Deck 20: The Politically Active Nurse

Question 1

Which statement best describes decisions that are made by the State Board of Nursing?

A)Influence all aspects of the health-care system
B)Have the same force as law
C)Considered recommendations that may or may not be followed
D)Must be approved by a majority of nurses in the state

Answer 1

Have the same force as law

Question 2

What comprises the branches found in the government at the federal level?

A)Legislative and executive
B)Executive, judicial, and the president
C)Congressional, legislative, and judicial
D)Legislative, executive, and judicial

Answer 2

Legislative, executive, and judicial

Question 3

Although most voters tend toward the middle of the political spectrum, ________________attempt to force their parties to the extreme ends of the spectrum.Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.

Answer 3

radicals

Question 4

Identify a valuable source of information about political issues that affect the profession of nursing.

A)The American Nurse
B)Nursing 2003
C)Davis Drug Guide
D)Nursing Now

Question 5

Identify the congressional committee that is responsible for dealing with health legislation in general.

A)Senate Finance Committee
B)Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee
C)House Commerce Committee
D)House Ways and Means Committee

Question 6

What is the document that provides nurses with the right to practice and specifies the parameters of professional practice?

A)Nurse Practice Act
B)Scope of Practice
C)Legislative Law
D)State Board of Nursing

Question 7

If the House and Senate have different versions of the same bill, where does the bill go next?

A)To the President for signature of the bill he favors most
B)To the Rules Committee to set up the guidelines for passage of the bill
C)To the Conference Committee to resolve the differences between the two bills
D)To the Finance Committee to see if there is enough money in the budget for both forms

Question 8

Why is the input of nurses vital to legislators?

A)Most of the bills legislators pass are not related to health care.
B)Voters can be easily misled by special interest groups.
C)The majority of legislators do not have health-care backgrounds.
D)Legislators need to be aware of the important part nurses play in the health-care system.

Question 9

What is the best way for nurses to influence the legislative process at the federal level?

A)Organize demonstrations outside the White House when important health-care issues are discussed.
B)Send telegrams and letters to their Congress members and House representatives.
C)Have the main nursing organizations speak with a unified voice when presenting their concerns.
D)Join and actively participate in hospital committees on health care.

Question 10

What role do executive orders play in the political process?

A)Actively involve the legislature in key political decisions.
B)Shorten the time it takes to implement a political decision.
C)Help nurses by targeting endorsements.
D)Formulate policy with minimal involvement from the legislature.

Question 11

What is the best method for nurses to influence those in power?

A)Take an active role in institutional decision-making
B)Remain current with trends and issues in nursing
C)Serve on hospital and community health-care committees
D)Join unions

Question 12

What is the primary purpose of the American Nurses Association-Political Action Committees (ANA-PACs)?

A)Persuade public officials to work for legislation nurses consider important.
B)Influence the outcome of elections.
C)Prevent bills that are negative for nursing from being introduced in Congress.
D)Attempt to change the minds of legislators already serving in Congress.

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of targeting endorsements?

A)Prevents nurses from making blind political decisions
B)Allows nurses to offer something of value to candidates
C)Identifies specific nursing political goals
D)Helps nurses understand executive orders

Question 14

A board of supervisors is usually found in which type of government structure?

A)State
B)County
C)Federal
D)City

Question 15

What is the primary responsibility of the Rules Committee?

A)Schedule bills and determine how much time will be spent on debate.
B)Oversee the whole legislative process to prevent errors in a bill's development.
C)Decide whether a bill may be reported out favorably or killed.
D)Establish the guidelines for the progression of the bill through a committee.

Question 16

Identify the term that best describes the act or science of influencing public policy.

A)Power
B)Nursing
C)Politics
D)Ethics

Question 17

Which statement best indicates the use of political capital?

A)"I will issue an executive order on that topic."
B)"Without your vote, the bill will never pass."
C)"If you vote for my bill, I will vote for your bill."
D)"Large groups of citizens support this issue."

Question 18

Identify the most appropriate political activities for nurses at the state level.

A)Introduce legislation and seek sponsors
B)Vote in the legislature for or against a bill
C)Make large monetary contributions to candidates who support health-care reform
D)Keep quiet and let the system work without interference

Question 19

Identify an issue that would be considered constituent specific.

A)Funding of a new research project
B)Universal coverage for prescriptions for the elderly
C)Increase in the rates for natural gas
D)Passing laws punishing corporate CEOs who bankrupt their companies

Question 20

What is the sphere of political influence where optimum working conditions are created and quality client care is ensured?

A)Community
B)Government
C)Workplace
D)Organization

Question 21

Select all the items from the list below that are characteristics of a successful organizer.

A)Easy-going
B)Curious
C)Persistent
D)Rigid planner
E)Imaginative
F)Charismatic