N444 Final Quiz Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
What is the definition of Health Policy? What is important to know about it? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Set course of action taken by governments or health care
organizations to obtain desired health outcome
-Private health policy is made by health care organizations such as hospitals and
managed care organizations
-Public health policy refers to local, state, and federal legislation; regulation; and
court rulings that govern the behavior of individuals and organizations in the
provision of health care services
What is important to know about local health policy? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Cities or counties offer a variety of health care services to meet the needs of their
residents
-Examples include free or reduced-rate immunizations, tobacco-free public
buildings, safe drinking water, enforcement of seatbelt and child restraint laws, and
provision of an emergency medical system
What is important to know about state health policy? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Governs nursing through nurse practice act
,-Provides 'invisible services' through regulatory activities (maintaining safe meat
through inspections, ensuring safe food prep and storage in restaurants, etc.)
-Pays for health care services through various programs: Medicaid and state
children's health insurance program, which are partially federally funded
-A key piece of health care reform legislation is the opportunity for states to
develop State Health Insurance Exchanges (SHIEs)-a set of state regulated and
standardized health care plans from which individuals may purchase health
insurance eligible for federal subsidies
What is important to know about federal health policy? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Funds health-related research
-Funds education for health professionals, including nurses and physicians
-Pays for health care through Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP, and the VA
-Plays a monumental role in shaping nursing practice
-Passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) 2010
What federal policy has shaped nursing practice? - CORRECT ANSWER--Nurse
practice acts and registration of nurses
-Sheppard Towner Act
-Hill Burton Act
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,-Medicare program
-Renal disease program
-Diagnosis-related groups
What is the definition of health policy development? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Complex, dynamic process; occurs in various ways
-Involves numerous individuals and groups
-Involves all three branches of government
What is important to know about Legislation and Health Policy Development? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Legislative process is fundamental to movement from a
public problem to a viable program
-Societal problems that may qualify for a policy solution are those brought to the
attention of a policymaker who is willing to take definitive action through the
policy process
-Analysis of issues for potential policy development (public perception, definition,
consequences, support)
What are the steps in the legislative process of health policy development? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Include introduction, committee action, house and/or
senate action, and presidential action
-Very complex and convoluted process, with only a fraction of legislation that is
introduced actually making it through the final process to become law
, -Once a bill becomes law, implementation falls under jurisdiction of one of the
departments of the executive branch
-Implementation of new legislation often can be very different from what was
intended when the bill was passed by Congress
What is important to know about Regulation and Health Policy Connection? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Regulation: written set of rules issued by the government
agency that has responsibility for administering the new law
-Nurses can play an influential role by providing input into the final regulations
-Interval between interim rules and final rules critical for assessing effect of the
policy; concerted nursing action is required
-REGULATIONS CARRY THE FORCE OF LAW
What is the definition of Politics? What is important to know? - CORRECT
ANSWER--Process by which the decisions of others are influenced and control
over situations and events is exerted
-INFLUENCE is the common denominator in any definition of politics
-Forms of political influence include money, knowledge, relationships,
information, talent, and control over large groups of votes
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Answers 100% PASS
What is the definition of Health Policy? What is important to know about it? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Set course of action taken by governments or health care
organizations to obtain desired health outcome
-Private health policy is made by health care organizations such as hospitals and
managed care organizations
-Public health policy refers to local, state, and federal legislation; regulation; and
court rulings that govern the behavior of individuals and organizations in the
provision of health care services
What is important to know about local health policy? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Cities or counties offer a variety of health care services to meet the needs of their
residents
-Examples include free or reduced-rate immunizations, tobacco-free public
buildings, safe drinking water, enforcement of seatbelt and child restraint laws, and
provision of an emergency medical system
What is important to know about state health policy? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Governs nursing through nurse practice act
,-Provides 'invisible services' through regulatory activities (maintaining safe meat
through inspections, ensuring safe food prep and storage in restaurants, etc.)
-Pays for health care services through various programs: Medicaid and state
children's health insurance program, which are partially federally funded
-A key piece of health care reform legislation is the opportunity for states to
develop State Health Insurance Exchanges (SHIEs)-a set of state regulated and
standardized health care plans from which individuals may purchase health
insurance eligible for federal subsidies
What is important to know about federal health policy? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Funds health-related research
-Funds education for health professionals, including nurses and physicians
-Pays for health care through Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP, and the VA
-Plays a monumental role in shaping nursing practice
-Passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) 2010
What federal policy has shaped nursing practice? - CORRECT ANSWER--Nurse
practice acts and registration of nurses
-Sheppard Towner Act
-Hill Burton Act
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,-Medicare program
-Renal disease program
-Diagnosis-related groups
What is the definition of health policy development? - CORRECT ANSWER--
Complex, dynamic process; occurs in various ways
-Involves numerous individuals and groups
-Involves all three branches of government
What is important to know about Legislation and Health Policy Development? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Legislative process is fundamental to movement from a
public problem to a viable program
-Societal problems that may qualify for a policy solution are those brought to the
attention of a policymaker who is willing to take definitive action through the
policy process
-Analysis of issues for potential policy development (public perception, definition,
consequences, support)
What are the steps in the legislative process of health policy development? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Include introduction, committee action, house and/or
senate action, and presidential action
-Very complex and convoluted process, with only a fraction of legislation that is
introduced actually making it through the final process to become law
, -Once a bill becomes law, implementation falls under jurisdiction of one of the
departments of the executive branch
-Implementation of new legislation often can be very different from what was
intended when the bill was passed by Congress
What is important to know about Regulation and Health Policy Connection? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Regulation: written set of rules issued by the government
agency that has responsibility for administering the new law
-Nurses can play an influential role by providing input into the final regulations
-Interval between interim rules and final rules critical for assessing effect of the
policy; concerted nursing action is required
-REGULATIONS CARRY THE FORCE OF LAW
What is the definition of Politics? What is important to know? - CORRECT
ANSWER--Process by which the decisions of others are influenced and control
over situations and events is exerted
-INFLUENCE is the common denominator in any definition of politics
-Forms of political influence include money, knowledge, relationships,
information, talent, and control over large groups of votes
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