ANCC NON-CLINICAL QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
State Nurse Practice Act. - CORRECT ANSWER -THE LEGAL RIGHT TO PRACTICE BY STATE legislature-
Scope of practice that vary state-to-
state). Contains regulations that mandate education and requirements and responsibilities and the scop
e of practice for NP and other nurses within the state. Rx, use of title, protects public. NP Practice is not
regulated by the federal government, the AMA or the department of health and human services.
State Board of Nursing - CORRECT ANSWER -
Responsible for ENFORCING the State nurse practice act. Has the statutory authority to regulate nursing
practice. Legal authority to monitor and discipline nurses issue and revoke license.
Scope and standards of practice - CORRECT ANSWER -
A document that contains authoritative statements that were used to evaluate and measure the nurses'
quality of practice, service and education. Developed by professional societies such as the American aca
demy of NP
Licensure - CORRECT ANSWER -
is the legal REQUIREMENT TO PRACTICE as an RN or APRN done through government entity such as the
state board of nursing. Must meet the minimal clinical requirements and education to become licensed.
Certification - CORRECT ANSWER -
is a voluntary process/BOARDS by a nongovernmental entity such as a professional association ANCC, A
ANP, Majority of states have required nurses to be certified to obtain a license. Establishes mastery of sp
ecialized knowledge and skills
Collaborative Agreement - CORRECT ANSWER -
A written agreement between a supervising physician and a NP outlining the NP role and responsibilitie
s in clinical practice also know as protocols
Physicians and Dentist - CORRECT ANSWERB-
A NP can sign a collaborative agreement with MD, DO, and DDS, DMV -
Physicians are the only ones legally sign death certificate. Chiropractors are NOT considered physicians
under the Nurse Practice Act.
, The Role of the NP - CORRECT ANSWER -Clinician, Consultant/collaborator, Educator, Researcher
Evidence Based Practice - CORRECT ANSWER -
is the integration of solid clinical evidence into clinical care for optimal health. Research from experimen
tal studies is critically evaluated for validity, impact and applicability.
Treatment Guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER -
Guidelines based on systematic review of available clinical evidence. National expert panels such as JNC-
8, American academy of pediatrics, national guidelines clearinghouse.
Case management - CORRECT ANSWER -
a system of controlled OVERSIGHT and authorization of SERVICES and benefits provided to clients consis
ting of coordinating care, ensuring quality outcomes, monitoring plan of care, and doing advocacy. Over
all goal - Overall goal is to promote quality, cost effective outcomes
Health Risk Management - CORRECT ANSWER -
ABsystematic organizational process to identify risky practices to minimize adverse patient outcomes and
corporate liability. HAI (health care associated infection)
Quality Assurance - CORRECT ANSWER -
ABprocess for evaluating the care of patients using established standards of care to ensure quality
Quality Improvement - CORRECT ANSWER -
Use data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and use improvement methods to design and test
changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems.
Accreditation - CORRECT ANSWER -Voluntary process - non-
governmental associations like Joint Commission that certifies the organization such as hospital, clinic, n
ursing program. That it has met or exceeded the recommendations. ANCC, NLNAC
Fidelity - CORRECT ANSWER -Loyalty & dedication; KEEPING A PROMISE -
Example: A women with terminal breast cancer does not want to NP to give her poor prognosis to her
mother
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
State Nurse Practice Act. - CORRECT ANSWER -THE LEGAL RIGHT TO PRACTICE BY STATE legislature-
Scope of practice that vary state-to-
state). Contains regulations that mandate education and requirements and responsibilities and the scop
e of practice for NP and other nurses within the state. Rx, use of title, protects public. NP Practice is not
regulated by the federal government, the AMA or the department of health and human services.
State Board of Nursing - CORRECT ANSWER -
Responsible for ENFORCING the State nurse practice act. Has the statutory authority to regulate nursing
practice. Legal authority to monitor and discipline nurses issue and revoke license.
Scope and standards of practice - CORRECT ANSWER -
A document that contains authoritative statements that were used to evaluate and measure the nurses'
quality of practice, service and education. Developed by professional societies such as the American aca
demy of NP
Licensure - CORRECT ANSWER -
is the legal REQUIREMENT TO PRACTICE as an RN or APRN done through government entity such as the
state board of nursing. Must meet the minimal clinical requirements and education to become licensed.
Certification - CORRECT ANSWER -
is a voluntary process/BOARDS by a nongovernmental entity such as a professional association ANCC, A
ANP, Majority of states have required nurses to be certified to obtain a license. Establishes mastery of sp
ecialized knowledge and skills
Collaborative Agreement - CORRECT ANSWER -
A written agreement between a supervising physician and a NP outlining the NP role and responsibilitie
s in clinical practice also know as protocols
Physicians and Dentist - CORRECT ANSWERB-
A NP can sign a collaborative agreement with MD, DO, and DDS, DMV -
Physicians are the only ones legally sign death certificate. Chiropractors are NOT considered physicians
under the Nurse Practice Act.
, The Role of the NP - CORRECT ANSWER -Clinician, Consultant/collaborator, Educator, Researcher
Evidence Based Practice - CORRECT ANSWER -
is the integration of solid clinical evidence into clinical care for optimal health. Research from experimen
tal studies is critically evaluated for validity, impact and applicability.
Treatment Guidelines - CORRECT ANSWER -
Guidelines based on systematic review of available clinical evidence. National expert panels such as JNC-
8, American academy of pediatrics, national guidelines clearinghouse.
Case management - CORRECT ANSWER -
a system of controlled OVERSIGHT and authorization of SERVICES and benefits provided to clients consis
ting of coordinating care, ensuring quality outcomes, monitoring plan of care, and doing advocacy. Over
all goal - Overall goal is to promote quality, cost effective outcomes
Health Risk Management - CORRECT ANSWER -
ABsystematic organizational process to identify risky practices to minimize adverse patient outcomes and
corporate liability. HAI (health care associated infection)
Quality Assurance - CORRECT ANSWER -
ABprocess for evaluating the care of patients using established standards of care to ensure quality
Quality Improvement - CORRECT ANSWER -
Use data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and use improvement methods to design and test
changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems.
Accreditation - CORRECT ANSWER -Voluntary process - non-
governmental associations like Joint Commission that certifies the organization such as hospital, clinic, n
ursing program. That it has met or exceeded the recommendations. ANCC, NLNAC
Fidelity - CORRECT ANSWER -Loyalty & dedication; KEEPING A PROMISE -
Example: A women with terminal breast cancer does not want to NP to give her poor prognosis to her
mother
