N5350 QUIZ 1: COLLABORATION,
LEGAL, HEALTHCARE SYSTEM EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026/20276
COLLABORATION - ANSWERS...
1) What are 3 key characteristics from Joel of the definition or essentials of
collaboration? - ANSWERS*Essential Components: 1) Separate and unique practice
spheres. 2) Common goals. 3) Shared power control. 4) Mutual concerns.
*Four key behaviors: 1) approachability, 2) interpersonal skills, 3) listening, 4) verbal
message skills. (P. 159, Joel)
2) What are 3 key competencies identified by Joel to achieve a collaborative practice? -
ANSWERS*Assertiveness, *communication skills, *conflict management, *cooperation,
*coordination, *clinical skills, *mutual respect, *decision making skills, *positive attitude,
*trust, *willingness to dialogue
3) How do decision making and communication interact with each other to affect
collaboration? - ANSWERSPoor communication patterns also affect working
relationships and seriously hinder any attempts at collaboration, often resulting in
separate professional decision-making that can create confusion and safety issues.
Physician abuse - result of poor communication and lack of trust, creating a defensive,
non-collaborative practice environment in which the number of errors rises and patient
safety and positive outcomes are threatened. Line of reporting accountability.
4) What are major steps having to do with communication that are helpful to achieve
and/or improve collaboration? - ANSWERSCreate a collegial team, accept growth and
development as a joint responsibility, use protocols and guidelines wisely, watch your
language, socialize students to communication skills needed for collaborative
interactions.
5) What is a specific strategy you will use in your first NP position to overcome barriers
to collaboration identified by Clarin (2007) List barriers she identified. - ANSWERSJoel
states: educational isolation, professional elitism, organizational hierarchy,
unrecognized diversity, role and language confusion, inadequate communication
patterns, professional dissonance. See Clarin article in notes section.
LEGAL - ANSWERS...
1. The regulation of APRNs in the State of Texas is by what group (s)? -
ANSWERSNational Certification Corporation, Texas BON.
LEGAL, HEALTHCARE SYSTEM EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026/20276
COLLABORATION - ANSWERS...
1) What are 3 key characteristics from Joel of the definition or essentials of
collaboration? - ANSWERS*Essential Components: 1) Separate and unique practice
spheres. 2) Common goals. 3) Shared power control. 4) Mutual concerns.
*Four key behaviors: 1) approachability, 2) interpersonal skills, 3) listening, 4) verbal
message skills. (P. 159, Joel)
2) What are 3 key competencies identified by Joel to achieve a collaborative practice? -
ANSWERS*Assertiveness, *communication skills, *conflict management, *cooperation,
*coordination, *clinical skills, *mutual respect, *decision making skills, *positive attitude,
*trust, *willingness to dialogue
3) How do decision making and communication interact with each other to affect
collaboration? - ANSWERSPoor communication patterns also affect working
relationships and seriously hinder any attempts at collaboration, often resulting in
separate professional decision-making that can create confusion and safety issues.
Physician abuse - result of poor communication and lack of trust, creating a defensive,
non-collaborative practice environment in which the number of errors rises and patient
safety and positive outcomes are threatened. Line of reporting accountability.
4) What are major steps having to do with communication that are helpful to achieve
and/or improve collaboration? - ANSWERSCreate a collegial team, accept growth and
development as a joint responsibility, use protocols and guidelines wisely, watch your
language, socialize students to communication skills needed for collaborative
interactions.
5) What is a specific strategy you will use in your first NP position to overcome barriers
to collaboration identified by Clarin (2007) List barriers she identified. - ANSWERSJoel
states: educational isolation, professional elitism, organizational hierarchy,
unrecognized diversity, role and language confusion, inadequate communication
patterns, professional dissonance. See Clarin article in notes section.
LEGAL - ANSWERS...
1. The regulation of APRNs in the State of Texas is by what group (s)? -
ANSWERSNational Certification Corporation, Texas BON.
