Chapter 17: Political Action in Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A nurse is educating a group of students about reward power. The nurse knows
the teaching has been effective when one of the students says:
a. “Reward power does not actually exist anymore.”
b. “Reward power may cause a person to behave in a manner that benefits
someone else.”
c. “Nurses are not susceptible to reward power.”
d. “Reward power only benefits nurses.” .
ANS: B
Reward power occurs when a person behaves in a manner that benefits someone else
upon receiving a reward. Reward power does exist in today’s society, although it is
more closely monitored than in the past. Anyone can be susceptible to reward power.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Evaluation/Evaluating
REF: p. 382 OBJ: Discuss different types of power and how each is
obtained. TOP: Reward power MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
2. What action should the student nurse taken to begin networking?
a. Begin networking shortly after starting a new job.
b. Avoid networking and establish a career based on reputation.
c. Begin networking upon graduation.
d. Begin the networking process when a new position is needed.
ANS: C
, The student nurse should begin the networking process upon graduation to assist with
future educational and career undertakings.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge/Remembering
REF: p. 383 OBJ: Discuss different types of power and how each is obtained.
TOP: Networking among colleagues MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
3. A group of nurses are concerned about access to health care in rural communities.
Which action should they take to voice their concerns?
a. Discuss the issue with their coworkers.
b. Form a coalition to combat the issue.
c. Independently discuss the issues with other staff.
d. Attend monthly staff meetings.
ANS: B
To be effective, the nurses should form a coalition to combat the issues associated
with access to health care in rural communities. Complaining to coworkers and
working independently would not be as effective as forming a coalition.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application/Applying
REF: p. 383 OBJ: Discuss different types of power and how each is obtained.
TOP: Building coalitions MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
4. A nurse is actively involved in the political arena and is educating a colleague
about becoming involved in the election process. The nurse knows that the
teaching has been effective when the colleague states
a. “Nurses are discouraged from becoming involved in politics.”
b. “The election process has nothing to do with nursing.”
c. “It is easy for a nurse to become involved in the election process.”
d. “Political campaigns never need any help.” .
, ANS: C
Political campaigns typically need help folding letters, stuffing envelopes, looking up
addresses, and preparing bulk mailings. It would be easy for nurses to become
involved once they find a candidate that they wish to support.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Evaluation/Evaluating REF: p. 384
OBJ: List specific strategies needed to begin to affect the laws that govern the
practice of nursing and the health care system. TOP: Election process
MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable .
5. How does the political action committee support candidates?
a. Donates large sums to money to a candidate only .
b. Lobbies various elected officials
c. Evaluates candidates on nursing and health concerns only
d. Does not endorse candidates for public office
ANS: C
The political action committee supports candidates by endorsing them for public
office, providing them with financial support needed to win elections, and evaluating
candidates on nursing and health concerns only. Political action committees do give
candidates money and other support, but this is not their main activity. They do not
lobby elected officials.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge/Remembering REF: p. 385
OBJ: List specific strategies needed to begin to affect the laws that govern the
practice of nursing and the health care system. TOP: Election process
MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
6. Which of the following statements by the nurse shows understanding of the
competence framework?
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A nurse is educating a group of students about reward power. The nurse knows
the teaching has been effective when one of the students says:
a. “Reward power does not actually exist anymore.”
b. “Reward power may cause a person to behave in a manner that benefits
someone else.”
c. “Nurses are not susceptible to reward power.”
d. “Reward power only benefits nurses.” .
ANS: B
Reward power occurs when a person behaves in a manner that benefits someone else
upon receiving a reward. Reward power does exist in today’s society, although it is
more closely monitored than in the past. Anyone can be susceptible to reward power.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Evaluation/Evaluating
REF: p. 382 OBJ: Discuss different types of power and how each is
obtained. TOP: Reward power MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
2. What action should the student nurse taken to begin networking?
a. Begin networking shortly after starting a new job.
b. Avoid networking and establish a career based on reputation.
c. Begin networking upon graduation.
d. Begin the networking process when a new position is needed.
ANS: C
, The student nurse should begin the networking process upon graduation to assist with
future educational and career undertakings.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge/Remembering
REF: p. 383 OBJ: Discuss different types of power and how each is obtained.
TOP: Networking among colleagues MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
3. A group of nurses are concerned about access to health care in rural communities.
Which action should they take to voice their concerns?
a. Discuss the issue with their coworkers.
b. Form a coalition to combat the issue.
c. Independently discuss the issues with other staff.
d. Attend monthly staff meetings.
ANS: B
To be effective, the nurses should form a coalition to combat the issues associated
with access to health care in rural communities. Complaining to coworkers and
working independently would not be as effective as forming a coalition.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application/Applying
REF: p. 383 OBJ: Discuss different types of power and how each is obtained.
TOP: Building coalitions MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
4. A nurse is actively involved in the political arena and is educating a colleague
about becoming involved in the election process. The nurse knows that the
teaching has been effective when the colleague states
a. “Nurses are discouraged from becoming involved in politics.”
b. “The election process has nothing to do with nursing.”
c. “It is easy for a nurse to become involved in the election process.”
d. “Political campaigns never need any help.” .
, ANS: C
Political campaigns typically need help folding letters, stuffing envelopes, looking up
addresses, and preparing bulk mailings. It would be easy for nurses to become
involved once they find a candidate that they wish to support.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Evaluation/Evaluating REF: p. 384
OBJ: List specific strategies needed to begin to affect the laws that govern the
practice of nursing and the health care system. TOP: Election process
MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable .
5. How does the political action committee support candidates?
a. Donates large sums to money to a candidate only .
b. Lobbies various elected officials
c. Evaluates candidates on nursing and health concerns only
d. Does not endorse candidates for public office
ANS: C
The political action committee supports candidates by endorsing them for public
office, providing them with financial support needed to win elections, and evaluating
candidates on nursing and health concerns only. Political action committees do give
candidates money and other support, but this is not their main activity. They do not
lobby elected officials.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge/Remembering REF: p. 385
OBJ: List specific strategies needed to begin to affect the laws that govern the
practice of nursing and the health care system. TOP: Election process
MSC: NCLEX®: Not applicable
6. Which of the following statements by the nurse shows understanding of the
competence framework?
