AACN BLUEPRINT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
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Which example characterizes the behaviors expected in employing a team-based approach in
delivering care to a patient suffering from cancer? - ANSWER The case manager recommends a care
conference with caregivers and family members.
In a care conference for a patient with a hip replacement, which statement is an example of a focus
on quality improvement initiatives? - ANSWER A home health referral is requested to assess the
home for fall prevention.
The nurse is talking with the physician regarding the discharge of a diabetic patient. The nurse is
concerned about the patient's lack of resources to manage his disease process. Which response by
the physician characterizes the concept of interprofessionality? - ANSWER "What about a call to
home health? Perhaps they could help."
The nurse is participating in the discharge planning meeting for a patient with end stage renal
disease. Which observation leads the nurse to realize that patient-centered care is at risk? - ANSWER
The patient's wife is staring out of the window.
In a hospice residence, which team is an example of interprofessional team-based care? - ANSWER
The pain management team consisting of the physician, nurse, and pharmacist.
In working with an interprofessional discharge planning team consisting of you (the nurse), the
attending physician, the case manager, the pharmacist, and the dietician, which situation would
signify an ethical concern? - ANSWER The dietician recommends foods that are outside the patient's
religious beliefs.
You overhear the pharmacist discussing the patient's financial status in the elevator.
A care conference related to a patient who just recently experienced a severe stroke is taking place.
Included in this conference is a student nurse in her first clinical setting. In considering the roles of
the various team members, what is most important for this student to do? - ANSWER She should
recognize her own limitations in knowledge and skill.
She should consider that there is more than clinical care to be learned from teams.
She should take advantage of this opportunity to learn much about the care of stroke patients from
this team environment.
When discussing care after discharge with a patient, which statement reflects effective
communication regarding the plan of care? - ANSWER "This medicine will drop your blood pressure
by helping you get rid of extra water."
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED | 2026/2027 UPDATE | GRADED
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Which example characterizes the behaviors expected in employing a team-based approach in
delivering care to a patient suffering from cancer? - ANSWER The case manager recommends a care
conference with caregivers and family members.
In a care conference for a patient with a hip replacement, which statement is an example of a focus
on quality improvement initiatives? - ANSWER A home health referral is requested to assess the
home for fall prevention.
The nurse is talking with the physician regarding the discharge of a diabetic patient. The nurse is
concerned about the patient's lack of resources to manage his disease process. Which response by
the physician characterizes the concept of interprofessionality? - ANSWER "What about a call to
home health? Perhaps they could help."
The nurse is participating in the discharge planning meeting for a patient with end stage renal
disease. Which observation leads the nurse to realize that patient-centered care is at risk? - ANSWER
The patient's wife is staring out of the window.
In a hospice residence, which team is an example of interprofessional team-based care? - ANSWER
The pain management team consisting of the physician, nurse, and pharmacist.
In working with an interprofessional discharge planning team consisting of you (the nurse), the
attending physician, the case manager, the pharmacist, and the dietician, which situation would
signify an ethical concern? - ANSWER The dietician recommends foods that are outside the patient's
religious beliefs.
You overhear the pharmacist discussing the patient's financial status in the elevator.
A care conference related to a patient who just recently experienced a severe stroke is taking place.
Included in this conference is a student nurse in her first clinical setting. In considering the roles of
the various team members, what is most important for this student to do? - ANSWER She should
recognize her own limitations in knowledge and skill.
She should consider that there is more than clinical care to be learned from teams.
She should take advantage of this opportunity to learn much about the care of stroke patients from
this team environment.
When discussing care after discharge with a patient, which statement reflects effective
communication regarding the plan of care? - ANSWER "This medicine will drop your blood pressure
by helping you get rid of extra water."
