Which skills are useful to increase a nurse's political ...

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Which skills are useful to increase a nurse's political astuteness and activity? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Keep informed about health issues.
  2. Be able to analyze an issue.
  3. Be able to speak out and voice an opinion.
  4. Be able to work best independently.
  5. Have the ability to use a power base.

Question 2

An organization uses the IHI Model for Improvement. In which order should the leadership staff complete the steps of this model?
 
  1. Form a team
  2. Select changes
  3. Establish goals
  4. Test the changes
  5. Spread the changes
  6. Determine measures
  7. Implement the changes

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5

To increase political astuteness and activity the nurse should keep informed about healthcare issues, have the ability to analyze an issue, have the ability to speak out and voice an opinion, have the ability to participate constructively, and have the ability to use power bases. Political activity is usually best undertaken in groups, not individually.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 6, 2, 4, 7, 5

The IHI model includes the following steps: form a team, establish aims/goals, determine measures, select the changes, test the changes, implement the changes, and spread the changes.

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