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

Professional Nursing Concepts & Challenges, 8th Edition By Beth Black

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

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  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
a. policy.
b. politics.
c. political power.
d. power.

 

 

ANS:  B

 

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A Policy is a plan of action intended to influence and determine decisions, actions, and other matters.
B One definition of politics is it is “that part of ethics which has to do with the regulation and government of a nation or state, the preservation of its safety, peace, and prosperity, the defense of its existence and rights against foreign control or conquest, the augmentation of its strength and resources, and the protection of its citizens in their rights, with the preservation and improvement of their morals.”
C Political power is used by individuals and groups to influence policy development and implementation.
D Power is strength of influence.

 

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   Pages 306-307

 

  1. 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.

 

 

ANS:  C

 

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A Power sharing is not part of lobbying for causes.
B Setting policy is the process of determining the decision to govern actions.
C Politics has to do with the conduct and contests of parties with reference to political measures or the administration of public affairs. Lobbying for a change in the scope of practice relates to the administration of public affairs.
D Legislative power is the influence of the legislature.

 

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   Page 307

 

  1. 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.

 

 

ANS:  A

 

  Feedback
A Policy is a plan of action intended to influence and determine decisions, actions, and other matters.
B Politics is that part of ethics that has to do with the regulation of a nation or state for the preservation of its safety and prosperity, the defense of its existence, the augmentation of its strength and resources, and the protection of its citizens’ rights.
C Political power is used by individuals and groups to influence policy development and implementation.
D Power is strength of influence.

 

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   Page 308

 

  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

 

 

ANS:  A

 

  Feedback
A Becoming active in professional organizations helps nurses acquire leadership skills.
B Changing jobs frequently does not build leadership skills.
C Engaging in collective bargaining does not enhance leadership skills.
D Involvement in politics can build leadership skills.

 

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   Page 309

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