NRS 415 Final Exam V3 | NRS 415 Nursing
Leadership and Interprofessional Collaboration |
Actual Q&A with Rationale (NRS415 Final Exam) |
Grand Canyon University
1. A nurse manager is encouraging staff members to participate in a committee that will
develop a new workflow for patient admissions. This leadership style, which focuses on
empowering others to take ownership and improve performance, is best described as:
A. Transactional leadership
B. Transformational leadership
C. Laissez-faire leadership
D. Autocratic leadership
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Transformational leadership focuses on empowering staff and creating a
shared vision to improve organizational performance. Unlike transactional leadership,
which relies on rewards and punishments, transformational leaders inspire followers to
exceed expectations. This style is highly effective in nursing to promote professional
growth and improve patient outcomes through collaboration.
,2. The Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) has identified core competencies for
collaborative practice. Which of the following domains are included in these competencies?
(Select all that apply)
A. Values and Ethics for Interprofessional Practice
B. Roles and Responsibilities
C. Interprofessional Communication
D. Teams and Teamwork
E. Financial Management of Healthcare Systems
F. Individual Pathophysiological Specialization
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
Explanation: The four IPEC core competency domains are Values/Ethics,
Roles/Responsibilities, Interprofessional Communication, and Teams/Teamwork. These
domains are designed to guide the development of interprofessional collaborative practice
among health profession students and practitioners. Financial management and individual
clinical specialization are not part of the primary IPEC collaborative domains.
3. A registered nurse (RN) is assigning tasks to a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and an
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP). Which task is most appropriate for the RN to delegate
to the UAP?
A. Assessing a newly admitted patient’s skin integrity
B. Administering an intramuscular injection
, C. Measuring and recording intake and output (I&O)
D. Assisting a stable patient with ambulation for the first time post-surgery
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Measuring and recording I&O is a routine, non-invasive task that falls within
the scope of practice for a UAP. Assessment, medication administration, and initial post-
operative ambulation require professional nursing judgment and are the responsibility of
the RN. Delegation must always follow the ‘Five Rights of Delegation’ to ensure patient
safety.
4. According to Lewin’s Change Theory, the stage where a leader creates the motivation for
change by helping others let go of old patterns is known as:
A. Refreezing
B. Moving
C. Unfreezing
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Unfreezing is the first stage of Lewin’s model, where the leader helps staff
recognize the need for change and overcome resistance. During this phase, existing habits
are challenged to prepare the environment for new behaviors. This preparation is essential
for the transition to the ‘Moving’ stage where the actual change occurs.
Leadership and Interprofessional Collaboration |
Actual Q&A with Rationale (NRS415 Final Exam) |
Grand Canyon University
1. A nurse manager is encouraging staff members to participate in a committee that will
develop a new workflow for patient admissions. This leadership style, which focuses on
empowering others to take ownership and improve performance, is best described as:
A. Transactional leadership
B. Transformational leadership
C. Laissez-faire leadership
D. Autocratic leadership
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Transformational leadership focuses on empowering staff and creating a
shared vision to improve organizational performance. Unlike transactional leadership,
which relies on rewards and punishments, transformational leaders inspire followers to
exceed expectations. This style is highly effective in nursing to promote professional
growth and improve patient outcomes through collaboration.
,2. The Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) has identified core competencies for
collaborative practice. Which of the following domains are included in these competencies?
(Select all that apply)
A. Values and Ethics for Interprofessional Practice
B. Roles and Responsibilities
C. Interprofessional Communication
D. Teams and Teamwork
E. Financial Management of Healthcare Systems
F. Individual Pathophysiological Specialization
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
Explanation: The four IPEC core competency domains are Values/Ethics,
Roles/Responsibilities, Interprofessional Communication, and Teams/Teamwork. These
domains are designed to guide the development of interprofessional collaborative practice
among health profession students and practitioners. Financial management and individual
clinical specialization are not part of the primary IPEC collaborative domains.
3. A registered nurse (RN) is assigning tasks to a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and an
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP). Which task is most appropriate for the RN to delegate
to the UAP?
A. Assessing a newly admitted patient’s skin integrity
B. Administering an intramuscular injection
, C. Measuring and recording intake and output (I&O)
D. Assisting a stable patient with ambulation for the first time post-surgery
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Measuring and recording I&O is a routine, non-invasive task that falls within
the scope of practice for a UAP. Assessment, medication administration, and initial post-
operative ambulation require professional nursing judgment and are the responsibility of
the RN. Delegation must always follow the ‘Five Rights of Delegation’ to ensure patient
safety.
4. According to Lewin’s Change Theory, the stage where a leader creates the motivation for
change by helping others let go of old patterns is known as:
A. Refreezing
B. Moving
C. Unfreezing
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Unfreezing is the first stage of Lewin’s model, where the leader helps staff
recognize the need for change and overcome resistance. During this phase, existing habits
are challenged to prepare the environment for new behaviors. This preparation is essential
for the transition to the ‘Moving’ stage where the actual change occurs.
