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9. A staff nurse asks the nurse manager for a few days off for personal reasons. The nurse
manager turns in the request to the human resources office with a note indicating that the staff
nurse has demonstrated excellent working skills and is a valued employee. The nurse manager
has used the influence of her position to help this staff member. Influence is the process of:
a. using power.
b. empowering others.
c. understanding power.
d. moving past apathy.
ANS: A
Influence involves the use of power to effect certain outcomes in this situation, to arrange
days off for a valued employee.
TOP: AONE competency: Communication and Relationship-Building
10. 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. Why is it important for
nurses to be involved in shaping public policy?
a. Involvement will enable nurses to take over the healthcare system at some point in
the future.
b. Other healthcare professions are less concerned about the essential needs of
clients.
c. Such activities are important career builders for nurses who seek top-level
executive positions.
d. They are closest to the front line of health care and see how it affects clients and
families.
ANS: D
Nurses can no longer be passive observers of the political world. Political involvement is a
mproving the
healthcare system can shape the policy agenda of the political leadership.
TOP: AONE competency: Knowledge of the Health Care Environment
11. Sondra, a new graduate, recently began a position as a registered nurse in a rural hospital,
where she is the youngest and newest staff member. Although she has limited experience, she
has a strong knowledge base, is confident, and was considered to have strong entry-level skills
on graduation. Sondra meets with her former instructor and confides that she is very frustrated
that others do not seem to accept her leadership. What might you suggest that would help
Sondra to understand what is happening in terms of power and influence?
a. As a new graduate, it is unlikely that she has acquired the experience and
knowledge of other staff, including aides and practical nurses.
b. Rural settings tend to be closed systems and therefore are, not welcoming of those
who are not from their community.
c. Morale on her unit can be improved by engaging in shared decision making.
d. Identify the informal leaders on her unit and how they affect care decisions.
ANS: D
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9. A staff nurse asks the nurse manager for a few days off for personal reasons. The nurse
manager turns in the request to the human resources office with a note indicating that the staff
nurse has demonstrated excellent working skills and is a valued employee. The nurse manager
has used the influence of her position to help this staff member. Influence is the process of:
a. using power.
b. empowering others.
c. understanding power.
d. moving past apathy.
ANS: A
Influence involves the use of power to effect certain outcomes in this situation, to arrange
days off for a valued employee.
TOP: AONE competency: Communication and Relationship-Building
10. 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. Why is it important for
nurses to be involved in shaping public policy?
a. Involvement will enable nurses to take over the healthcare system at some point in
the future.
b. Other healthcare professions are less concerned about the essential needs of
clients.
c. Such activities are important career builders for nurses who seek top-level
executive positions.
d. They are closest to the front line of health care and see how it affects clients and
families.
ANS: D
Nurses can no longer be passive observers of the political world. Political involvement is a
mproving the
healthcare system can shape the policy agenda of the political leadership.
TOP: AONE competency: Knowledge of the Health Care Environment
11. Sondra, a new graduate, recently began a position as a registered nurse in a rural hospital,
where she is the youngest and newest staff member. Although she has limited experience, she
has a strong knowledge base, is confident, and was considered to have strong entry-level skills
on graduation. Sondra meets with her former instructor and confides that she is very frustrated
that others do not seem to accept her leadership. What might you suggest that would help
Sondra to understand what is happening in terms of power and influence?
a. As a new graduate, it is unlikely that she has acquired the experience and
knowledge of other staff, including aides and practical nurses.
b. Rural settings tend to be closed systems and therefore are, not welcoming of those
who are not from their community.
c. Morale on her unit can be improved by engaging in shared decision making.
d. Identify the informal leaders on her unit and how they affect care decisions.
ANS: D
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