An Advanced Public Health Nurse (APHN) Is Working as an Administrator

question 3

Multiple Choice

An advanced public health nurse (APHN) is working as an administrator. Which of the following would the nurse most likely be doing?

• A) Engaging in consultation and problem solving with individuals, families, and the community
• B) Providing direct authority and supervision over the staff and client care
• C) Working with doctorate-prepared nurses on research projects
• D) Educating the public on current health care practices

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Definitions:

Larger Groups

Describes collections of individuals that exceed the small, interpersonal dynamics of smaller groups, influencing social behavior differently.

Pluralistic Ignorance

A situation in which individuals rely on others to identify a norm but falsely interpret others’ beliefs and feelings, resulting in inaction.

Normative Social Influence

The influence that leads individuals to conform in order to be accepted and liked by their social group.

Informational Social Influence

A psychological phenomenon where individuals conform to the behavior of others under the belief that these others possess more accurate information, especially in ambiguous situations.