AACN and NAM Competencies
Questions and Answers Updated
2026
Which example characterizes the behaviors expected in employing a team-based approach in
delivering care to a patient suffering from cancer? – Answer-The case manager recommends a care
conference with caregivers and family members.
In a care conference for a patient with a hip replacement, which statement is an example of a focus
on quality improvement initiatives? – Answer-A home health referral is requested to assess the
home for fall prevention.
The nurse is talking with the physician regarding the discharge of a diabetic patient. The nurse is
concerned about the patient's lack of resources to manage his disease process. Which response by
the physician characterizes the concept of interprofessionality? – Answer-"What about a call to
home health? Perhaps they could help."
The nurse is participating in the discharge planning meeting for a patient with end stage renal
disease. Which observation leads the nurse to realize that patient-centered care is at risk? – Answer-
The patient's wife is staring out of the window.
In a hospice residence, which team is an example of interprofessional team-based care? – Answer-
The pain management team consisting of the physician, nurse, and pharmacist.
In working with an interprofessional discharge planning team consisting of you (the nurse), the
attending physician, the case manager, the pharmacist, and the dietician, which situation would
signify an ethical concern? – Answer-The dietician recommends foods that are outside the patient's
religious beliefs.
You overhear the pharmacist discussing the patient's financial status in the elevator.
A care conference related to a patient who just recently experienced a severe stroke is taking place.
Included in this conference is a student nurse in her first clinical setting. In considering the roles of
the various team members, what is most important for this student to do? – Answer-She should
recognize her own limitations in knowledge and skill.
She should consider that there is more than clinical care to be learned from teams.
Questions and Answers Updated
2026
Which example characterizes the behaviors expected in employing a team-based approach in
delivering care to a patient suffering from cancer? – Answer-The case manager recommends a care
conference with caregivers and family members.
In a care conference for a patient with a hip replacement, which statement is an example of a focus
on quality improvement initiatives? – Answer-A home health referral is requested to assess the
home for fall prevention.
The nurse is talking with the physician regarding the discharge of a diabetic patient. The nurse is
concerned about the patient's lack of resources to manage his disease process. Which response by
the physician characterizes the concept of interprofessionality? – Answer-"What about a call to
home health? Perhaps they could help."
The nurse is participating in the discharge planning meeting for a patient with end stage renal
disease. Which observation leads the nurse to realize that patient-centered care is at risk? – Answer-
The patient's wife is staring out of the window.
In a hospice residence, which team is an example of interprofessional team-based care? – Answer-
The pain management team consisting of the physician, nurse, and pharmacist.
In working with an interprofessional discharge planning team consisting of you (the nurse), the
attending physician, the case manager, the pharmacist, and the dietician, which situation would
signify an ethical concern? – Answer-The dietician recommends foods that are outside the patient's
religious beliefs.
You overhear the pharmacist discussing the patient's financial status in the elevator.
A care conference related to a patient who just recently experienced a severe stroke is taking place.
Included in this conference is a student nurse in her first clinical setting. In considering the roles of
the various team members, what is most important for this student to do? – Answer-She should
recognize her own limitations in knowledge and skill.
She should consider that there is more than clinical care to be learned from teams.
