Exam 47: Health Policy

A nurse educator is discussing the changes in the healthcare system with a group of nursing students.The students ask why the cost of health care has increased so much in recent years.Which is the best response by the nurse?

A nursing student,who is preparing to compose a paper,choses to research an organization that promotes excellence in all levels of nursing education.Which organization will the student likely research based on this data?

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 newly licensed nurse is hired at a local hospital and completes the hospital orientation program.During the hospital orientation process,which regulatory agency did the new nurse learn about which ensures the health and safety of Americans in the workplace?

A student nurse will be attending clinical 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 nursing student is talking to the instructor about developing professional behavior.Which action does the instructor recommend to the student in order to access information that may be useful in developing professional demeanor?

A nurse educator is discussing the different entities that offer accreditation to healthcare professional programs.Which types of programs can receive accreditation from the National League of Nursing (NLN)? Select all that apply.

A student nurse is completing a community assessment with a group of students.The student must research the location of the main healthcare facilities and the number of health professionals in the community.Which would be the best source for this information?

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?