Chapter 19: The Politically Active Nurse

Nursing Now, Today's Issues, Tomorrows Trends 7th Edition by Joseph T. Catalano

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Chapter 19: The Politically Active Nurse

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Identify the term that best describes the act or science of influencing public policy.
A) Power
B) Nursing
C) Politics
D) Ethics

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    Easy               TOP:   The Politically Active Nurse

KEY:  Cognitive Domain: Knowledge | Integrated Process: Planning | Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment

 

  1. 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

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    Easy               TOP:   The Politically Active Nurse

KEY:  Cognitive Domain: Knowledge | Integrated Process: Planning | Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment

 

  1. Which phrase 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

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    Medium         TOP:   The Politically Active Nurse

KEY:  Cognitive Domain: Application | Integrated Process: Planning | Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment

 

  1. 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

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    Easy               TOP:   The Politically Active Nurse

KEY:  Cognitive Domain: Comprehension | Integrated Process: Planning | Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment

 

  1. 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.

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    Medium         TOP:   The Politically Active Nurse

KEY:  Cognitive Domain: Analysis | Integrated Process: Intervention | Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment

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