Deck 47: Health Policy

Question 1

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) "I'll have someone from the business office come and talk to you about your bill."
B) "You need to focus on recovering and stop worrying about money."
C) "Much of your care will be covered by Medicare."
D) "Don't worry. I'm sure everything will work out okay."

Answer 1

"Much of your care will be covered by Medicare."

Question 2

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) Join the America Nurses Association (ANA).
B) Join the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA).
C) Read the Nurse Practice Act.
D) Use the Internet to obtain information.

Answer 2

Join the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA).

Question 3

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) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs
B) Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) programs
C) Medical Assisting programs
D) Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) programs
E) Dental Assisting programs

Answer 3

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs
Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) programs
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) programs

Question 4

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?

A) National League for Nursing (NLN)
B) National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
C) American Nurses Association (ANA)
D) American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

Question 5

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) Injury prevention campaigns
B) Lead poisoning prevention efforts
C) Nutritional programs
D) Disease prevention efforts
E) Workplace safety inspections

Question 6

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?

A) Only consumers who were directly affected by the services provided
B) Consumers, community leaders, and politicians
C) Only hospital and clinic personnel who administered healthcare needs
D) Healthcare providers employed by other health systems

Question 7

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) Police department
B) Local health department
C) State census data
D) City health planning board

Question 8

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) "There are not enough technological advances."
B) "There is an increased use of alternative medicine."
C) "There is a decrease in chronic disease."
D) "Many people are forced to seek routine health care in the emergency department."

Question 9

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) Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
B) National Institutes of Health (NIH)
C) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
D) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)