Exam 8: Understanding Power and Politics

The nurse educator has recruited nursing preceptors to work with senior nursing students. The educator is teaching the preceptors about power and the education process. Which statement by a preceptor indicates learning has been effective?

The nurse leader wishes to develop a culture of shared visioning for the healthcare organization. How should the nurse proceed with this plan? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

Which action would help the nurse work with public officials to influence policies? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

A nurse cared for Senator Bill Smith while he was hospitalized last year. The nurse now wishes to send him a letter supporting a bill that will be voted on in the current legislative session. Which salutation should the nurse use in the letter?

The nurse is working on a committee responsible for making policy decisions for the healthcare organization. During the work, the nurse has developed a strong belief that the focus of the committee is incorrect. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?

Which statements reveal that the nurse being described has real power? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

Leaders and managers often exercise power differently. Select the powers most frequently used by leaders. Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

A staff nurse says, "I have so much to do. Why should I spend time being politically aware and active?" Which response by the nurse manager would be most appropriate?

Why would the strategic planning committee choose shared visioning as a strategy for change?

One of the nurses often fails to attend educational offerings available to the staff. The nurse manager implies the nurse may receive a negative evaluation, which is a use of which type of power?

A nurse is overheard saying, "I just don't want to be involved in this power struggle. I don't want power; I just want to do my job." What is a common reason nurses may feel power is not desirable?

The nurse manager has decided that the only way to deal with an issue is to use coercive power. What strategy is important for this nurse manager to employ?