Question 1

Which statement by the nurse would best represent the purpose of a political action committee (PAC)?

Accepted Answer

A)  A vehicle for nurses across the country to organize collectively to endorse and support candidates for national offices 
B)  A group of individuals or organizations who share a common interest in a single issue 
C)  An organizational structure established for the purpose of supporting and fostering changes in the health care system 
D)  A group that identifies special needs and raises funds to influence politicians to vote in a manner that supports the special needs 
A)  A vehicle for nurses across the country to organize collectively to endorse and support candidates for national offices 
B)  A group of individuals or organizations who share a common interest in a single issue 
C)  An organizational structure established for the purpose of supporting and fostering changes in the health care system 
D)  A group that identifies special needs and raises funds to influence politicians to vote in a manner that supports the special needs

Question 2

MATCHING
Identify the type of power base associated with each of the following.

-Coercive (punishment)

Accepted Answer

A) Joining a coalition to lobby for a national health insurance plan 
B) Organizing nurses to work for the opponent in the next election 
C) The dean of the school discussing the educational program 
D) Testifying before a committee on a bill 
E) A political action committee's endorsement or financial contribution 
A) Joining a coalition to lobby for a national health insurance plan 
B) Organizing nurses to work for the opponent in the next election 
C) The dean of the school discussing the educational program 
D) Testifying before a committee on a bill 
E) A political action committee's endorsement or financial contribution

Question 3

A nurse is educating a group of students about reward power.The nurse knows the teaching has been effective when one of the students says:

Accepted Answer

A)  "Reward power does not actually exist anymore." 
B)  "Reward power may cause a person to behave in a manner that benefits someone else." 
C)  "Nurses are not susceptible to reward power." 
D)  "Reward power only benefits nurses." 
A)  "Reward power does not actually exist anymore." 
B)  "Reward power may cause a person to behave in a manner that benefits someone else." 
C)  "Nurses are not susceptible to reward power." 
D)  "Reward power only benefits nurses."

Question 4

What action makes up a nurse's political savvy? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Analyzing a situation 
B)  Participating in a constructive way 
C)  Following directions 
D)  Voicing an opinion 
E)  Presenting a possible resolution 
A)  Analyzing a situation 
B)  Participating in a constructive way 
C)  Following directions 
D)  Voicing an opinion 
E)  Presenting a possible resolution

Question 5

In what ways can the nurse lobby? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Upon meeting the candidate for the first time and assessing knowledge 
B)  Meet face-to-face with the candidate to discuss the issues. 
C)  The nurse cannot lobby a candidate. 
D)  Write a letter to the candidate. 
E)  Email the candidate. 
A)  Upon meeting the candidate for the first time and assessing knowledge 
B)  Meet face-to-face with the candidate to discuss the issues. 
C)  The nurse cannot lobby a candidate. 
D)  Write a letter to the candidate. 
E)  Email the candidate.

Question 6

MATCHING
Identify the type of power base associated with each of the following.

-Legitimate

Accepted Answer

A) Joining a coalition to lobby for a national health insurance plan 
B) Organizing nurses to work for the opponent in the next election 
C) The dean of the school discussing the educational program 
D) Testifying before a committee on a bill 
E) A political action committee's endorsement or financial contribution 
A) Joining a coalition to lobby for a national health insurance plan 
B) Organizing nurses to work for the opponent in the next election 
C) The dean of the school discussing the educational program 
D) Testifying before a committee on a bill 
E) A political action committee's endorsement or financial contribution

Question 7

One of the five laws of power is that "power fills a vacuum." Which statement by the nurse best captures that type of power?

Accepted Answer

A)  "An individual who provides leadership and power to create a strategy that will address a problem and get people to contribute to the effort" 
B)  "People who are willing to give power to someone in order to restore comfort or handle a dilemma" 
C)  "An individual who takes action to speak and act on behalf of a group 
D)  A state nursing association that acts on behalf of the nurses within the respective state" 
A)  "An individual who provides leadership and power to create a strategy that will address a problem and get people to contribute to the effort" 
B)  "People who are willing to give power to someone in order to restore comfort or handle a dilemma" 
C)  "An individual who takes action to speak and act on behalf of a group 
D)  A state nursing association that acts on behalf of the nurses within the respective state"

Question 8

The nurse understands the importance of participation in politics when stating which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  "It is important for nursing to be presented in a positive light." 
B)  "Nurses should fight for better health care for all patients." 
C)  "Nurses should only worry about what is occurring where they practice nursing." 
D)  "Nurses should lobby for the availability of health care." 
E)  "The public should see what nurses really do." 
A)  "It is important for nursing to be presented in a positive light." 
B)  "Nurses should fight for better health care for all patients." 
C)  "Nurses should only worry about what is occurring where they practice nursing." 
D)  "Nurses should lobby for the availability of health care." 
E)  "The public should see what nurses really do."

Question 9

MATCHING
Identify the type of power base associated with each of the following.

-Expert (informational)

Accepted Answer

A) Joining a coalition to lobby for a national health insurance plan 
B) Organizing nurses to work for the opponent in the next election 
C) The dean of the school discussing the educational program 
D) Testifying before a committee on a bill 
E) A political action committee's endorsement or financial contribution 
A) Joining a coalition to lobby for a national health insurance plan 
B) Organizing nurses to work for the opponent in the next election 
C) The dean of the school discussing the educational program 
D) Testifying before a committee on a bill 
E) A political action committee's endorsement or financial contribution

Question 10

MATCHING
Identify the type of power base associated with each of the following.

-Referent (mentor)

Accepted Answer

A) Joining a coalition to lobby for a national health insurance plan 
B) Organizing nurses to work for the opponent in the next election 
C) The dean of the school discussing the educational program 
D) Testifying before a committee on a bill 
E) A political action committee's endorsement or financial contribution 
A) Joining a coalition to lobby for a national health insurance plan 
B) Organizing nurses to work for the opponent in the next election 
C) The dean of the school discussing the educational program 
D) Testifying before a committee on a bill 
E) A political action committee's endorsement or financial contribution

Which statement by the nurse would best represent the purpose of a political action committee (PAC)?

MATCHING Identify the type of power base associated with each of the following. -Coercive (punishment)

A nurse is educating a group of students about reward power.The nurse knows the teaching has been effective when one of the students says:

What action makes up a nurse's political savvy? (Select all that apply.)

In what ways can the nurse lobby? (Select all that apply.)

MATCHING Identify the type of power base associated with each of the following. -Legitimate

One of the five laws of power is that "power fills a vacuum." Which statement by the nurse best captures that type of power?

The nurse understands the importance of participation in politics when stating which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

MATCHING Identify the type of power base associated with each of the following. -Expert (informational)

MATCHING Identify the type of power base associated with each of the following. -Referent (mentor)

Role Transitions

Personal Management: Time and Self-Care Strategies

Mentorship, Preceptorship, and Nurse Residency Programs

Employment Considerations: Opportunities, Resumes, and Interviewing

NCLEX-RN Examination and the New Graduate

Historical Perspectives: Influences on the Present

Nursing Education

Nursing Theory

Image of Nursing: Influences of the Present

Challenges of Nursing Management and Leadership

Building Nursing Management Skills

Effective Communication and Team Building

Conflict Management

Delegation in the Clinical Setting

The Health Care Organization and Patterns of Nursing Care Delivery

Economics of the Health Care Delivery System

Collective Bargaining: Traditional (Union)and Nontraditional Approaches

Ethical Issues

Legal Issues

Cultural and Spiritual Awareness

Quality Patient Care

Nursing Informatics

Using Nursing Research in Practice

Workplace Issues

Emergency Preparedness

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Exam 17: Political Action in Nursing

Which statement by the nurse would best represent the purpose of a political action committee (PAC)?

MATCHING Identify the type of power base associated with each of the following. -Coercive (punishment)

A nurse is educating a group of students about reward power.The nurse knows the teaching has been effective when one of the students says:

What action makes up a nurse's political savvy? (Select all that apply.)

In what ways can the nurse lobby? (Select all that apply.)

MATCHING Identify the type of power base associated with each of the following. -Legitimate

One of the five laws of power is that "power fills a vacuum." Which statement by the nurse best captures that type of power?

The nurse understands the importance of participation in politics when stating which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

MATCHING Identify the type of power base associated with each of the following. -Expert (informational)

MATCHING Identify the type of power base associated with each of the following. -Referent (mentor)

Role Transitions

Personal Management: Time and Self-Care Strategies

Mentorship, Preceptorship, and Nurse Residency Programs

Employment Considerations: Opportunities, Resumes, and Interviewing

NCLEX-RN Examination and the New Graduate

Historical Perspectives: Influences on the Present

Nursing Education

Nursing Theory

Image of Nursing: Influences of the Present

Challenges of Nursing Management and Leadership

Building Nursing Management Skills

Effective Communication and Team Building

Conflict Management

Delegation in the Clinical Setting

The Health Care Organization and Patterns of Nursing Care Delivery

Economics of the Health Care Delivery System

Collective Bargaining: Traditional (Union)and Nontraditional Approaches

Ethical Issues

Legal Issues

Cultural and Spiritual Awareness

Quality Patient Care

Nursing Informatics

Using Nursing Research in Practice

Workplace Issues

Emergency Preparedness

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