CH. 10 H GRADE A Q&A
A nurse on a medical-surgical floor has been asked to join a research committee. She
agrees to this request because of her great admiration for the vice president of nursing.
This is an example of _____ dimension of power.
a.
dependence
b.
relational
c.
subversive
d.
tactical - (correct answer)B
A staff nurse frequently is providing positive comments to get the manager in a good
mood before asking about additional vacation time. This influence tactic is known as:
a.
consultation.
b.
ingratiation.
c.
inspiration appeals.
d.
rational persuasion. - (correct answer)B
Management offers a day of pampering at a spa if nurses agree to work 3 out of 4
weekends over the summer. This type of power is known as:
a.
coercive.
, b.
expert.
c.
legitimate.
d.
reward. - (correct answer)D
The nursing supervisor informs the staff that if they refuse to stay on the nursing unit
and work an additional 8-hour shift, they will be reported to the state for patient
abandonment. This type of power is known as:
a.
coercive.
b.
expert.
c.
legitimate.
d.
reward. - (correct answer)A
Subunit power is derived from:
a.
being independent within the organization.
b.
providing resources on which the organization most depends.
c.
supplying multiple cross-trainable functions within the organization.
d.
voicing unique opinions and values within the organization. - (correct answer)B
A nurse on a medical-surgical floor has been asked to join a research committee. She
agrees to this request because of her great admiration for the vice president of nursing.
This is an example of _____ dimension of power.
a.
dependence
b.
relational
c.
subversive
d.
tactical - (correct answer)B
A staff nurse frequently is providing positive comments to get the manager in a good
mood before asking about additional vacation time. This influence tactic is known as:
a.
consultation.
b.
ingratiation.
c.
inspiration appeals.
d.
rational persuasion. - (correct answer)B
Management offers a day of pampering at a spa if nurses agree to work 3 out of 4
weekends over the summer. This type of power is known as:
a.
coercive.
, b.
expert.
c.
legitimate.
d.
reward. - (correct answer)D
The nursing supervisor informs the staff that if they refuse to stay on the nursing unit
and work an additional 8-hour shift, they will be reported to the state for patient
abandonment. This type of power is known as:
a.
coercive.
b.
expert.
c.
legitimate.
d.
reward. - (correct answer)A
Subunit power is derived from:
a.
being independent within the organization.
b.
providing resources on which the organization most depends.
c.
supplying multiple cross-trainable functions within the organization.
d.
voicing unique opinions and values within the organization. - (correct answer)B
