Question 1

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

A)Once a law related to health policy has been passed, an executive branch agency of the federal or state government, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is responsible for administering it. Legislative and judicial branch agencies are not involved in this area. Federal or state agencies, not local agencies, have this responsibility.
B)Once a law related to health policy has been passed, an executive branch agency of the federal or state government, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is responsible for administering it. Legislative and judicial branch agencies are not involved in this area. Federal or state agencies, not local agencies, have this responsibility.
C)Once a law related to health policy has been passed, an executive branch agency of the federal or state government, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is responsible for administering it. Legislative and judicial branch agencies are not involved in this area. Federal or state agencies, not local agencies, have this responsibility.
D)Once a law related to health policy has been passed, an executive branch agency of the federal or state government, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is responsible for administering it. Legislative and judicial branch agencies are not involved in this area. Federal or state agencies, not local agencies, have this responsibility.

Question 2

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

Injury prevention campaigns
Lead poisoning prevention efforts
Nutritional programs
Disease monitoring efforts

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 3

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 4

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)Of the four main types of private health insurance plans, the only one that requires the participant to select a primary care provider is the health maintenance organization (HMO)plan.
B)Of the four main types of private health insurance plans, the only one that requires the participant to select a primary care provider is the health maintenance organization (HMO)plan.
C)Of the four main types of private health insurance plans, the only one that requires the participant to select a primary care provider is the health maintenance organization (HMO)plan.
D)Of the four main types of private health insurance plans, the only one that requires the participant to select a primary care provider is the health maintenance organization (HMO)plan.

Question 5

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

A)OSHA works to ensure the health and safety of Americans in the workplace. The DHHS is the federal government's principal agency for the protection of the health of all Americans and the provision of essential human services for those least able to care for themselves. The NIH is a branch of the DHHS that is responsible for health research and the provision of health-related information. The CMS is responsible for healthcare financing.
B)OSHA works to ensure the health and safety of Americans in the workplace. The DHHS is the federal government's principal agency for the protection of the health of all Americans and the provision of essential human services for those least able to care for themselves. The NIH is a branch of the DHHS that is responsible for health research and the provision of health-related information. The CMS is responsible for healthcare financing.
C)OSHA works to ensure the health and safety of Americans in the workplace. The DHHS is the federal government's principal agency for the protection of the health of all Americans and the provision of essential human services for those least able to care for themselves. The NIH is a branch of the DHHS that is responsible for health research and the provision of health-related information. The CMS is responsible for healthcare financing.
D)OSHA works to ensure the health and safety of Americans in the workplace. The DHHS is the federal government's principal agency for the protection of the health of all Americans and the provision of essential human services for those least able to care for themselves. The NIH is a branch of the DHHS that is responsible for health research and the provision of health-related information. The CMS is responsible for healthcare financing.

Question 6

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

A)The nurse's role in The Joint Commission accreditation process may include helping to develop, revise, or facilitate use of policies and procedures for nursing practice that are current and evidence-based. Although working with public officials and understanding healthcare policy are important roles of nurses related to health policy, they do not directly affect accreditation. Writing position statements is a responsibility of the ANA Board of Directors.
B)The nurse's role in The Joint Commission accreditation process may include helping to develop, revise, or facilitate use of policies and procedures for nursing practice that are current and evidence-based. Although working with public officials and understanding healthcare policy are important roles of nurses related to health policy, they do not directly affect accreditation. Writing position statements is a responsibility of the ANA Board of Directors.
C)The nurse's role in The Joint Commission accreditation process may include helping to develop, revise, or facilitate use of policies and procedures for nursing practice that are current and evidence-based. Although working with public officials and understanding healthcare policy are important roles of nurses related to health policy, they do not directly affect accreditation. Writing position statements is a responsibility of the ANA Board of Directors.
D)The nurse's role in The Joint Commission accreditation process may include helping to develop, revise, or facilitate use of policies and procedures for nursing practice that are current and evidence-based. Although working with public officials and understanding healthcare policy are important roles of nurses related to health policy, they do not directly affect accreditation. Writing position statements is a responsibility of the ANA Board of Directors.

Question 7

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

A)Community leaders, politicians, and consumers all would be stakeholders and would be included in the evaluation process. Healthcare providers employed by other health systems would not be stakeholders in this initiative and would not need to be included in the evaluation process. Because policy changes are made by the health system, the hospital and clinic personnel employed there would not evaluate the effectiveness of policy without participation by the community. Consumers are part of the process, but would not be the only evaluation group.
B)Community leaders, politicians, and consumers all would be stakeholders and would be included in the evaluation process. Healthcare providers employed by other health systems would not be stakeholders in this initiative and would not need to be included in the evaluation process. Because policy changes are made by the health system, the hospital and clinic personnel employed there would not evaluate the effectiveness of policy without participation by the community. Consumers are part of the process, but would not be the only evaluation group.
C)Community leaders, politicians, and consumers all would be stakeholders and would be included in the evaluation process. Healthcare providers employed by other health systems would not be stakeholders in this initiative and would not need to be included in the evaluation process. Because policy changes are made by the health system, the hospital and clinic personnel employed there would not evaluate the effectiveness of policy without participation by the community. Consumers are part of the process, but would not be the only evaluation group.
D)Community leaders, politicians, and consumers all would be stakeholders and would be included in the evaluation process. Healthcare providers employed by other health systems would not be stakeholders in this initiative and would not need to be included in the evaluation process. Because policy changes are made by the health system, the hospital and clinic personnel employed there would not evaluate the effectiveness of policy without participation by the community. Consumers are part of the process, but would not be the only evaluation group.

Question 8

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

A)Current licensure is required for practice as a nurse as part of the nurse practice acts. Through licensure, nurses are held accountable for knowing the legal nursing scope of practice in their state and what actions could place their licensure status in jeopardy, as well as all regulations that accompany the nurse practice act. Nurse practice acts do not require membership in the ANA. Participation in quality improvement projects will not help the student know the legal nursing scope of practice. Healthcare organizations, not nurses, can become accredited.
B)Current licensure is required for practice as a nurse as part of the nurse practice acts. Through licensure, nurses are held accountable for knowing the legal nursing scope of practice in their state and what actions could place their licensure status in jeopardy, as well as all regulations that accompany the nurse practice act. Nurse practice acts do not require membership in the ANA. Participation in quality improvement projects will not help the student know the legal nursing scope of practice. Healthcare organizations, not nurses, can become accredited.
C)Current licensure is required for practice as a nurse as part of the nurse practice acts. Through licensure, nurses are held accountable for knowing the legal nursing scope of practice in their state and what actions could place their licensure status in jeopardy, as well as all regulations that accompany the nurse practice act. Nurse practice acts do not require membership in the ANA. Participation in quality improvement projects will not help the student know the legal nursing scope of practice. Healthcare organizations, not nurses, can become accredited.
D)Current licensure is required for practice as a nurse as part of the nurse practice acts. Through licensure, nurses are held accountable for knowing the legal nursing scope of practice in their state and what actions could place their licensure status in jeopardy, as well as all regulations that accompany the nurse practice act. Nurse practice acts do not require membership in the ANA. Participation in quality improvement projects will not help the student know the legal nursing scope of practice. Healthcare organizations, not nurses, can become accredited.

Question 9

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."

Accepted Answer

A)Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program for individuals age 65 and older. Coverage can include both hospital, medical, and pharmacy costs. However, it does not cover all medical costs. Ignoring the client's concerns by telling him not to worry is not therapeutic communication and does little, if anything, to confront the client's concerns. Giving the concern to the business office is merely "passing the buck."
B)Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program for individuals age 65 and older. Coverage can include both hospital, medical, and pharmacy costs. However, it does not cover all medical costs. Ignoring the client's concerns by telling him not to worry is not therapeutic communication and does little, if anything, to confront the client's concerns. Giving the concern to the business office is merely "passing the buck."
C)Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program for individuals age 65 and older. Coverage can include both hospital, medical, and pharmacy costs. However, it does not cover all medical costs. Ignoring the client's concerns by telling him not to worry is not therapeutic communication and does little, if anything, to confront the client's concerns. Giving the concern to the business office is merely "passing the buck."
D)Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program for individuals age 65 and older. Coverage can include both hospital, medical, and pharmacy costs. However, it does not cover all medical costs. Ignoring the client's concerns by telling him not to worry is not therapeutic communication and does little, if anything, to confront the client's concerns. Giving the concern to the business office is merely "passing the buck."

Question 10

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 11

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

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Deck 47: Health Policy