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1. A communication breakdown that results in a wrong-site surgery is an example of: A. A near miss B. A sentinel event C. A minor error D. A billing error Correct Answer: B. A sentinel event Rationale: Sentinel events cause death or severe harm. Universal Protocol aims to prevent wrong-site surgery. 2. A communication climate where questions are welcomed leads to: A. Less clarity B. More clarification and fewer errors C. More errors D. Lower engagement Correct Answer: B. More clarif...

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1. A critical lab value that seems inconsistent with the patient's condition, such as potassium 7.0 in a well-appearing patient, should prompt the nurse to: A. Ignore it B. Treat it without notifying anyone C. Assess the patient, consider specimen problems such as hemolysis and notify the provider promptly D. Wait until morning Correct Answer: C. Assess the patient, consider specimen problems such as hemolysis and notify the provider promptly Rationale: Spurious results occur but mus...

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Interprofessional Comm - 2026 SBAR Handover Mastery: Midterm Exam (Units 1-7) - Questions with Correct Answers 4 Exam (elaborations) Interprofessional Comm - 2026 SBAR Handover Mastery: Practice Test 1 (Units 1-7) - Questions with Correct Answers 5 Exam (elaborations) Interprofessional Comm - 2026 SBAR Handover Mastery: Practice Test 2 (Units 8-13)

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Interprofessional Comm - 2026 SBAR Handover Mastery: Exam 3 - Questions with Correct Answers 2 Exam (elaborations) Interprofessional Comm - 2026 SBAR Handover Mastery: Final Exam (Comprehensive) - Questions with Correct Answers 3 Exam (elaborations) Interprofessional Comm - 2026 SBAR Handover Mastery: Midterm Exam (Units 1-7) - Questions with Corr

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1. Interprofessional collaboration is associated with: A. Worse outcomes B. Improved patient outcomes, fewer errors and greater staff satisfaction C. Increased errors D. Lower satisfaction Correct Answer: B. Improved patient outcomes, fewer errors and greater staff satisfaction Rationale: Evidence links teamwork to quality. Collaboration also reduces burnout. 2. Communication failures have been identified by the Joint Commission as: A. A rare cause of harm B. Unrelated to patient safety...

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1. Interprofessional communication competence can be developed through: A. Experience alone without reflection B. Avoiding teams C. Reading only D. Education, simulation, feedback and practice Correct Answer: D. Education, simulation, feedback and practice Rationale: Simulation allows safe practice. Feedback improves skills. 2. The IPEC competency area of Roles and Responsibilities emphasizes: A. Avoiding other professions B. Doing every task oneself C. Following hierarchy without ques...

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1. Conflict that is never addressed in a team often leads to: A. Better teamwork B. Resentment, poor communication and safety risks C. Improved outcomes D. Higher trust Correct Answer: B. Resentment, poor communication and safety risks Rationale: Unresolved conflict grows. Timely, constructive resolution is better. 2. Workplace violence from patients or visitors requires: A. Prevention programs, reporting systems and support for staff B. Acceptance as part of the job C. No response D....

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1. Documentation and verbal communication are complementary because: A. Documentation replaces all conversation B. Verbal communication is never needed C. Documentation provides a record, while verbal communication allows clarification and urgency D. They conflict Correct Answer: C. Documentation provides a record, while verbal communication allows clarification and urgency Rationale: Urgent issues need direct conversation. Records support continuity. 2. Communication accommodation mean...

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1. Psychological safety in a team, as described by Amy Edmondson, is: A. A locked unit B. A shared belief that it is safe to speak up, ask questions and admit mistakes without fear of punishment C. An absence of all conflict D. Strict hierarchy Correct Answer: B. A shared belief that it is safe to speak up, ask questions and admit mistakes without fear of punishment Rationale: Teams with psychological safety learn and report errors more. Leaders shape it. 2. A CRICO Strategies analysis ...

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33 pages

Written in 2026/2027

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