Deck 14: Valuing the Political Process

Question 1

The nurse is attending a conference on politics. Which of the following best demonstrates the fundamental principles of this concept? Select all that apply.

A) Decision-making
B) Allocation of resources
C) Exists in private and public arenas
D) Primarily exists in democratic societies
E) Abundance of resources

Answer 1

Decision-making
Allocation of resources
Exists in private and public arenas

Question 2

The nursing student is becoming informed about biases in legislation and healthcare. Which of the following determine these biases? Select all that apply.

A) Identify groups' viewpoints
B) Based on firm factual data
C) Oppose special interest groups
D) Choose based on political party
E) Obtain information from divergent viewpoints

Answer 2

Identify groups' viewpoints
Based on firm factual data
Obtain information from divergent viewpoints

Question 3

The nursing student is learning about the importance of nurses in the election process. Which of the following best illustrate this concept? Select all that apply.

A) Nurses are thought to vote in higher percentages
B) Ability to vote for candidates who support personal views
C) Absentee ballots available for those who work on election day
D) Most employers do not allow time off to vote on election day
E) Barriers to voting include mail in ballots in most jurisdictions

Answer 3

Nurses are thought to vote in higher percentages
Ability to vote for candidates who support personal views
Absentee ballots available for those who work on election day

Question 4

The nursing student is learning about shaping public opinion. Which of the following best illustrates ways to shape public opinion?

A) Share knowledge gained through personal experience
B) Support personal position through opinion
C) Attend social events to push personal political opinion
D) Use employer facilities to hold political rallies

Question 5

The nursing student is studying how to contact members of Congress. Which of the following is most important when contacting these individuals?

A) Identify issue and clearly state personal position
B) Leave a telephone message as instructed
C) Send an e-mail from employer computer
D) Drop by local congressional offices

Question 6

The nursing student is planning a visit to a congressman or representative. Which of the following best illustrates steps in planning the visit? Select all that apply.

A) Write out concerns and questions.
B) Be polite and address concerns calmly.
C) Leave time for questions.
D) Immediate visits are often available.
E) Rudeness is acceptable with opposing views.

Question 7

The nursing student is studying about nonlobbying nursing organizations. Which of the following best illustrates these types of organization? Select all that apply.

A) Tri-Council for Nursing
B) Nurses Strategic Action Team (N-STAT)
C) State and district nursing associations
D) Political action committees
E) Shared governance

Question 8

The nursing student is differentiating political action committees from nonprofit groups. Which of the following best illustrates elements of political action committees?

A) Free to try and affect the political process.
B) Tax deductible donations are allowed.
C) Funds are not used for political purposes.
D) Cannot take action on behalf of desired candidate.

Question 9

The nurse is preparing to testify for decision-making bodies. Which of the following illustrates elements which best prepare the nurse to testify?

A) Show up on the day of testimony.
B) State position clearly.
C) Reading the statement is more effective.
D) Time limits are not usually implemented.

Question 10

The nursing student is reviewing the influence of research on health policy in other countries. Which of the following best demonstrates implementation of this research?

A) Scotland distributes naloxone to family and friends of opiate users.
B) United States were primary researchers in a study about opioid deaths.
C) Japan develops naloxone centers to treat opioid overdoses.
D) Russia outlaws heroin use among all convicted criminals.

Question 11

The nursing student is studying about the Science of Unitary Human Beings. Which of the following best illustrates the definition of health in this theory?

A) Outward expression of life processes
B) Part science and part art
C) Focus on bigger picture
D) Client treated as an illness

Question 12

The nursing student is studying about the Hatch Act of 1993. Which of the following best illustrates prohibited behavior by federal employees? Select all that apply.

A) Supporting a political party
B) Representing agencies in political activity
C) Acting as a spokesperson for a political organization
D) Requirements are similar to nonfederal employee requirements
E) Only applies to employees of Veteran Administration

Question 13

The nursing student is reviewing the federal budget process. Which of the following best illustrates this legislative process? Select all that apply.

A) Authorization act
B) Appropriations act
C) Participation of executive branch
D) Conditions of approval for Medicare
E) Senate has final vote on budget

Question 14

The nurse is attending an in-service about the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) . Which of the following best demonstrates actions mandated by OSHA? Select all that apply.

A) Gloves and eye shields
B) Immunizations for influenza
C) Education for blood-borne pathogens and needlesticks
D) Disaster planning
E) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Question 15

The nursing student is reviewing nursing home regulations. Which of the following best illustrates a national standard of care for nursing homes receiving federal money? Select all that apply.

A) Use of restraints has decreased.
B) Effective support of resident rights.
C) Basic care needs identified.
D) Increased use of psychotropic drugs.
E) Resident falls decreased dramatically.

Question 16

The nursing student is studying the state-level concerns identified by the American Nurses' Association. Which of the following best illustrate these concerns? Select all that apply.

A) Needlestick injury prevention
B) Nursing quality indicators
C) Violence in the workplace
D) Voluntary overtime for registered nurses
E) Research on the use of unlicensed personnel

Question 17

The nursing student is studying about Nurses' Associated Alumnae of the United States and Canada. Which of the following best illustrates the priorities of this organization? Select all that apply.

A) Establish and maintain a code of ethics
B) Elevate the standards of nursing education
C) Promote the honor and other interests of nursing
D) Develop political action committees
E) Concerned with continuing education for nurses

Question 18

A nurse is thinking about joining the local chapter of a nursing organization. Which reasons are barriers to joining this organization? Select all that apply.

A) Philosophical differences
B) Apathy about joining organizations
C) Time constraints
D) Increasing member dues
E) Competition among many organizations

Question 19

The nursing student is studying about the international council of nurses. Which of the following best illustrates the purpose of this organization?

A) Encourage communication about the profession.
B) Find employment for registered nurses.
C) Officiate all nursing organizations.
D) Individual nursing membership.

Question 20

The nurse is considering membership in the American Nurses' Association (ANA) . Which of the following best illustrates strategic imperatives from the ANA? Select all that apply.

A) Professional excellence
B) Formulating public policy
C) Workplace rights
D) Decentralization of organization
E) Increasing public awareness