Exam 13: Policy Making and Advocacy

A community health nurse has been working with a local representative in the attempt to implement a new policy that is aimed at improving the health of local farm workers; however, gaining support and passing the policy has been a struggle. What factor should the nurse be most aware of in this situation?

An instructor is discussing the basics of policy making with the class. Which statement by the students indicates understanding of what a policy is?

A group of nursing students are discussing the effect of various social policies have had on health care through the years. The instructor recognizes that the students understand the connection between social policies and health care by identifying which action?

A public health nurse has accepted a position in a new public health district clinic in a previously underserved area. Identify the nursing priority.

A group of student nurses are questioning the benefits of joining a professional nursing organization during a class discussion. Which statements by the instructor will best address their concerns? Select all that apply.

A community health nurse working in the community has developed a great relationship with the clients. This nurse understands that the power and empowerment are best achieved by which concept?

A public health nurse has noted a sharp increase in clients from the same area presenting with similar symptoms that appear to be environmentally related. What is the best response from the nurse while utilizing the Kingdon's framework to tackle this issue?

A group of student nurses are observing a committee discussion on a health care-based policy. As the students watch the process, they recognize that power and empowerment are demonstrated by which actions? Select all that apply.

A nursing instructor is teaching a group of nurses the various types of policies. The instructor recognizes that the class understands the information when they identify which result as an example of a regulatory health policy?

A group of students are discussing the various types of policies and what they accomplish after a nurse has presented the information in an educational session. At the end of the discussion, the students will identify which outcome as the result of a distributive health policy?

A foreign nurse has recently started working in the public health department clinic and is surprised to find that there is no program to address a common health problem that is addressed in the nurse's home country. The public health nurse recognizes which areas need more attention to match peer countries?

A PHN has noticed an inconsistency among immunization compliance across the state and desires to start the process to ensure that all school districts are following the same guidelines. Which approach will be best for the nurse to pursue?

The public health nurse recognizes that communication is an essential element in the policy-making process. The nurse identifies which method as one of the best formats to utilize to communicate with policy makers?

The public health nurse is preparing a community educational presentation to describe the ACA and its various benefits. Which points will the nurse include in the presentation? Select all that apply.

A nursing instructor has encouraged nursing students to research and formulate a health care policy to address a specific need that they feel will be beneficial and determine whom to contact to discuss the suggested policy with. Which group best understands the process?

A group of public health nurses at a large district clinic are concerned about a health hazard that has resulted in an increase in environmental injuries. The nurses are discussing the various options available to address the situation. Identify the necessary steps if the nurses decide a new policy is the best option. Select all that apply.

A public health nurse is concerned that a recently requested policy change was defeated and would like to get more involved to encourage adoption of the policy. Which factors does the nurse need to consider to be successful? Select all that apply.

A public health nurse is concerned about some specific issues that are occurring in the local community and would like to see positive changes occur to improve the situation. Which is the best way for any nurse to advocate for change and exert power?

A group of student nurses are preparing a class presentation to discuss how the United States compares to other countries in providing health care to the country's citizens. Which areas of concern will the students include in the discussion? Select all that apply.

The public health nurse is aware that writing and implementing policies is a complex process. Before implementing a new federal policy, what should the nurse do first?