A nurse represents the state professional association. Which of the following actions would the nurse complete in relation to legislation? a. Be prepared to contribute to campaigns of legislators who vote consistently with nursing goals b. Be prepared to confront verbally those on the opposite side of legislative issues c. Be prepared to provide testimony […]
When was the idea of national health care insurance first debated in the United States? a. Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign as he attempted to achieve such a plan b. During President Johnson’s administration when Medicare and Medicaid were instituted in the 1960s c. President Franklin Roosevelt’s attempt to include health insurance in Social Security legislation […]
A nurse is unable to be actively involved in attending meetings at the state level. Which of the following actions would be most useful for the nurse? a. Asking students to remain informed regarding proposed legislation b. Communicating, with rationales, her stand on proposed legislation to legislators c. Remaining uninvolved so incorrect information is not […]
Which of the following statements best describes why nurses should be knowledgeable about health care funding? a. To be able to be an effective employee for insurance companies b. To be knowledgeable when media asks for opinions on some new legislation c. To better serve as patient advocates in policy making for funding that provides […]
A nurse states that he or she does not want to become involved in politics because of family, school, work, and other commitments. Which of the following would be the best reply to this statement? a. “Good for you. We should all stay out of such dirty game playing!” b. “I am sorry to hear […]
Which of the following best describes a carve-out service? a. A particular service that is offered only by a designated provider or group. b. A particular procedure that receives limited reimbursement. c. A particular treatment is not allowed within a particular diagnosis. d. A particular prescription drug that is only available to those with certain […]
Which of the following statements best describes why nurses should contribute whenever possible to their state nursing association political action committee (PAC)? a. As PACs are a reality of political life, nursing needs to be heard. b. Contributing money may result in a future political appointment. c. Only money really has any influence on legislative […]
Which of the following best describes what is being discussed in relation to concerns over patients’ safety and nurse fatigue? a. All hospitals are now required to report errors made that are a result of low nurse staffing. b. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring the incidence of medical errors caused […]
A nurse would like to influence an internal private health policy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Build or join a private entrepreneurial practice to provide lower cost services to underserved groups b. Participate in public discussions regarding quality and managed care c. Support nursing research done that demonstrates positive clinical […]
Which of the following reports state that nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and training? a. Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care b. Keeping Patients Safe: Transforming the Work Environment c. Priority Areas for National Action d. The Future of Nursing ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D The […]
