Question 1

Which of the following is an effective method for the practicing nurse to achieve leadership skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Becoming active in professional organizations 
B)  Changing jobs frequently to improve skills 
C)  Learning about collective bargaining 
D)  Avoiding involvement in politics 
A)  Becoming active in professional organizations 
B)  Changing jobs frequently to improve skills 
C)  Learning about collective bargaining 
D)  Avoiding involvement in politics A

Question 2

The American Nurses Association (ANA)serves as the

Accepted Answer

A)  clearinghouse of standards set by clinical specialty organizations. 
B)  regulatory agency setting the guidelines for the scope of practice. 
C)  source of dissemination of nursing research. 
D)  professional organization for all nurses regardless of practice setting or level of practice. 
A)  clearinghouse of standards set by clinical specialty organizations. 
B)  regulatory agency setting the guidelines for the scope of practice. 
C)  source of dissemination of nursing research. 
D)  professional organization for all nurses regardless of practice setting or level of practice. D

Question 3

The principles and values that govern actions directed at influencing and determining decisions,actions,and other matters are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  policy. 
B)  politics. 
C)  political power. 
D)  power. 
A)  policy. 
B)  politics. 
C)  political power. 
D)  power. A

Question 4

A nurse who lobbies state legislators to support a change in the scope of practice in nursing is engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)  power sharing. 
B)  setting policy. 
C)  politics. 
D)  legislative power. 
A)  power sharing. 
B)  setting policy. 
C)  politics. 
D)  legislative power.

Question 5

The most critical aspect of nurses becoming personally "political" is

Accepted Answer

A)  financially supporting political action committees (PACs). 
B)  being informed of social and political issues. 
C)  communicating with legislators. 
D)  running for office. 
A)  financially supporting political action committees (PACs). 
B)  being informed of social and political issues. 
C)  communicating with legislators. 
D)  running for office.

Question 6

A nurse was appointed to a governing board of a governmental agency and then ran for an elective office.The nurse is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  nurse citizen. 
B)  nurse activist. 
C)  nurse politician. 
D)  nurse clinician. 
A)  nurse citizen. 
B)  nurse activist. 
C)  nurse politician. 
D)  nurse clinician.

Question 7

The area of philosophy that deals with the regulation and control of people living in society to preserve prosperity,defend rights,and augment resources is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  policy. 
B)  politics. 
C)  political power. 
D)  power. 
A)  policy. 
B)  politics. 
C)  political power. 
D)  power.

Question 8

A nurse has held a media event to publicize the need for funding for immunizations and lobbied decision makers by providing pertinent statistical information about the risks and benefits of immunizations.The nurse is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  nurse citizen. 
B)  nurse activist. 
C)  nurse politician. 
D)  nurse clinician. 
A)  nurse citizen. 
B)  nurse activist. 
C)  nurse politician. 
D)  nurse clinician.

Question 9

A nurse has registered to vote,voted in primary and regular elections,and participated in public forums related to budget reductions that could result in the reduction of the numbers of school nurses.The nurse is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  nurse citizen. 
B)  nurse activist. 
C)  nurse politician. 
D)  nurse clinician. 
A)  nurse citizen. 
B)  nurse activist. 
C)  nurse politician. 
D)  nurse clinician.

Question 10

A variety of benefits result from membership in professional organizations,including

Accepted Answer

A)  availability of practice guidelines to influence policy development. 
B)  discount on licensure fees. 
C)  continuing education opportunities. 
D)  opportunities to develop personal leadership skills. 
E)  increased pay and prestige in the work setting. 
A)  availability of practice guidelines to influence policy development. 
B)  discount on licensure fees. 
C)  continuing education opportunities. 
D)  opportunities to develop personal leadership skills. 
E)  increased pay and prestige in the work setting.

Question 11

A nurse is contemplating a political leadership position and wonders if she/he has the desired characteristics to make a good leader.Which of the following traits is inconsistent with a good leader?

Accepted Answer

A)  Has a developed sense of systems thinking 
B)  Solves problems methodically using a strict model 
C)  Holds high moral and ethical standards 
D)  Adapts quickly to new situations 
A)  Has a developed sense of systems thinking 
B)  Solves problems methodically using a strict model 
C)  Holds high moral and ethical standards 
D)  Adapts quickly to new situations

Question 12

A nurse has applied for a job and during the interview was told that the health care facility is a "closed shop." What does that phrase mean to the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  The nurse must join a union to be employed there. 
B)  The nurse can join the union if desired, but it is not required. 
C)  This facility is closed to all union activities. 
D)  The facility is negotiating with several unions for control of the employees. 
A)  The nurse must join a union to be employed there. 
B)  The nurse can join the union if desired, but it is not required. 
C)  This facility is closed to all union activities. 
D)  The facility is negotiating with several unions for control of the employees.

Which of the following is an effective method for the practicing nurse to achieve leadership skills?

The American Nurses Association (ANA)serves as the

The principles and values that govern actions directed at influencing and determining decisions,actions,and other matters are known as

A nurse who lobbies state legislators to support a change in the scope of practice in nursing is engaging in

The most critical aspect of nurses becoming personally "political" is

A nurse was appointed to a governing board of a governmental agency and then ran for an elective office.The nurse is known as a

The area of philosophy that deals with the regulation and control of people living in society to preserve prosperity,defend rights,and augment resources is known as

A nurse has held a media event to publicize the need for funding for immunizations and lobbied decision makers by providing pertinent statistical information about the risks and benefits of immunizations.The nurse is known as a

A nurse has registered to vote,voted in primary and regular elections,and participated in public forums related to budget reductions that could result in the reduction of the numbers of school nurses.The nurse is known as a

A variety of benefits result from membership in professional organizations,including

A nurse is contemplating a political leadership position and wonders if she/he has the desired characteristics to make a good leader.Which of the following traits is inconsistent with a good leader?

A nurse has applied for a job and during the interview was told that the health care facility is a "closed shop." What does that phrase mean to the nurse?

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Nursings Pathway to Professionalism

Nursing Education in an Evolving Health Care Environment

Becoming a Professional Nurse: Defining Nursing and Socialization Into Practice

Legal Aspects of Professional Nursing Practice

Ethics: Basic Concepts for Professional Nursing Practice

Conceptual and Philosophical Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice

Nursing Theory: The Basis for Professional Nursing

The Science of Nursing and Evidence-Based Practice

Developing Nursing Judgment Through Critical Thinking

Communication and Collaboration in Professional Nursing Practice

Nurses,patients Families: Caring at the Intersection of Health,Illness Culture

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Caring for Self, Caring Globally: The Challenge for Nurses in a Complex World

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Exam 15: Political Activism in Nursing: Communities, Organizations, Government

Which of the following is an effective method for the practicing nurse to achieve leadership skills?

The American Nurses Association (ANA)serves as the

The principles and values that govern actions directed at influencing and determining decisions,actions,and other matters are known as

A nurse who lobbies state legislators to support a change in the scope of practice in nursing is engaging in

The most critical aspect of nurses becoming personally "political" is

A nurse was appointed to a governing board of a governmental agency and then ran for an elective office.The nurse is known as a

The area of philosophy that deals with the regulation and control of people living in society to preserve prosperity,defend rights,and augment resources is known as

A nurse has held a media event to publicize the need for funding for immunizations and lobbied decision makers by providing pertinent statistical information about the risks and benefits of immunizations.The nurse is known as a

A nurse has registered to vote,voted in primary and regular elections,and participated in public forums related to budget reductions that could result in the reduction of the numbers of school nurses.The nurse is known as a

A variety of benefits result from membership in professional organizations,including

A nurse is contemplating a political leadership position and wonders if she/he has the desired characteristics to make a good leader.Which of the following traits is inconsistent with a good leader?

A nurse has applied for a job and during the interview was told that the health care facility is a "closed shop." What does that phrase mean to the nurse?

Nursing in Todays Evolving Health Care Environment

The History and Social Contexts of Nursing

Nursings Pathway to Professionalism

Nursing Education in an Evolving Health Care Environment

Becoming a Professional Nurse: Defining Nursing and Socialization Into Practice

Legal Aspects of Professional Nursing Practice

Ethics: Basic Concepts for Professional Nursing Practice

Conceptual and Philosophical Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice

Nursing Theory: The Basis for Professional Nursing

The Science of Nursing and Evidence-Based Practice

Developing Nursing Judgment Through Critical Thinking

Communication and Collaboration in Professional Nursing Practice

Nurses,patients Families: Caring at the Intersection of Health,Illness Culture

Health Care in the United States

Caring for Self, Caring Globally: The Challenge for Nurses in a Complex World

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