Nursing delegation and management of patient care 2nd edition By Kathleen Motacki. Kathleen Burke-Test Bank

Study Guide for Management of Nursing Delegation by Kathleen Motacki, 2nd Ed – Kathleen Burke

ISBN-10: 9780323321099, ISBN-13: 978-0323321099

Chapter 07: The Art of Professional Decision Making and Advocacy

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. To help shape policy, how can nurses express their views effectively?
1. Engaging in ongoing participation in policy-making groups.
2. Serving on committees or boards.
3. Advocating for change through lobbying efforts.
4. Participating in the creation of new legislation at the state level.
5. Holding discussions with influential individuals.
a. 1, 2, 4
b. 1, 2, 5
c. 1, 2, 3, 5
d. 1, 2, 4, 5

Answer: C
Nurses can influence policy by:
– Engaging in ongoing participation in policy-making.
– Serving on committees or boards.
– Engaging in lobbying efforts.
– Contributing by making submissions.
– Interacting with individuals in positions of influence

Difficulty Level: Application Reference: page 85

2. The four primary areas of political engagement in nursing are
a. workplace, government, professional groups, and community.
b. workplace, academic establishments, professional organizations, and the community.
c. government, professional organizations, state regulators, community boards.
d. government, community, nursing boards, education board.

Answer: A
The key arenas for political action in nursing are the workplace, government, professional organizations, and the community.

Difficulty Level: Application Reference: page 81

3. As a nurse and member of the Professional Practice Committee at your facility, you will analyze policies and propose changes. This review process should include
a. current practice evidence, and a literature review to identify the best current evidence.
b. a review of nursing literature.
c. examination of outcomes.
d. comparative studies.

Answer: A
Current practice evidence and a literature review are essential in determining the best current practices during policy reviews.

Difficulty Level: Application Reference: page 81

4. Which nursing professional organization advocates for nurses on various issues, monitors nursing and healthcare-related bills nationwide, and evaluates priority topics and trends?
a. ANCC
b. Sigma Theta Tau International
c. ANA
d. CCNE

Answer: C
The American Nurses Association (ANA) represents nurses on multiple issues, monitoring numerous healthcare bills across states, analyzing critical topics and trends. They also release position statements on significant nursing and healthcare issues in the United States. Sigma Theta Tau, ANCC, and CCNE are not actively involved in policy development.

Difficulty Level: Application Reference: page 81 | page 83

5. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) report challenges nurses and society to ensure nurse representation in healthcare leadership positions, including governing boards. According to recent data, what percentage of nurses serve on governing boards?
a. Less than 5%
b. More than 5%
c. 15%
d. 10%

Answer: A
Available data suggests that physicians make up over 20% of hospital board members whereas nurses constitute less than 5%.

Difficulty Level: Knowledge Reference: page 84

6. Which type of policy is concerned with workplace governance?
a. Social
b. Health
c. Organizational
d. Institutional

Answer: D
Institutional policies govern workplace proceedings. Social policy pertains to actions benefiting the public welfare. Health policy includes strategies for individual health improvement. Organizational policy outlines stances taken by professional bodies like the ANA and specialty organizations.

Difficulty Level: Application Reference: page 81

7. Which type of policy focuses on decisions supporting public welfare?
a. Social
b. Health
c. Organizational
d. Public

Answer: A
Social policy aims to improve public welfare. Health policy addresses individual health promotion. Organizational policy reflects stances put forth by professional bodies like the ANA and specialty organizations. Institutional policies regulate workplace operations.

Difficulty Level: Application Reference: page 81

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