Question 1

A patient tells you that the more he exercises and the healthier he eats, the healthier he gets. What is he demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

The patient is demonstrating an internal locus of control, which means he believes that he has control over the outcomes of his actions, such as his health improving due to his exercise and diet choices.

Question 2

Which of the following nursing attitudes enables patient empowerment?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

A patient tells you that he cannot lose weight because his job keeps him on the road so he cannot exercise, and his wife fixes too many high-calorie meals. What is he demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

The patient is demonstrating an external locus of control, as he is attributing his inability to lose weight to factors outside of his own control (his job and his wife's cooking), rather than taking responsibility for his own choices and behaviors.

Question 4

For the past few months Matthew has complained about inadequate staffing on all shifts to the administrator of the nursing home where he works as a nurse. He documented poor patient care, which included patients not being fed appropriately and several patients who developed serious bedsores after being left for hours on wet linens without being turned. When the administrator repeatedly refused to make any changes, citing economic reasons, Matthew spoke to a reporter at the local paper about the situation. How would this action of Matthew's be viewed?

Accepted Answer

Matthew's action of speaking to a reporter about the situation at the nursing home can be considered as whistleblowing. Whistleblowing is the practice of disclosing information about illegal or unethical practices within an organization to individuals or entities that may be able to take action. Matthew documented poor patient care and inadequate staffing and brought it to the attention of the administrator but when no action was taken he took the step to speak with a reporter. Whistleblowing is seen as an ethical practice because it aims to expose wrongdoing and protect the welfare of patients, clients or consumers of a service.

Question 5

What nursing focus does patient empowerment evolve from?

Accepted Answer

Patient empowerment is a nursing focus that evolves from advocacy, which involves promoting and protecting the rights and interests of patients. This focus empowers patients to make informed decisions about their care and treatment, and ensures that their voices are heard and respected. Nursing advocacy is an essential component of patient-centered care, and helps to improve patient outcomes and experiences.

Question 6

What skills does nursing knowledge foster in order to enable empowerment?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Which of the following factors influences professional empowerment in nursing?

Accepted Answer

Support of professional colleagues is a significant factor in professional empowerment in nursing. When nurses feel supported by their colleagues and the overall workplace environment, they are more likely to feel empowered to make decisions, advocate for patients, and take ownership of their professional role. Professional disobedience and abdicating responsibility for decision making are not examples of professional empowerment, and a faith that the right thing is done can be important but is less significant than having supportive colleagues.

Question 8

What is a nurse demonstrating when sharing knowledge about health care decisions and involving patients in making those decisions?

Accepted Answer

When a nurse involves patients in making health care decisions and shares knowledge about those decisions, it is an example of power with. This approach recognizes the expertise and autonomy of patients and respects their ability to make informed choices about their own health care. Power over, power protection, and power control are all examples of more paternalistic approaches that do not prioritize patient autonomy in decision-making.

Question 9

Which of the following might hinder nursing empowerment?

Accepted Answer

Eliminating divergent and conflicting views can hinder nursing empowerment because it leads to a lack of diverse perspectives and potential solutions. Nursing empowerment thrives on collaboration and open communication, which naturally involves a range of opinions and ideas. By eliminating differing views, nurses may feel undervalued and disempowered, leading to decreased job satisfaction and an inability to affect change. The other choices (A, C, and D) are all actions that can promote nursing empowerment.

Question 10

To enable patient empowerment, what do nurses need to recognize?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

How is nursing empowerment derived from the perspective of power with or power to?

Accepted Answer

Nursing empowerment from the perspective of "power with" or "power to" is based on mutual love and respect, emphasizing collaboration and shared goals rather than hierarchical or directive processes.

Question 12

Which of the following is implied by the term power over?

Accepted Answer

"Power over" implies control or dominance over resources or people, which aligns with the idea of protecting limited resources.

Question 13

Which of the following is a potential barrier to patient empowerment?

Accepted Answer

Social labelling, such as stigmatizing certain patients or groups, can create negative attitudes and beliefs that prevent patients from feeling empowered to take control of their own health. Comfort with change, sufficient knowledge, and available resources are all factors that can facilitate patient empowerment.

Question 14

What descriptive term do nurse scholars use when discussing people who are empowered?

Accepted Answer

Nurse scholars use the term "assertive" when discussing people who are empowered. Being assertive means being able to express oneself confidently and advocating for one's needs without being aggressive or disrespectful towards others. It is a desirable quality for people with chronic conditions or disabilities to have as it can help them better manage their healthcare and improve their quality of life. The terms "rigid" and "disobedient" have negative connotations and suggest a lack of flexibility or cooperation, while "aggressive" implies hostility or violence.

Question 15

Which of the following does the process of motivating and empowering individuals and groups require?

Accepted Answer

The process of motivating and empowering individuals and groups requires positive self-esteem. Protectionism, attitude of superiority, and obligations of beneficence may not necessarily contribute to motivation and empowerment.

Question 16

What is the term for a person who waits and hopes something or someone else will change, and makes excuses for not taking action?

Accepted Answer

A victim is someone who often feels helpless and waits for external changes rather than taking action themselves, sometimes making excuses for their inaction.

Quiz 19: Empowerment for Nurses