Question 1

The graduate nurse, researching the concept of emancipatory nursing practice, is searching for a theory to support current nursing behavior of taking orders and following the medical model for care. Whose theory would support what the graduate nurse is seeking?

Accepted Answer

Freire's theory of critical pedagogy emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals to take control of their own learning and lives. This theory would support the graduate nurse's desire to find a theory that supports current nursing behavior of taking orders and following the medical model for care, as it would allow nurses to critically examine the power dynamics within the healthcare system and to advocate for their patients' rights.

Question 2

The nurse manager is identifying strategies to balance the power between the physicians and nursing staff on a patient care area. What information would help the nurse manager select appropriate strategies to implement? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A,B,D,E

Question 3

The nurse manager is planning to distribute the Power to Knowingly Participate in Change Tool to the staff during the next meeting. What purpose will this tool serve?

Accepted Answer

The Power to Knowingly Participate in Change Tool measures the level of power a person experiences and perceives. It does not identify commitment to patient care, recognize awareness of safety issues, or describe willingness to change.

Question 4

The nurse identified a patient safety issue, however is hesitant to report this finding to management. What fears are causing the nurse to not report this finding? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

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Question 5

The nurse is attending a seminar that addresses power in nursing. In what way will this information be beneficial to the practicing nurse? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Understanding power in nursing can help a nurse improve the quality of patient care, enhance safe patient care, support patient advocacy, and promote healing. It is important for nurses to recognize their own power and how they can use it to advocate for their patients and promote positive outcomes. This knowledge can help nurses become more effective in their roles and positively impact patient care. The information is not meant to reinforce subordinate behavior or perpetuate power imbalances.

Question 6

The staff nurse has identified a critical patient safety issue within a health care organization. Prior to reporting the issue the nurse completes a risk assessment. What would be a desirable outcome from this assessment?

Accepted Answer

The desirable outcome from completing a risk assessment would be to become a change agent. This means taking action to address the patient safety issue and working towards improving the situation, rather than ignoring or walking away from the problem. Loss of anonymity or disregarding the issue could potentially lead to harm or further patient safety issues.

Question 7

The nurse is reviewing a journal article that focuses on the concept of intersectionality. What will the nurse identify as the relevancy of this concept to patient safety and quality care?

Accepted Answer

Intersectionality is a concept that recognizes that people can experience multiple forms of oppression and discrimination based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, class, and other factors. This concept is relevant to patient safety and quality care because it helps nurses to understand how these factors can affect a patient's experience of care. By understanding the intersectionality of a patient's identity, nurses can provide more culturally competent and equitable care.

Question 8

The nursing staff was asked through a survey to describe what activities would improve their feelings of empowerment. What choices would the nurses select to increase feelings of being empowered? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

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Question 9

The nurse has decided to apply to graduate school. In what way will additional formal education support the nurse's future power?

Accepted Answer

Additional formal education can help the nurse work in a position of formal power by providing advanced knowledge and qualifications that are often required for leadership roles.

Question 10

A healthcare organization is planning to apply for Magnet recognition. How will this status affect the nursing staff?

Accepted Answer

Magnet recognition is known to empower nurses by providing them with more control over their practice environment, which can lead to improved job satisfaction and better patient outcomes.

Question 11

A patient is overheard telling a family member that the "nurses here are nice but they don't look like the ones on television." How does this statement impact the profession of nursing?

Accepted Answer

This statement suggests that the patient views nurses primarily in terms of their demeanor or appearance rather than their professional skills and expertise, thereby relegating the profession to one perceived more as service-oriented rather than acknowledging the extensive training, knowledge, and expertise involved in nursing.

Question 12

The staff nurse is researching professional nursing organizations that focus on social justice. What would be the purpose for the nurse to join this type of organization?

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Question 13

A Shared Governance committee is creating a philosophy for the Department of Nursing. Which statement would the committee members select as supporting a caring foundation for nursing?

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Question 14

The nurse manager is struggling with the issue of power within a healthcare organization. Which observations contribute to this manager's perception of power? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

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Question 15

The nurse observes a physician provide a cursory examination of an older patient. Afterwards the physician is overheard saying that healthcare dollars are scarce yet they are being spent on people who are going to die anyway. The nurse identifies this physician's behavior as violating which concept of the Power Theory?

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Quiz 4: Power, Empowerment, and Change in Nursing and Health Care