Amy has worked in the dialysis unit on staff for about 12 years. She i

QUESTION

Amy has worked in the dialysis unit on staff for about 12 years. She is frequently consulted by other nursing staff regarding protocols and policies on the unit. What type of power is Amy using?

a. Position power
b. Expert power
c. Personal power
d. Competency power

ANSWER:

ANS: B
According to the types of power outlined in the text, Amy is most likely evidencing expert power in that she is being consulted regarding areas of knowledge and competency on the unit and is at the same level, potentially, in the hierarchy as her colleagues.