1. Washington’s most powerful lobbying group is:
A. American Medical Association
B. American Nurses Association
C. American Hospital Association
D. National Rifle Association

2. The ______________ in the U.S. population constitutes a growing political force, affording nursing a significant opportunity to gain strength in health policy arenas:
A. religious organizations
B. aging populations
C. entrepreneurs
D. senators and congressmen on the east and west coast

3. Politics is predominantly:
A. a process by which people use a variety of methods to achieve goals
B. stakeholders who have a vested interest
C. people, money, facilities, technologies, in addition to rights to properties, services and technologies

Answers to Study Questions

1. D. Although nurses may believe that health care associations are most influential, the National Rifle Association remains the most powerful lobbying group currently in the U.S.

2. B. The aging population is growing at such a significant rate that it is predicted to heavily influence health care policy and delivery of care.

3. A. It is important to understand that politics is a process that is used by people to attain goals. Every situation is different, and so is what is used to help in the process. Money, technology, and people are some examples.