AACN and NAM Competencies Questions
and Answer Updated 2026
Which are true regarding interprofessional teams?
Select all that apply.
A. They increase the cost of care.
B. They improve the quality of patient care.
C. They form from education within clinical disciplines.
D. They foster mutual respect among health care disciplines.
E. They enable multiple disciplines to participate in the delivery of care. Answer- B, D and E
They improve the quality of patient care.
Interprofessional collaborative learning facilitates the development of teams. Interprofessional teams
have been shown to improve the quality and efficiency of care.
They foster mutual respect among health care disciplines.
The development of interprofessional teams is designed to foster collaboration and respect.
They enable multiple disciplines to participate in the delivery of care.
Interprofessional teams utilize the knowledge, experience, and skills of multiple team members from
many disciplines to deliver quality care.
Which IOM provision does a dietician adhere to when considering a patient's religious beliefs when
developing a sample menu?
A. Using informatics
B. Providing patient-centered care
C. Working in interdisciplinary teams
D. Employing evidence-based practice Answer- B. Providing patient-centered care
The dietician is planning a menu fully understanding the patient's needs and desires. This is an
example of patient-centered care.
Which statement best reflects the results of interprofessional health care competencies?
A. Encourages the growth of professional silos
B. Encourages the use of evidence-based practice
, C. Integrates curricular content across disciplines
D. Creates professional licensing bodies for interprofessional practice Answer- C. Integrates curricular
content across disciplines
The integration of content in the education of multiple disciplines is not a result of health care
competencies. However, it does assist in the collaboration and respect among the professions.
Which interprofessional competency does a nurse adhere to when using a fall prevention protocol?
A. Utilizing informatics
B. Applying quality improvement
C. Promoting patient-centered care
D. Working in interdisciplinary teams Answer- C. Promoting patient-centered care
Implementing a fall prevention protocol exemplifies the use of quality improvement indicators.
Individualizing these indicators to meet the patient's specific situation would be an example of
promoting patient-centered care.
Why is interprofessional education considered to be imperative?
Select all that apply.
A. Interprofessional education shortens the learning process.
B. Interprofessional education encourages safer care of patients.
C. Interprofessional education fosters mutual respect among different disciplines.
D. Learning together eases the process for slower learners who struggle with content.
E. Interprofessional education allows for the most senior learner to take charge and lead the
discussion. Answer- B and C
Interprofessional education encourages safer care of patients.
Learning in teams allows for all team members to participate in developing a plan to provide safe,
efficient care for patients.
Interprofessional education fosters mutual respect among different disciplines.
As team members from various disciplines learn together, respect for the knowledge, expertise, and
skills of all involved is fostered.
How does a trusting relationship among team members impact the work of the team?
A. It makes disagreeing with decisions much easier.
and Answer Updated 2026
Which are true regarding interprofessional teams?
Select all that apply.
A. They increase the cost of care.
B. They improve the quality of patient care.
C. They form from education within clinical disciplines.
D. They foster mutual respect among health care disciplines.
E. They enable multiple disciplines to participate in the delivery of care. Answer- B, D and E
They improve the quality of patient care.
Interprofessional collaborative learning facilitates the development of teams. Interprofessional teams
have been shown to improve the quality and efficiency of care.
They foster mutual respect among health care disciplines.
The development of interprofessional teams is designed to foster collaboration and respect.
They enable multiple disciplines to participate in the delivery of care.
Interprofessional teams utilize the knowledge, experience, and skills of multiple team members from
many disciplines to deliver quality care.
Which IOM provision does a dietician adhere to when considering a patient's religious beliefs when
developing a sample menu?
A. Using informatics
B. Providing patient-centered care
C. Working in interdisciplinary teams
D. Employing evidence-based practice Answer- B. Providing patient-centered care
The dietician is planning a menu fully understanding the patient's needs and desires. This is an
example of patient-centered care.
Which statement best reflects the results of interprofessional health care competencies?
A. Encourages the growth of professional silos
B. Encourages the use of evidence-based practice
, C. Integrates curricular content across disciplines
D. Creates professional licensing bodies for interprofessional practice Answer- C. Integrates curricular
content across disciplines
The integration of content in the education of multiple disciplines is not a result of health care
competencies. However, it does assist in the collaboration and respect among the professions.
Which interprofessional competency does a nurse adhere to when using a fall prevention protocol?
A. Utilizing informatics
B. Applying quality improvement
C. Promoting patient-centered care
D. Working in interdisciplinary teams Answer- C. Promoting patient-centered care
Implementing a fall prevention protocol exemplifies the use of quality improvement indicators.
Individualizing these indicators to meet the patient's specific situation would be an example of
promoting patient-centered care.
Why is interprofessional education considered to be imperative?
Select all that apply.
A. Interprofessional education shortens the learning process.
B. Interprofessional education encourages safer care of patients.
C. Interprofessional education fosters mutual respect among different disciplines.
D. Learning together eases the process for slower learners who struggle with content.
E. Interprofessional education allows for the most senior learner to take charge and lead the
discussion. Answer- B and C
Interprofessional education encourages safer care of patients.
Learning in teams allows for all team members to participate in developing a plan to provide safe,
efficient care for patients.
Interprofessional education fosters mutual respect among different disciplines.
As team members from various disciplines learn together, respect for the knowledge, expertise, and
skills of all involved is fostered.
How does a trusting relationship among team members impact the work of the team?
A. It makes disagreeing with decisions much easier.
