CH. 9 Organizations, Power, and Professional Empowerment

If you are employed at a hospital owned by a corporation listed on the stock market, in which category does your facility belong? A. Publicly (government) supported B. Voluntary, not-for-profit C. For-profit D. All of the above

C. For-profit -For-profit hospitals are corporately owned and listed on the stock market. Decisions are driven by the shareholders.

What is the best explanation of authority? A. It is position dependent B. It is based upon the ability to lead others C. It is expertise driven D. It resides primarily in the clients served

A. It is position dependent

Which of the following is a characteristic of a bureaucratic organization? A. Organic structure B. Flexible teams C. Rigid unit structures D. Self-correction and self-control

C. Rigid unit structures -Rigid unit structures are characteristics of a bureaucratic organization. They are very organized and formal. Organizational charts depict each department, and decision making is a very formal, organized process.

There are numerous sources of power in an organization. Several are available to nurses. Which one is not? A. Authority B. Reward C. Control of information D. Coercion

A. Authority

Several of your colleagues are going to join the American Nurses Association (ANA). YOu know the annual dues are a little more than you can afford right now, but you want to learn more. Your friends think that joining the ANA will help empower them. How do professional organizations empower nurses? A. They represent nurses in the political arena B. They equalize power between employees and staff C. They provide opportunities for promotion D. They provide health insurance

A. They represent nurses in the political arena

Nurses who feel empowered can make significant contributions to a health-care organization. Feeling empowered includes feeling as if you make a difference, that colleagues value your opinion, and that your voice is important. What is essential to nurse empowerment? A. Belonging to a professional organization B. Participating on a unit practice council C. Reasonable work assignments D. A rewards and recognition program - -

B. Participating on a unit practice council

Creating a culture of safety requires organizational commitment to preventing harm. Which of the following is not a key feature of a culture of safety? A. Provision of adequate resources to provide care and service B. Use of interprofessional collaboration to solve problems and assess risk C. Adherence to staffing ratios D. Encourages the reporting of errors and near misses

C. Adherence to staffing ratios -Although staffing ratios may improve patient safety, they are not required to ensure a culture.

You have been asked to serve on your unit practice council. This is an important role and one that you are excited to perform. What should you know about professional governance so that you are prepared for this work? Professional governance in nursing involves: A. Working longer hours B. Attending a lot of meetings C. Nurses setting nursing standards for daily practice D. Changing the organization's culture

C. Nurses setting nursing standards for daily practice

Communities and regulatory agencies continually challenge hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home health companies to enhance, improve, or change care delivery and the care environment to ensure safe, high-quality care. Which factors are important in improving a hospital's care environment? A. Adequate staffing B. Collegial relationships among staff C. Emphasis on staff development D. All of the above - -

D. All of the above - -

Organizational culture is best defined as: A. The stated vision and mission of an organization B. Policies and procedures C. The type of decor that was chosen for the facility D. An enduring set of shared values and beliefs

D. An enduring set of shared values and beliefs -Shared values and beliefs are the foundation of organizational culture.