1. A nurse is conducting a SWOT analysis of a health care

organization. The nurse identifies that the organization has

a strong reputation, a loyal customer base, and a skilled

workforce. These are examples of:

a) Strengths*

b) Weaknesses

c) Opportunities

d) Threats

Rationale: Strengths are the positive attributes of an

organization that give it a competitive advantage.

Weaknesses are the negative attributes that limit its

performance. Opportunities are the external factors that can

create favorable conditions for the organization. Threats are

the external factors that can pose challenges or risks to the

organization.

2. A nurse is evaluating the political factors that affect the

health care environment. The nurse considers the impact

of:

a) Laws and regulations*

b) Economic conditions

c) Social and cultural values

d) Technological innovations

Rationale: Political factors include the laws and regulations

that govern the health care system, such as licensing,

accreditation, reimbursement, quality standards, and safety

regulations. Economic factors include the supply and

demand of health care services, the availability of

resources, and the cost of care. Social and cultural factors