speeding through documentation
A nurse receives a medication order that seems excessive. What is the best action?
- Give it immediately
- Wait for the next shift to handle it
- Reduce the dose on their own
✔✔B. Clarify with the prescribing provider
What is a benefit of interdisciplinary collaboration?
- Faster discharges
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✔✔B. Improved patient outcomes and holistic care