Exam 13: Policy Making and Advocacy

A public health nurse desires to become more involved in the political process to ensure that health care policies are enacted. Which course of action will be best for the nurse to pursue?

Put the steps of the process of a bill becoming law in order from start to finish.

According to the graphic, which country had the best health outcome for overall health status?

The public health nurse recognizes that the ACA has provided guideline that can have a positive effect on the local community. Which activity mandated by the ACA can the nurse implement to assist the local population?

An instructor is leading a discussion with a group of student nurses about the history of public health nursing. The instructor recognizes that the students understand the material by which statement?

A nursing instructor is discussing potential future changes in health care and encouraging the students to get involved and be a part of the process to influence policy development. Which actions should the instructor emphasize? Select all that apply.

A nursing instructor is discussing the importance of each nurse, especially public health nurses to become involved in political activism. Which statement by a nursing student would indicate that the teaching was successful?

The PHN recognizes that the ACA involves more than just providing health insurance but directly affects public health as well. Which mandate of the ACA should the nurse explore first to discover the priorities established to improve overall health?

The community health nurse is a member of a legislative group that is evaluating a suggested new policy. Which factor should the nurse question first concerning this policy?

A group of student nurses are discussing the various influences that play a part in making health policies. Which factors should the students recognize as being influential in the creation of health policies? Select all that apply.

A group of students are reviewing the history of how medical care has changed and evolved over the years. Some of these changes are related to various social changes and policies that have emphasized improving the situation or environment to improve the health of the community. Which result best relates to a social change leading to a health improvement during the first half of the 20th century?