ANCC Med-Surg Certification | Complete
Exam Questions & Correct Detailed Answers |
Latest Update Verified 2026 | 2027 (Rated A)
Transformational Leadership - ANSWER -Connection between the leader and the
follower increases motivation for problem solving
Transactional Leadership - ANSWER -Compliance via reward/punishment
system
Quantum Leadership - ANSWER -Flexible, non-controlling; analytical,
empathetic, visionary team player
Situational Leadership - ANSWER -Match style to situation; high stress situations
are best handled by task-oriented leaders; moderate situations are best handled by
relationship-based leaders
Kubler-Ross Stages of Grief ( 5) - ANSWER -1) Denial - avoiding the inevitable
2) Anger - expressing emotions previously bottled up
3) Bargaining - Trying to find a way out
4) Depression - Acknowledging the inevitable
5) Acceptance - moving forward
Shared Governance (Definition) - ANSWER -A model of nursing practice
designed to improve work environment, satisfaction, and nurse retention by giving
staff equal footing with leaders in the creation of policies, procedures, and other
decision-making processes that directly affect nursing practice and the
organization.
Tenets of Shared Governance (3) - ANSWER -1) Champions staff as the most
important asset of the organization
2) Encourages autonomy, empowerment, involvement, and participation
3) Teams and groups are designed to be self led and self managed.
, Basic Learning Styles (3) - ANSWER -1) Visual: reading instructions or watching
demonstrations
2) Hearing: listening to instructions while performing
3) Tactile: hands-on
The Teach-Back Method - ANSWER -Doing and saying is more effective than
reading and hearing. Patient demonstrates competence to the teacher.
Learning Needs - ANSWER -Patient goals met through instruction
Non-learning Needs - ANSWER -Patient goals met through something other than
instruction
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (5) - ANSWER -1) Physiological - basic needs
including comfort ( free from pain)
2) Safety - free from harm or threat. Stability
3) Love - friendship, acceptance, affection; a support system
4) Esteem - self-respect, self-confidence; rewarding work/relationships
5) Self-actualization - truth, justice, beauty, personal growth; "born to do"
These needs are met in order.
Nursing Diagnoses, Domains (13) - ANSWER -1) Activity/Rest
2) Comfort
3) Coping/Stress Tolerance
4) Elimination
5)Growth/ Development
6)Health Promotion
7) Life Principles
8) Nutrition
9) Perception/Cognition
10) Role Relationships
11) Safety/Precautions
12) Self-Perception
Exam Questions & Correct Detailed Answers |
Latest Update Verified 2026 | 2027 (Rated A)
Transformational Leadership - ANSWER -Connection between the leader and the
follower increases motivation for problem solving
Transactional Leadership - ANSWER -Compliance via reward/punishment
system
Quantum Leadership - ANSWER -Flexible, non-controlling; analytical,
empathetic, visionary team player
Situational Leadership - ANSWER -Match style to situation; high stress situations
are best handled by task-oriented leaders; moderate situations are best handled by
relationship-based leaders
Kubler-Ross Stages of Grief ( 5) - ANSWER -1) Denial - avoiding the inevitable
2) Anger - expressing emotions previously bottled up
3) Bargaining - Trying to find a way out
4) Depression - Acknowledging the inevitable
5) Acceptance - moving forward
Shared Governance (Definition) - ANSWER -A model of nursing practice
designed to improve work environment, satisfaction, and nurse retention by giving
staff equal footing with leaders in the creation of policies, procedures, and other
decision-making processes that directly affect nursing practice and the
organization.
Tenets of Shared Governance (3) - ANSWER -1) Champions staff as the most
important asset of the organization
2) Encourages autonomy, empowerment, involvement, and participation
3) Teams and groups are designed to be self led and self managed.
, Basic Learning Styles (3) - ANSWER -1) Visual: reading instructions or watching
demonstrations
2) Hearing: listening to instructions while performing
3) Tactile: hands-on
The Teach-Back Method - ANSWER -Doing and saying is more effective than
reading and hearing. Patient demonstrates competence to the teacher.
Learning Needs - ANSWER -Patient goals met through instruction
Non-learning Needs - ANSWER -Patient goals met through something other than
instruction
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (5) - ANSWER -1) Physiological - basic needs
including comfort ( free from pain)
2) Safety - free from harm or threat. Stability
3) Love - friendship, acceptance, affection; a support system
4) Esteem - self-respect, self-confidence; rewarding work/relationships
5) Self-actualization - truth, justice, beauty, personal growth; "born to do"
These needs are met in order.
Nursing Diagnoses, Domains (13) - ANSWER -1) Activity/Rest
2) Comfort
3) Coping/Stress Tolerance
4) Elimination
5)Growth/ Development
6)Health Promotion
7) Life Principles
8) Nutrition
9) Perception/Cognition
10) Role Relationships
11) Safety/Precautions
12) Self-Perception
