NUR531
Interprofessional Leadership in
Healthcare
Midterm Prep
(With Solutions)
2026
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,1. Case: A nurse leader is coordinating care for a patient with complex
comorbidities involving multiple specialties.
Question: Which leadership competency is most critical for ensuring
effective interprofessional collaboration?
- A. Technical expertise in one specialty
- B. Communication and conflict resolution skills
- C. Financial management only
- D. Delegation without feedback
Answer: B
Rationale: Effective communication and conflict resolution are essential
for interprofessional teamwork.
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2. Case: During interprofessional rounds, a physician dominates
discussion, limiting nurse input.
Question: Which leadership strategy best addresses this imbalance?
- A. Ignoring the issue
- B. Establishing structured communication tools (e.g., SBAR)
- C. Allowing hierarchy to persist
- D. Removing nurses from rounds
Answer: B
Rationale: Structured tools ensure equitable participation.
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3. Case: A nurse leader implements a new discharge planning protocol
involving social workers and pharmacists.
Question: Which outcome best reflects interprofessional leadership
success?
- A. Reduced readmission rates
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, - B. Increased length of stay
- C. Higher staff turnover
- D. Reduced patient satisfaction
Answer: A
Rationale: Effective collaboration reduces readmissions.
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4. Case: A nurse leader applies transformational leadership in an
interprofessional team.
Question: Which behavior demonstrates this style?
- A. Inspiring shared vision and innovation
- B. Punitive measures for errors
- C. Passive delegation
- D. Focus only on financial metrics
Answer: A
Rationale: Transformational leaders inspire and motivate teams.
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5. Case: A nurse leader addresses conflict between nursing and pharmacy
staff.
Question: Which resolution strategy is most effective?
- A. Avoidance
- B. Collaboration and negotiation
- C. Domination
- D. Withdrawal
Answer: B
Rationale: Collaboration ensures sustainable solutions.
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6. Case: A nurse leader evaluates interprofessional education programs.
Question: Which outcome best demonstrates effectiveness?
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Interprofessional Leadership in
Healthcare
Midterm Prep
(With Solutions)
2026
1
,1. Case: A nurse leader is coordinating care for a patient with complex
comorbidities involving multiple specialties.
Question: Which leadership competency is most critical for ensuring
effective interprofessional collaboration?
- A. Technical expertise in one specialty
- B. Communication and conflict resolution skills
- C. Financial management only
- D. Delegation without feedback
Answer: B
Rationale: Effective communication and conflict resolution are essential
for interprofessional teamwork.
---
2. Case: During interprofessional rounds, a physician dominates
discussion, limiting nurse input.
Question: Which leadership strategy best addresses this imbalance?
- A. Ignoring the issue
- B. Establishing structured communication tools (e.g., SBAR)
- C. Allowing hierarchy to persist
- D. Removing nurses from rounds
Answer: B
Rationale: Structured tools ensure equitable participation.
---
3. Case: A nurse leader implements a new discharge planning protocol
involving social workers and pharmacists.
Question: Which outcome best reflects interprofessional leadership
success?
- A. Reduced readmission rates
2
, - B. Increased length of stay
- C. Higher staff turnover
- D. Reduced patient satisfaction
Answer: A
Rationale: Effective collaboration reduces readmissions.
---
4. Case: A nurse leader applies transformational leadership in an
interprofessional team.
Question: Which behavior demonstrates this style?
- A. Inspiring shared vision and innovation
- B. Punitive measures for errors
- C. Passive delegation
- D. Focus only on financial metrics
Answer: A
Rationale: Transformational leaders inspire and motivate teams.
---
5. Case: A nurse leader addresses conflict between nursing and pharmacy
staff.
Question: Which resolution strategy is most effective?
- A. Avoidance
- B. Collaboration and negotiation
- C. Domination
- D. Withdrawal
Answer: B
Rationale: Collaboration ensures sustainable solutions.
---
6. Case: A nurse leader evaluates interprofessional education programs.
Question: Which outcome best demonstrates effectiveness?
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