Question 1

A nursing student would like to learn more about developing professional behavior.Which action should the student take in order to access information that may be useful in developing professional demeanor?

A)Join the America Nurses Association (ANA).
B)Join the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA).
C)Read the Nurse Practice Act.
D)Use the Internet to obtain information.

Accepted Answer

A)The NSNA is an organization specifically for student nurses with a goal of assisting the student to foster their professional development. Nurse practice acts do need to be read by students, but they denote laws, not professionalism. The ANA is for members practicing nursing, not students, although students may join. The NSNA focuses on students and is a better resource. The Internet is good for obtaining information and for networking but is not necessarily a help to the student who wishes to increase professionalism.
B)The NSNA is an organization specifically for student nurses with a goal of assisting the student to foster their professional development. Nurse practice acts do need to be read by students, but they denote laws, not professionalism. The ANA is for members practicing nursing, not students, although students may join. The NSNA focuses on students and is a better resource. The Internet is good for obtaining information and for networking but is not necessarily a help to the student who wishes to increase professionalism.
C)The NSNA is an organization specifically for student nurses with a goal of assisting the student to foster their professional development. Nurse practice acts do need to be read by students, but they denote laws, not professionalism. The ANA is for members practicing nursing, not students, although students may join. The NSNA focuses on students and is a better resource. The Internet is good for obtaining information and for networking but is not necessarily a help to the student who wishes to increase professionalism.
D)The NSNA is an organization specifically for student nurses with a goal of assisting the student to foster their professional development. Nurse practice acts do need to be read by students, but they denote laws, not professionalism. The ANA is for members practicing nursing, not students, although students may join. The NSNA focuses on students and is a better resource. The Internet is good for obtaining information and for networking but is not necessarily a help to the student who wishes to increase professionalism.

Question 2

Which organization promotes excellence in all levels of nursing education?&#10;A)National League for Nursing (NLN)&#10;B)National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)&#10;C)American Nurses Association (ANA)&#10;D)American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

Accepted Answer

A)Part of the mission of the NLN is to promote excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce. The NSNA is a nonprofit organization that mentors nursing students who are preparing for initial licensing as a registered nurse. The ANA fosters high standards of nursing practice, promotes the rights of nurses in the workplace, projects a positive and realistic view of nursing, and lobbies Congress and regulatory agencies on healthcare issues affecting nurses and the public. The AACN is the national voice for America's baccalaureate and graduate nursing education programs.
B)Part of the mission of the NLN is to promote excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce. The NSNA is a nonprofit organization that mentors nursing students who are preparing for initial licensing as a registered nurse. The ANA fosters high standards of nursing practice, promotes the rights of nurses in the workplace, projects a positive and realistic view of nursing, and lobbies Congress and regulatory agencies on healthcare issues affecting nurses and the public. The AACN is the national voice for America's baccalaureate and graduate nursing education programs.
C)Part of the mission of the NLN is to promote excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce. The NSNA is a nonprofit organization that mentors nursing students who are preparing for initial licensing as a registered nurse. The ANA fosters high standards of nursing practice, promotes the rights of nurses in the workplace, projects a positive and realistic view of nursing, and lobbies Congress and regulatory agencies on healthcare issues affecting nurses and the public. The AACN is the national voice for America's baccalaureate and graduate nursing education programs.
D)Part of the mission of the NLN is to promote excellence in nursing education to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce. The NSNA is a nonprofit organization that mentors nursing students who are preparing for initial licensing as a registered nurse. The ANA fosters high standards of nursing practice, promotes the rights of nurses in the workplace, projects a positive and realistic view of nursing, and lobbies Congress and regulatory agencies on healthcare issues affecting nurses and the public. The AACN is the national voice for America's baccalaureate and graduate nursing education programs.

Question 3

An older adult client experiences an extended hospitalization due to a chronic illness.The client states to the nurse,"I don't know how I can pay for this hospital stay and afford all of the new medication that I have been prescribed." Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

A)"I'll have someone from the business office come and talk to you about your bill."
B)"You need to focus on recovering and stop worrying about money."
C)"Much of your care will be covered by Medicare."
D)"Don't worry.I'm sure everything will work out okay."

"Much of your care will be covered by Medicare."

Accepted Answer

This response provides the client with accurate information about the coverage provided by Medicare, which may help alleviate their financial worry. The other options either do not offer information or provide dismissive or unrealistic reassurance to the client. The nurse should also offer to connect the client with social workers or financial counselors who can help them explore additional resources and support.

Question 4

A local health system implemented a number of health promotion policies and plans to prioritize health problems.The system must now evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions.Which groups are stakeholders in this initiative and would be involved in the evaluation process?

A)Only consumers who were directly affected by the services provided
B)Consumers,community leaders,and politicians
C)Only hospital and clinic personnel who administered healthcare needs
D)Healthcare providers employed by other health systems

Accepted Answer

Stakeholders in the evaluation process of the health promotion policies and plans would include consumers who were directly affected by the services provided, community leaders, and politicians. These groups would have a vested interest in the success or failure of the policies and plans and would want to participate in the evaluation process to ensure that the health system is meeting the needs of the community. Hospital and clinic personnel who administered healthcare needs would also be stakeholders in the process, but not the only ones. Healthcare providers employed by other health systems would not necessarily be stakeholders unless they had a direct interest in the policies and plans being evaluated.

Question 5

The nurse is working for a healthcare organization that is going through the reaccreditation process.What action can the nurse take to help the organization be successful in the reaccreditation process?

A)Write position statements related to current events that affect the nursing profession.
B)Influence change by working with public officials at the local,community,state,and national levels.
C)Understand how healthcare policy affects patients,their own practice,and their organization.
D)Facilitate the use of nursing procedures that are current and evidence-based.

Accepted Answer

Facilitating the use of nursing procedures that are current and evidence-based can help the organization meet the accreditation standards related to patient care and safety. While the other options may be valuable activities for nurses to engage in, they do not directly relate to the reaccreditation process of the organization.

Question 6

When a law related to public health policy is passed,what type of agency of the federal or state government is responsible for administering it?&#10;A)A local branch agency&#10;B)A legislative branch agency&#10;C)An executive branch agency&#10;D)A judicial branch agency

Accepted Answer

The executive branch of the federal or state government is responsible for administering public health policy laws. This includes agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services at the federal level and state health departments at the state level.

Question 7

Which type of health insurance plan requires the participant to select a primary care provider?&#10;A)Health maintenance organization (HMO)&#10;B)Preferred-provider organization (PPO)&#10;C)Point-of-service (POS)&#10;D)Indemnity

Accepted Answer

A health maintenance organization (HMO) requires the participant to select a primary care provider (PCP) who will manage and coordinate all of their healthcare needs. The PCP then refers the participant to specialists within the network as needed.

Question 8

Which types of programs can receive accreditation from the National League of Nursing (NLN)? Select all that apply.&#10;A)Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)programs&#10;B)Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN)programs&#10;C)Medical Assisting programs&#10;D)Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)programs&#10;E)Dental Assisting programs

Accepted Answer

A)The NLN accredits nursing programs at all levels, including BSN, LPN, and LVN programs. Medical Assisting and Dental Assisting programs would not be eligible for NLN accreditation.
B)The NLN accredits nursing programs at all levels, including BSN, LPN, and LVN programs. Medical Assisting and Dental Assisting programs would not be eligible for NLN accreditation.
C)The NLN accredits nursing programs at all levels, including BSN, LPN, and LVN programs. Medical Assisting and Dental Assisting programs would not be eligible for NLN accreditation.
D)The NLN accredits nursing programs at all levels, including BSN, LPN, and LVN programs. Medical Assisting and Dental Assisting programs would not be eligible for NLN accreditation.
E)The NLN accredits nursing programs at all levels, including BSN, LPN, and LVN programs. Medical Assisting and Dental Assisting programs would not be eligible for NLN accreditation.

Question 9

Which regulatory agency ensures the health and safety of Americans in the workplace?&#10;A)Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)&#10;B)National Institutes of Health (NIH)&#10;C)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)&#10;D)Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the regulatory agency responsible for ensuring the health and safety of Americans in the workplace. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) focus on health research and public health initiatives, while the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) oversee healthcare programs for senior citizens and low-income individuals.

Question 10

A student nurse will be attending clinicals at the local health department.When preparing for the clinical experience,the student researches programs offered by health departments.Which programs did the student most likely find during the research? Select all that apply.

A)Injury prevention campaigns
B)Lead poisoning prevention efforts
C)Nutritional programs
D)Disease monitoring efforts
E)Workplace safety inspections

Accepted Answer

A)Local health departments oversee a variety of health policies and the respective regulations. Typical programs include injury prevention campaigns; lead poisoning prevention efforts; and making safety equipment available to families at no cost. Local departments of health usually administer the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)supplemental nutrition program. They are also often responsible for developing and enforcing city-wide health codes and for disease monitoring. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)is a federal agency that works to ensure the health and safety of Americans in the workplace.
B)Local health departments oversee a variety of health policies and the respective regulations. Typical programs include injury prevention campaigns; lead poisoning prevention efforts; and making safety equipment available to families at no cost. Local departments of health usually administer the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)supplemental nutrition program. They are also often responsible for developing and enforcing city-wide health codes and for disease monitoring. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)is a federal agency that works to ensure the health and safety of Americans in the workplace.
C)Local health departments oversee a variety of health policies and the respective regulations. Typical programs include injury prevention campaigns; lead poisoning prevention efforts; and making safety equipment available to families at no cost. Local departments of health usually administer the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)supplemental nutrition program. They are also often responsible for developing and enforcing city-wide health codes and for disease monitoring. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)is a federal agency that works to ensure the health and safety of Americans in the workplace.
D)Local health departments oversee a variety of health policies and the respective regulations. Typical programs include injury prevention campaigns; lead poisoning prevention efforts; and making safety equipment available to families at no cost. Local departments of health usually administer the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)supplemental nutrition program. They are also often responsible for developing and enforcing city-wide health codes and for disease monitoring. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)is a federal agency that works to ensure the health and safety of Americans in the workplace.
E)Local health departments oversee a variety of health policies and the respective regulations. Typical programs include injury prevention campaigns; lead poisoning prevention efforts; and making safety equipment available to families at no cost. Local departments of health usually administer the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)supplemental nutrition program. They are also often responsible for developing and enforcing city-wide health codes and for disease monitoring. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)is a federal agency that works to ensure the health and safety of Americans in the workplace.

Question 11

What action can a nursing student take to comply with nurse practice acts and remain accountable for knowing the legal nursing scope of practice in their state?&#10;A)Become engaged in organizational quality improvement projects.&#10;B)Obtain current licensure.&#10;C)Join the American Nurses Association (ANA).&#10;D)Become accredited.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 47: Health Policy