ANCC - Nurse Executive Advanced Certification (NEA-BC) (NEA-BC) Free Practice Test

Question 1

You are part of an interdisciplinary team that is crafting a community health program. You have been asked to present the results of the community needs assessment to a large public meeting. Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy for this presentation?

A. Present many statistics and tables to back up your statements.

B. Avoid jargon and technical language.

C. Craft PowerPoint slides that are clear and not text-heavy.

D. Use stories and examples to illustrate your points.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2

Corporate culture can be characterized in a number of ways. The type of corporate culture that is characterized by openness to input from all levels within the organization as part of the decision-making process is which of the following?

A. bureaucratic

B. autocratic

C. top-down

D. participative

Correct Answer: D

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Question 3

Which of the following is a patient outcome?

A. Family members of a patient attend classes in nutrition guidelines for diabetics

B. A patient receives daily physical therapy treatments

C. A patient gains greater mobility in his shoulders

D. A patient is given a prescription for a statin medication

Correct Answer: C

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Question 4

A care plan is being planned out for a patient with a hyperactive thyroid. The patient wants to complete the planned goals. After the goals were planned, no further action was taken. The care plan was evaluated by the case management team. They found:
-The only information in the plan was the goals
-No additional data for goals was given
Given the information, what was missing from the plan, which made it ineffective?

A. Both A and C.

B. A diagnosis.

C. Information on how to evaluate the intervention.

D. Nursing plan orders.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

A methodology for investigating the effectiveness of nursing care in achieving the desired outcomes in natural settings is which of the following?

A. outcomes research

B. qualitative research

C. intervention research

D. theoretical research

Correct Answer: C

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Question 6

The federal law that allows up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for an employee to care for the health of a family member is which of the following?

A. FMLA

B. EEOC

C. ADA

D. ADEA

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

The emotional intelligence competency that falls into the self-awareness category of personal competence is which of the following?

A. influence

B. conflict management

C. initiative

D. empathy

Correct Answer: C

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Question 8

Which of the following statements about licensing and accreditation is least accurate?

A. Licensing regulations for long-term care facilities do not mandate specific nurse-to-patient ratios.

B. Licensing regulations for long-term care facilities stipulate minimum RN coverage.

C. TJC imposes mandatory staffing ratios.

D. Licensing agencies and accreditation agencies address minimum staffing levels.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 9

What new model used suggests that this approach to unit management may be more successful in the long run and allows staff nurses to be part of the decision-making process about the organization of work on their unit?

A. shared governance model

B. team nursing model

C. functional nursing model

D. accountability model

Correct Answer: A

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Question 10

All of the following would be appropriate guidelines for successful employee performance appraisals EXCEPT:

A. Speak to the employee in generalities so he or she is not offended.

B. Be selective in reviewing shortcomings or failure.

C. Avoid surprises.

D. Follow up regularly on progress toward improving performance.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 11

The Nurse Executive knows that when the staff are delivering care to patients, problems should be categorized in three ways. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

A. high priority

B. intermediate priority

C. low priority

D. no priority

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12

Which type of scheduling, also known as float scheduling, places a number of nurses available to the healthcare facility so that they can be used when and where they are needed?

A. supplemental scheduling

B. random scheduling

C. block scheduling

D. cyclic scheduling

Correct Answer: A

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Question 13

The AHRQ (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) defines the PCMH (Patient Centered Medical Home), as having 5 key domains. Which of the following is not one of these 5 domains?

A. Application services

B. Quality and safety

C. Comprehensive care

D. Accessible services

Correct Answer: A

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Question 14

Obtaining informed consent from a patient requires all of the following EXCEPT

A. Recognition that most patients cannot weigh risks and benefits

B. An assessment of patient understanding

C. An explanation of reasonable alternatives to the proposed intervention

D. A discussion of the risks, benefits, and uncertainties related to each alternative

Correct Answer: A

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