Exam 10: Power, Politics, and Influence

Despite repeated invitations by his colleagues to become involved in regional and state nursing practice committees,Tom refuses.His reason is that "nursing committees rarely get anything worthwhile done because of politics and conflicts." According to the text,Tom's view of involvement:

Susan,an RN in the ED,would like to pursue leadership roles in her career.She is frustrated that others in her working environment seem to pay little attention to her creative ideas or place her in informal leadership positions.As her colleague,you want to provide her with helpful feedback.Which of the following statements will provide feedback as to how she might communicate power and demonstrate that she is capable of handling other leadership responsibilities?

Your colleague,Mary,a recent graduate announces one day that she intends to leave nursing in 3 to 4 months to pursue a position in marketing.While at your agency,she plans to give patients excellent care and to learn as much as she can,because "Who knows? Nursing is a great job with a great pay and I may return someday." Mary's statements most accurately exemplify which orientation to the concept of nursing? Nursing as a(n):

A nurse manager must implement a 2% budget cut on the nursing unit.Which approach should the manager use to most effectively empower the staff of the unit?

Which of the following is the best example of skilled negotiation?

During a unit meeting,you notice that Vivian listens attentively when Mary is speaking and offers support and advice when Mary presents ideas to the group.You are surprised because Vivian has often confided that she does not like Mary.Vivian's behavior is best described as:

Lucy,head nurse on the surgical unit,works with her staff to find ways in which they can work together with other disciplines to provide more effective care for patients on the unit.Lucy likely knows her power is:

A unit manager watches a new RN graduate interacting with a patient.When the RN comes out of the room,the unit manager says,"I don't know what they taught you in your nursing program,but if I see you do that again,I will write you up." This example demonstrates:

The institution where you are a nurse manager has resisted the adoption of a new document management software,citing cost as a concern.You meet with other nurse managers who are in favor of the software and prepare a proposal to take to the senior executive with the goal of persuading the executive to adopt the software.This is an example of:

Which of the following interactions is MOST consistent with the idea of networking?

A nurse manager recognizes the need to expand her professional network as she begins a job search for a middle-management position.Which of the following actions is least likely to expand her job-searching network?

The workgroup on NU 23 is marked by apathy to the ward's patients,high absenteeism,open conflict among team members,and high turnover of personnel,including managers.The underlying behavior in this situation may be characterized as:

A manager relies on his director (immediate supervisor)for advice about enrolling in graduate school to prepare for a career as a nurse executive.The director may exercise what kinds of power in the relationship with the manager in this advisory situation?

Nurses who engage in in-fighting,seek physician support against nursing colleagues,and avoid membership in nursing organizations:

Two nurses approach their manager about a conflict regarding the next month's schedule.The nurses are talking loudly and at the same time.The manager most effectively uses communication skills to resolve the conflict by:

Literature on oppression in nursing has:

Which of the following accurately represents the concept of political activism?

During orientation of new nurse managers,the chief nursing officer stresses strategies that help nurse managers to achieve a powerful image.Which groups of behaviors best contribute to a powerful image for the nurse manager?

A nurse is participating in a baccalaureate course.For the class,she has to attend the legislative session regarding the new role of medication assistants.Nurses should be involved in shaping public policy primarily because:

Politics is usually: