1.Which historic nurse leader’s work during the

1.Which historic nurse leader’s work during the Crimean War continues to influence modern nursing in the areas of infection control, hospital epidemiology, and hospice care? Dorothea Dix Clara Barton Mary Mahoney Florence Nightingale 2.Which landmark report suggested that nurses should be educated in colleges and universities rather than training schools, moving nursing education’s focus from skills to critical thinking and application? Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health Report Nursing for the Future Report Goldmark Report 3.In 1990, the increasing costs of Medicare and Medicaid prompted political action for health care reform. What was the government’s solution to controlling health care expenditure? Managed Care Organizations (MCO) The Affordable Care Act (ACA) National Health Care Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) 4.In 1991, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a bloodborne pathogens standard to protect health care workers. Which is an example of this standard currently in use in health care settings? Needleless intravenous infusion sets Disponsable syringes Wearing gloves to prepare medications Patient confidentiality rules 5.Currently, there are approximately 59 diploma nursing programs accredited by the National League for Nurses (NLN) in the United States. Which is considered a drawback for prospective nursing students in entering diploma schools of nursing? Graduates of diploma programs may not receive college credits. Length of diploma programs are much longer than associate’s degree (ADN) or baccalaureate degree nursing (BSN) programs. Graduates of diploma programs do not quality for state licensure as registered nurses. Graduates are often poorly prepared to take over the role of a nurse at the bedside 6.What was one of the major points or recommendations in the Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health report? Big changes are the only way to make significant changes in healthcare. Nurse practitioners are functioning currently to the full extent of their licenses. Positioned the patient as the focus of care within a reformed health system The role of public health nurses are practicing at the current state and no changes are needed. 7.What is a motivation of a nurse wanting to make changes to the system and to become involved in policy matters? When someone tells the nurse that something must be done. Nurses feeling frustrated, angry, or hopeless. Realizing that a problem may be caused by a policy failure is a critical first step toward becoming part of the policy solution. Nurses see situations that must be changed 8.What is a good way to sharpen one’s skill at being involved in policymaking? Participating in lobby days and observing skilled lobbyists negotiate with policymakers Take college courses on lobbying. Watch other mentor and protege teams participate at lobbying. Watch members of policy making committees on television. 9.How does one go about finding a mentor who will support you as you learn about policymaking? Have a mentor critique your performance in dealing with policymakers. Only connect with another nurse in order to get health care policies changed. Accept the first person your approach who you think will be a good fit as a mentor. Determine what you would like to learn or in what area of politics and policy you would like to be involved Determine what you would like to learn or in what area of politics and policy you would like to be involved 10.Where does most of the political activity occur? School committees Associations Hospitals and clinics Sphere of government 11.What is known about the policy process? The process includes self-reflection Policy changes can happen quickly There is no structure in the process It consists of a series of actions 12.According to Gebbie, Wakefield, and Kerfoot (2000), what were reasons for nurse to become involved. (Select all that apply.) The majority of respondents had parents, most often fathers, who were active in policy and politics and who created a mentoring, supportive environment. Many were raised to be independent and to believe in their capacity to accomplish what they wanted. High school did not provide a training ground for political socialization. Clinical practice often provided strong role models and experiences in public health and community health provided opportunities for political insights. 13.According to Ferris (2007), what are distinct factors of political skill? (Select all that apply.) Interpersonal isolation Network ability Social astuteness Apparent sincerity 14.What are ways to obtain valuable practical experiences in health policy and politics? (Select all that apply.) Volunteer services Internships and Fellowship Self Study Internet Discussion boards 15What is the composition of the Spectrum of Political Competencies? (Select all that apply.) Influencing and Advocating Using Advanced Political Skills Speaking at hearings Learning the Ropes SCIENCE

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