Question 1

Whose definition of empowerment reflects the organizational subcomponent of empowerment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greenberg and Baron 
B)  Riger 
C)  Laschinger and Wong 
D)  Chandler 
A)  Greenberg and Baron 
B)  Riger 
C)  Laschinger and Wong 
D)  Chandler C

Question 2

The nurse who has invested her time and resources in improving her competence, knowledge, and skills is a nurse with power. What type of power does this nurse have?

Accepted Answer

A)  information power 
B)  referent power 
C)  legitimate power 
D)  expert power 
A)  information power 
B)  referent power 
C)  legitimate power 
D)  expert power D

Question 3

What is the process that transforms information into power?

Accepted Answer

A)  commitment 
B)  relationships 
C)  critical thinking 
D)  choice and control 
A)  commitment 
B)  relationships 
C)  critical thinking 
D)  choice and control C

Question 4

In which of the following circumstances is a power struggle with respect to access and distribution of resources likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  when an externally competitive environment is created 
B)  when there is a failure to understand the role and responsibilities of others 
C)  when nurses have experience 
D)  when relationships are maintained at status quo 
A)  when an externally competitive environment is created 
B)  when there is a failure to understand the role and responsibilities of others 
C)  when nurses have experience 
D)  when relationships are maintained at status quo

Question 5

Pfeffer believes power is given to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

One source of power that is often exhibited by nurses is the power they obtain by influencing others with their knowledge and by how they create a sense of stability by showing the usefulness of the knowledge they share. Which type of power does the nurse obtain in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  information power 
B)  connection power 
C)  referent power 
D)  legitimate power 
A)  information power 
B)  connection power 
C)  referent power 
D)  legitimate power

Question 7

Those who have significant power in health care tend to possess which one of the following attributes?

Accepted Answer

A)  control of finances 
B)  personal connections 
C)  expertise 
D)  management position 
A)  control of finances 
B)  personal connections 
C)  expertise 
D)  management position

Question 8

One source of power that is often exhibited by nurses involves the power they obtain through networking and sharing through teamwork, collaboration, networking, and mentoring. Which type of power does the nurse obtain in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  information power 
B)  connection power 
C)  expert power 
D)  legitimate power 
A)  information power 
B)  connection power 
C)  expert power 
D)  legitimate power

Question 9

Which of the following can result when workers circumvent established levels of power?

Accepted Answer

A)  respect 
B)  tension and conflict 
C)  knowledge 
D)  a positive image 
A)  respect 
B)  tension and conflict 
C)  knowledge 
D)  a positive image

Question 10

The nursing manager is a valuable resource to others on the floor and has so much to offer them. This nurse is able to answer questions, provide clarification, and find answers if they do not readily have them. Which of the following reflects this source of power, which is often exhibited by nurses, and is the power nurses uphold in the position they hold, the credentials they have, and the registration they have received through their regulatory governing body?

Accepted Answer

A)  legitimate power 
B)  information power 
C)  connection power 
D)  expert power 
A)  legitimate power 
B)  information power 
C)  connection power 
D)  expert power

Question 11

What is the most important source of power that is needed to improve client care, increase organizational effectiveness, and strengthen nurses' professional connection?

Accepted Answer

A)  connection power 
B)  expert power 
C)  legitimate power 
D)  information power 
A)  connection power 
B)  expert power 
C)  legitimate power 
D)  information power

Question 12

According to the text, which of the following statements represents a major concern about those who hold power?

Accepted Answer

A)  They may be overwhelmed. 
B)  They may be inexperienced. 
C)  They may make mistakes. 
D)  Power is corruptive. 
A)  They may be overwhelmed. 
B)  They may be inexperienced. 
C)  They may make mistakes. 
D)  Power is corruptive.

Question 13

According to the text, what is the definition of power?

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to achieve one's goals 
B)  personal and professional authority 
C)  possessing authority and influence 
D)  demonstrating accountability and responsibility 
A)  the ability to achieve one's goals 
B)  personal and professional authority 
C)  possessing authority and influence 
D)  demonstrating accountability and responsibility

Question 14

Which of the following is an organizational outcome of recognizing the value of nurses' experience and knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)  motivation 
B)  self-help 
C)  empowerment 
D)  control 
A)  motivation 
B)  self-help 
C)  empowerment 
D)  control

Question 15

Which type of power do nurses exercise when they teach others in their practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  expert power 
B)  connection power 
C)  information power 
D)  legitimate power 
A)  expert power 
B)  connection power 
C)  information power 
D)  legitimate power

Question 16

Pfeffer believes that people should wait for their unique opportunity to demonstrate power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which type of power do nurse managers hold due to their position or degree of authority in an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  power of expertise 
B)  connection power 
C)  referent power 
D)  legitimate power 
A)  power of expertise 
B)  connection power 
C)  referent power 
D)  legitimate power

Question 18

Which of the following is a way for nurses to establish and use expert status within the group?

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrate nursing skills 
B)  proclaim oneself an expert 
C)  achieve position status 
D)  network with expert nurses 
A)  demonstrate nursing skills 
B)  proclaim oneself an expert 
C)  achieve position status 
D)  network with expert nurses

Question 19

According to Pfeffer, power comes from _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  within 
B)  networking 
C)  superiors 
D)  peers 
A)  within 
B)  networking 
C)  superiors 
D)  peers

Question 20

A framework for becoming empowered using information includes background, steps, information for providing care, and information for understanding and becoming more effective in the work setting. Which of those framework parts would include actively seeking and volunteering for committee assignments?

Accepted Answer

A)  background 
B)  information for understanding 
C)  steps 
D)  information for providing care 
A)  background 
B)  information for understanding 
C)  steps 
D)  information for providing care

Exam 16: Power

Whose definition of empowerment reflects the organizational subcomponent of empowerment?

The nurse who has invested her time and resources in improving her competence, knowledge, and skills is a nurse with power. What type of power does this nurse have?

What is the process that transforms information into power?

In which of the following circumstances is a power struggle with respect to access and distribution of resources likely to occur?

Pfeffer believes power is given to others.

One source of power that is often exhibited by nurses is the power they obtain by influencing others with their knowledge and by how they create a sense of stability by showing the usefulness of the knowledge they share. Which type of power does the nurse obtain in this situation?

Those who have significant power in health care tend to possess which one of the following attributes?

One source of power that is often exhibited by nurses involves the power they obtain through networking and sharing through teamwork, collaboration, networking, and mentoring. Which type of power does the nurse obtain in this situation?

Which of the following can result when workers circumvent established levels of power?

What is the most important source of power that is needed to improve client care, increase organizational effectiveness, and strengthen nurses' professional connection?

According to the text, which of the following statements represents a major concern about those who hold power?

According to the text, what is the definition of power?

Which of the following is an organizational outcome of recognizing the value of nurses' experience and knowledge?

Which type of power do nurses exercise when they teach others in their practice?

Pfeffer believes that people should wait for their unique opportunity to demonstrate power.

Which type of power do nurse managers hold due to their position or degree of authority in an organization?

Which of the following is a way for nurses to establish and use expert status within the group?

According to Pfeffer, power comes from _______.

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