Question 1

The United States is an excellent example of a country with a universal healthcare system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Some patients problematically use emergency services in what way?

Accepted Answer

A)  They use emergency services as a primary care office. 
B)  They use emergency services as emergency rooms. 
C)  There is not enough access to emergency rooms for this to be known. 
D)  They use emergency services for immediate services. 
A)  They use emergency services as a primary care office. 
B)  They use emergency services as emergency rooms. 
C)  There is not enough access to emergency rooms for this to be known. 
D)  They use emergency services for immediate services. A

Question 3

Which of the following is an accurate characterization of advocacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  To persuade the patient on a particular issue 
B)  To tell the patient specifically what to do 
C)  To "play the game" in the legislative arena 
D)  To discuss the needs of the patients' families 
A)  To persuade the patient on a particular issue 
B)  To tell the patient specifically what to do 
C)  To "play the game" in the legislative arena 
D)  To discuss the needs of the patients' families C

Question 4

After reading the American Nurses Association agenda on health care and healthcare reform, what do you think is most important for nurses to do moving forward?

Accepted Answer

The student should describe the ANA agen

Question 5

Politics is the process of influencing the authoritative allocation of abundant resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe how nurses can be vital to the policy arena.

Accepted Answer

The student should discuss nursing skill

Question 7

What are the two main types of public policies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regulatory and advocacy 
B)  Regulatory and allocative 
C)  Responsive and allocative 
D)  Responsive and regulatory 
A)  Regulatory and advocacy 
B)  Regulatory and allocative 
C)  Responsive and allocative 
D)  Responsive and regulatory

Question 8

How has the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 affected the healthcare consumer/patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  It only affects the employer and insurance companies. 
B)  It addresses the expectation that a person's health information should remain private and protected. 
C)  It allows healthcare providers access to patient records. 
D)  It allows patients to have access to their own records. 
A)  It only affects the employer and insurance companies. 
B)  It addresses the expectation that a person's health information should remain private and protected. 
C)  It allows healthcare providers access to patient records. 
D)  It allows patients to have access to their own records.

Question 9

Why is the cost of health care rising in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The student should discuss the improveme

Question 10

Politics can affect public policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The United States is an excellent example of a country with a universal healthcare system.

Some patients problematically use emergency services in what way?

Which of the following is an accurate characterization of advocacy?

After reading the American Nurses Association agenda on health care and healthcare reform, what do you think is most important for nurses to do moving forward?

Politics is the process of influencing the authoritative allocation of abundant resources.

Describe how nurses can be vital to the policy arena.

What are the two main types of public policies?

How has the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 affected the healthcare consumer/patient?

Why is the cost of health care rising in the United States?

Politics can affect public policies.

Professional Nursing: History and Development of the Nursing Profession

The Essence of Nursing: Knowledge and Caring

Nursing Education, Accreditation, and Regulation

Success in Your Nursing Education Program

Ethics and Legal Issues

Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Illness: a Community Perspective

The Healthcare Delivery System: Focus on Acute Care

Provide Patient-Centered Care

Work in Interprofessional Teams

Employ Evidence-Based Practice

Apply Quality Improvement

The Future: Transformation of Nursing Practice Through Leadership

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Exam 5: Health Policy and Political Action

The United States is an excellent example of a country with a universal healthcare system.

Some patients problematically use emergency services in what way?

Which of the following is an accurate characterization of advocacy?

After reading the American Nurses Association agenda on health care and healthcare reform, what do you think is most important for nurses to do moving forward?

Politics is the process of influencing the authoritative allocation of abundant resources.

Describe how nurses can be vital to the policy arena.

What are the two main types of public policies?

How has the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 affected the healthcare consumer/patient?

Why is the cost of health care rising in the United States?

Politics can affect public policies.

Professional Nursing: History and Development of the Nursing Profession

The Essence of Nursing: Knowledge and Caring

Nursing Education, Accreditation, and Regulation

Success in Your Nursing Education Program

Ethics and Legal Issues

Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Illness: a Community Perspective

The Healthcare Delivery System: Focus on Acute Care

Provide Patient-Centered Care

Work in Interprofessional Teams

Employ Evidence-Based Practice

Apply Quality Improvement

The Future: Transformation of Nursing Practice Through Leadership

Nursing Education, Practice, and Policy

Filters