Which statement indicates that a nurse manager understands the signifi

QUESTION

Which statement indicates that a nurse manager understands the significance of the National Health Planning and Resource Development Act (NHPRA) of 1974?

1. “The focus of the NHPRA was on establishing hospital systems specializing in
certain specialty practices.”
2. “The Medicare system was established by the legislation included in the
NHPRA.”
3. “The NHPRA closed down facilities that were old, and some people were left
with no access to health care.”
4. “The NHPRA helped to ensure equal access of small communities to health care facilities.”

ANSWER:

Answer: 4

Rationale: The National Health Planning and Resource Development Act of 1974 focused on getting everyone equal access to quality health care, regardless of location. This includes small communities. It did not establish Medicare; this system was established by an amendment to the Social Security Act of 1935. The NHPRA did not establish specialty hospital systems but funded new facilities to replace the old.