QUESTION A lobbyist for the ANA has contacted many nurses to find out their opinions on health care reform. Following receipt of the information, the lobbyists put together information in aggregate form. Additionally, the lobbyist requested that all nurses write their elected officials. What is the most effective weapon for the lobbyist? A) Letter writing […]
QUESTION A professional nurse decides to volunteer to teach women at her local church about self-breast exams. Which of the following types of outpatient nursing opportunities is she utilizing? A) Cardiac rehabilitation B) Community health center C) Community education D) Managed-care companies ANSWER: C
QUESTION An effectively written letter to an elected official regarding a health care issue that affects nursing can provide a voice in the political process. One of the key elements of an effectively written letter involves the background of the issue. What other key rule should the letter follow that lets the elected official know […]
QUESTION A nurse schedules an appointment with her local representative. When outlining a plan to visit the elected official, how much time should the nurse plan for the actual meeting? A) 5 to 10 minutes B) 10 to 15 minutes C) 15 to 30 minutes D) 30 to 45 minutes ANSWER: C
QUESTION What is N-STAT? A) A coordinated effort by the American Nurses Association (ANA) to ensure that nurses’ voices are heard at the federal and state governmental levels B) A group of nurses who formed a political action committee for funding of campaigns of elected officials who support nursing efforts C) A group of individuals […]
QUESTION A nurse in graduate school takes a class on political science as an elective. She was able to identify strategies to stay abreast of current legislative and public policy issues. What is the easiest way to stay abreast of current legislative and public policy issues? A) Printed materials of political bills B) Electronic media […]
QUESTION A nurse writes a letter to her congressman about an issue involving health care. In order to be effective with writing a letter to an elected official, a nurse should include what in the first paragraph? A) Greet the official according to his or her title in the salutation. B) Add personal experiences and […]
QUESTION A nurse manager interviews several qualified applicants for a position on the unit. The applicant being interviewed today has previously worked as a supervisor in a long-term care facility. Which of the universal job skills relates to her supervisory experience? A) Problem solving/creativity B) Leadership/persuasion C) Frequent contact with the public D) Manual dexterity […]
QUESTION Which of the following job opportunities would be available for a nurse educated at the generalist level? A) A staff nurse in a medical unit at a hospital B) A nurse who works in the neonatal intensive-care unit (NICU) C) A nurse practitioner working in a private practice D) A forensic nurse who works […]
QUESTION A client was prescribed Digoxin for a cardiac arrhythmia in the hospital setting by a nursing health care professional. Which type of advanced practice nurse did this client encounter? A) Clinical Nurse Specialist B) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist C) Certified Nurse Midwife D) Nurse Practitioner ANSWER: D
