1. During a team meeting, a nurse proposes a new patient care strategy that differs from the traditional approach. Which action demonstrates effective interprofessional communication? A. The nurse insists on implementing the strategy without discussion. B. The nurse presents evidence supporting the new strategy and invites feedback. C. The nurse dismisses other team members' concerns about the strategy. D. The nurse implements the strategy without informing the team. Answer: B. Rationale: Effective interprofessional communication involves presenting ideas with supporting evidence and encouraging collaborative discussion to reach a consensus. 2. A healthcare team is experiencing conflict over resource allocation. What is the most appropriate leadership action to resolve this conflict? A. The leader decides without team input to demonstrate authority. B. The leader organizes a meeting to discuss and vote on resource distribution. C. The leader ignores the conflict, expecting it to resolve on its own. D. The leader delegates the decision to an external consultant. Answer: B. Rationale: A leader should facilitate open communication and collaborative decision-making to address conflicts within the team. 3. Which scenario best illustrates the concept of shared leadership in an interprofessional healthcare team? A. A physician makes all the decisions regarding patient care plans. B. Team members take turns leading discussions based on their expertise. C. A senior nurse oversees all operations and reports to the administration. D. The team relies on hospital policies to dictate every action and decision. Answer: B. Rationale: Shared leadership involves rotating leadership roles among team members, allowing each member to contribute their expertise. 4. In the context of interprofessional healthcare teams, what does the term