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

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

Becoming active in professional organizations

Question 2

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?

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.

Answer 2

The nurse must join a union to be employed there.

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

policy.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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 variety of benefits result from membership in professional organizations,including

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 7

The American Nurses Association (ANA)serves as the

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.

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

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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) 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 11

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

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

Question 12

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