Exam 6: Health Policy and Planning and the Nursing Practice Environment

A nurse wishes to encourage people to vote and energize those who feel strongly about a particular political issue.The nurse would best accomplish this by:

A nurse understands that the first major government involvement in health care occurred with passage of the __________ Act.

A congresswoman is explaining that she occasionally votes for bills that need, but do not contain, provisions for funding because:

An elected member of Congress wishes to arrange discussion of a new bill related to heart disease during February, which has been declared National Heart Month.Which action by the legislator would most likely lead to this happening as desired?

The nurse researcher explains to a co-worker that the priority in funding for research today is research studies that examine:

A nurse is concerned about an upcoming debate on a proposed state health care policy change.What actions can the nurse take in order to have his or her voice heard on this issue? (Select all that apply.)

A bill has passed both Houses.Before it gets sent to the president, it must be:

A nurse has been investigating how health care policy is made and believes that the system is too complicated and difficult to navigate.Which statement best justifies this position? Health care policy is:

A chief nursing officer (CNO)wishes to demonstrate to the community that the quality of nursing in his or her particular hospital meets or exceeds professional standards.The best method for demonstrating this would be for the CNO to: