20 Jan nurse politician.

NUR3805 Dimensions of Professional Practice

Chapter 15 Quiz

Question 1 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

political power.

power.

policy.

politics.

Question 2 A nurse who lobbies state legislators to support a change in the scope of practice in nursing is engaging in

politics.

setting policy.

legislative power.

power sharing.

Question 3 The principles and values that govern actions directed at influencing and determining decisions, actions, and other matters are known as

policy.

political power.

power.

politics.

Question 4 Which of the following is an effective method for the practicing nurse to achieve leadership skills?

Avoiding involvement in politics

Becoming active in professional organizations

Learning about collective bargaining

Changing jobs frequently to improve skills

Question 5 The American Nurses Association (ANA) serves as the

clearinghouse of standards set by clinical specialty organizations.

professional organization for all nurses regardless of practice setting or level of practice.

regulatory agency setting the guidelines for the scope of practice.

source of dissemination of nursing research.

Question 6 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?

The nurse must join a union to be employed there.

The facility is negotiating with several unions for control of the employees.

The nurse can join the union if desired, but it is not required.

This facility is closed to all union activities.

Question 7 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?

Adapts quickly to new situations

Holds high moral and ethical standards

Solves problems methodically using a strict model

Has a developed sense of systems thinking

Question 8 The most critical aspect of nurses becoming personally “political” is

being informed of social and political issues.

communicating with legislators.

running for office.

financially supporting political action committees (PACs).

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

nurse clinician.

nurse citizen.

nurse activist.

nurse politician.

Question 10 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

nurse citizen.

nurse activist.

nurse clinician.

nurse politician.