(2025) Full Exam – 70 Questions | Answers | Rationales
ROTATION 1 — PRINCIPLES OF PATIENT-CENTERED CARE & COORDINATION
Q1 (Scenario)
A nurse is coordinating care for a patient with multiple chronic conditions. Which approach
BEST exemplifies patient-centered care?
A. Prioritizing patient preferences and values in the care plan
B. Following only the physician’s orders
C. Using standard protocols without patient input
D. Delegating all decisions to administrative staff
Answer-: A
Rationale: Patient-centered care prioritizes individual preferences, needs, and values in
decision-making.
Q2
Which is a key component of care coordination?
A. Communication across disciplines, continuity, and follow-up
B. Independent work by each provider
C. Only discharge planning
D. Focusing solely on billing
Answer-: A
Q3
Which tool supports patient-centered care coordination?
A. Interdisciplinary care plans
B. Single-discipline notes
,C. Paper-only MAR
D. Staff scheduling software
Answer-: A
Q4
Patient-centered care emphasizes:
A. Respect, empathy, shared decision-making
B. Only completing tasks quickly
C. Following orders without patient input
D. Minimal documentation
Answer-: A
Q5 (Scenario)
A patient expresses concern about medication side effects. How should the nurse respond?
A. Discuss options, risks, benefits, and incorporate patient preference
B. Ignore concern and proceed with orders
C. Refer immediately without discussion
D. Document but take no action
Answer-: A
Q6
Which outcome is a measure of effective care coordination?
A. Reduced hospital readmissions and improved patient satisfaction
B. Faster staff workflow only
C. Increased documentation
D. Budget savings only
Answer-: A
Q7
Which principle ensures continuity across care settings?
, A. Comprehensive care planning & communication
B. Isolated care in one unit only
C. Independent provider action
D. Minimal patient interaction
Answer-: A
Q8
Patient-centered care coordination MOST improves:
A. Health outcomes, patient satisfaction, and resource utilization
B. Administrative tasks only
C. Staff attendance
D. Supply chain efficiency
Answer-: A
Q9
Which intervention BEST reduces fragmentation of care?
A. Interdisciplinary team meetings & standardized communication
B. Relying on patient memory
C. Independent provider notes only
D. Verbal handoffs without documentation
Answer-: A
Q10
Which is a barrier to patient-centered care coordination?
A. Poor communication, inadequate staffing, lack of EHR interoperability
B. Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
C. Patient engagement
D. Clear care plans
Answer-: A
ROTATION 2 — INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION