1. Which of the following best describes the role of advocacy in nursing politics? A) Advocacy involves promoting the interests of individual nurses only. B) Advocacy focuses solely on lobbying for increased pay for nurses. C) Advocacy encompasses actions aimed at influencing public policy and promoting social justice in healthcare. D) Advocacy primarily involves engaging in partisan political activities. Correct Answer: C) Advocacy encompasses actions aimed at influencing public policy and promoting social justice in healthcare. Rationale: Advocacy in nursing politics involves advocating for policies that support the well-being of patients and the nursing profession as a whole, not just individual nurses or specific issues like pay. It is about influencing systemic change for the betterment of healthcare. 2. Which of the following best defines the term "campaign finance reform" in the context of nursing advocacy? A) A policy to restrict nurses from participating in political campaigns. B) Legislation aimed at regulating how political candidates fund their election campaigns. C) A strategy to increase salary campaigns for nursing staff. D) A form of advocacy th