Deck 7: Politics and Consumer Partnerships

Question 1

If a nurse is to act as a client advocate who can assist and guide clients through the health care environment, the nurse needs to have knowledge of the system that the client is navigating through.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What is the term for using power to influence or persuade in order to achieve individual or group goals?

A) politics
B) collaboration
C) negotiation
D) competition

Answer 2

politics

Question 3

Which of the following terms describes active participation in risk identification and problem solving in health care?

A) institutional procedure
B) competency
C) professional accountability
D) collaboration

Answer 3

professional accountability

Question 4

Who will make decisions that will affect nursing practice if nurses do NOT participate in systems level decisions?

A) employers only
B) doctors only
C) consumers only
D) other stakeholders

Question 5

Nurses who are politically active have a definite voice in their work environment for their clients' welfare, as well as for their own.

Question 6

Which one of the following terms refers to a group that represents the same political perspective or position on an issue?

A) partnership
B) voting block
C) alliance
D) lobby group

Question 7

Which step in establishing a partnership with a consumer group includes agreeing on one's position and responsibilities in the partnership?

A) compromise
B) negotiate
C) plan
D) test

Question 8

Which of these conditions exists when there is politics involved in a system?

A) abundant resources
B) unlimited control of resources
C) competing interests for resources
D) unlimited distribution of resources

Question 9

Which of these groups defines and controls health policy decisions?

A) only groups with the most political influence
B) researchers only
C) professional associations only
D) consumer groups only

Question 10

Which of the following was frequently experienced by nurses as a result of the health policy changes of the 1990s?

A) increased retirements among nurses
B) new nursing positions
C) nurses feeling devalued
D) reduced wages

Question 11

Which level of government has jurisdiction over the regulation of nursing practice?

A) municipal
B) provincial and territorial
C) federal
D) House of Commons

Question 12

Participating in public policy-making efforts that support consumer-professional association partnerships and their political agendas is an example of which of the following?

A) building political credibility
B) bargaining
C) reporting, lobbying, and publicizing
D) reaffirming, redefining, or discontinuing

Question 13

Which one of these advantages does partnership between consumers and professional groups offer?

A) a larger voting block representing different political positions
B) a small funding base of financial support
C) an increase in voices supporting or opposing an issue
D) maintenance of a power base

Question 14

Which of these client groups benefits most when nurses participate in public policy?

A) those living in poverty
B) those knowledgeable about health care
C) vocal consumers
D) those marginalized, with little or no voice

Question 15

What is the projected median age range of the Canadian population for 2036?

A) 30 to 35 years
B) 36 to 39 years
C) 40 to 42 years
D) 42 to 45 years

Question 16

Which of the following is a main concern of nurses who believe that their client advocacy role has been eroded by health care restructuring?

A) lack of confidence
B) advocacy takes time
C) risk of job loss
D) don't want to cause trouble

Question 17

Which of the following are the key stakeholders in health care?

A) health care providers only
B) everyone
C) special interest groups only
D) government representatives only

Question 18

The consumer movement in health care is politically motivated and based on how health care resources are controlled, distributed, and used.

Question 19

Which step in establishing a partnership with a consumer group includes understanding the bigger picture and concentrating on what can be changed?

A) model
B) direct the political action
C) implement
D) network

Question 20

Clients have begun to advocate for nurses, to assist in improving work condition for nurses.

Question 21

Which of the following factors is linked to every aspect of health care?

A) theoretical knowledge and clinical practice
B) education and practice
C) research and politics
D) politics and economics
Indicate one or more answer choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.

Question 22

Which of the following attributes must nurses possess to have credibility?

A) caring and intelligence
B) empathy and honesty
C) competence and professional accountability
D) responsibility and empathy

Question 23

The nurse knows that if strong partnerships are going to be formed in the community and in health care organizations, support of all clients is needed. Multiculturalism is important, and Canada is known to respect and support clients from other countries. The nurse knows that in order to form these strong partnerships, the following actions are needed. (Select all that apply.)

A) Nurses must understand and value diversity.
B) Nurses must form partnerships with consumer groups of different heritages, and ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
C) Advocate for clients' unique ethnic and cultural holistic care needs.
D) Advocate at the bedside for ethnic and cultural holistic care needs

Question 24

When establishing a partnership with a consumer group, the first step is to establish the health-care needs of the group. The next step, the focus step, involves

A) regular meetings.
B) creating a council.
C) identifying goals and objectives.
D) creating a focus plan.

Question 25

Describe three (3) ways the nurse can advocate for clients and assist them through the health care environment.

Question 26

Which of the following bodies is important for supporting nursing advocacy in collaboration with nursing organizations?

A) hospital administrators
B) consumer groups
C) insurance companies
D) physician associations

Question 27

Explain why recipients of health care demand to be treated, and should be treated, as more than passive recipients of health care. Provide 3 examples.

Question 28

Accountability goes beyond responsibility in a particular employment situation. Accountability means that nurses must consistently

A) participate, identify risks and manage them, problem-solve, and implement change for client safety and needs.
B) participate and identify risks and problems for client safety.
C) identify risks and expect others to correct the situation for client safety.
D) follow their employers' policies and procedures to ensure client safety.

Question 29

The nurse knows that, in order to use power to influence, persuade, or create change in their organization, the nurse must build strong bases of support for their clients, themselves, and the nursing profession. The nurse knows this can be done by

A) effectively competing, negotiating, and collaborating with others.
B) effectively competing, negotiating, and making autonomous decisions.
C) working dependently with others.
D) working collaboratively with others.