Exam 10: Power,Politics,and Influence

A nurse belongs to several professional organizations,serving on a state-level committee of one group and on two task forces at work.The nurse is committed to a range of health issues and knows the state senator from the nurse's district,as well as the name of the representative in Washington,DC.This nurse exemplifies which level of political activism in nursing?

Nurses who engage in in-fighting,seek physician support against nursing colleagues,and avoid political advocacy through membership in nursing organizations:

During a unit meeting,you notice that Vivian listens attentively when Mary is speaking and offers support and advice when Mary presents ideas to the group.You are surprised because Vivian has often confided that she does not like Mary.Vivian's behavior is best described as:

Literature on oppression in nursing has:

Susan,an RN in the ED,would like to pursue leadership roles in her career.She is frustrated that others in her working environment seem to pay little attention to her creative ideas or place her in informal leadership positions.As her colleague,you want to provide her with helpful feedback.Which of the following statements will provide feedback as to how she might communicate power and demonstrate that she is capable of handling other leadership responsibilities?

A nurse manager recognizes the need to expand her professional network as she begins a job search for a middle-management position.Which of the following actions is least likely to expand her job-searching network?