NRP 508
Health Policy & Role of
the APN
FINAL EXAM REVIEW
2024
,1. Multiple Choice: Which policy had the most significant impact on
patient access to mental health services?
a) The Affordable Care Act
b) The Mental Health Parity Act
c) The Patient Protection Act
d) The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical
Health Act
Correct Answer: b) The Mental Health Parity Act
Rationale: The Mental Health Parity Act specifically addresses the
disparity in health insurance coverage between mental health/substance use
disorders and medical/surgical benefits.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The __________ model is a framework for
understanding the complex interplay between individuals, groups, and their
environment in relation to health and illness.
Correct Answer: Socio-ecological
Rationale: The Socio-ecological model considers multiple levels of
influence on health behaviors, including individual, relational, community,
and societal factors.
3. True/False: Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) are legally recognized as
primary care providers in all 50 states.
Correct Answer: False
, Rationale: The scope of practice for APNs varies by state, and not all
states recognize APNs as primary care providers.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following are roles
of the Advanced Practice Nurse in health policy?
a) Advocate for patient-centered care
b) Develop health promotion programs
c) Conduct health policy research
d) Prescribe medications according to state regulations
Correct Answers: a), b), c)
Rationale: APNs serve as advocates for patient-centered care, develop
health promotion programs, and conduct health policy research. While
prescribing medications is a role of APNs, it is not directly related to health
policy.
5. Multiple Choice: The Triple Aim framework includes which of the
following objectives?
a) Improve the patient experience of care
b) Increase healthcare providers' job satisfaction
c) Reduce the per capita cost of healthcare
d) Enhance healthcare facility management
Correct Answers: a) and c)
Rationale: The Triple Aim framework focuses on improving the patient
experience of care, improving the health of populations, and reducing the
per capita cost of healthcare.
Health Policy & Role of
the APN
FINAL EXAM REVIEW
2024
,1. Multiple Choice: Which policy had the most significant impact on
patient access to mental health services?
a) The Affordable Care Act
b) The Mental Health Parity Act
c) The Patient Protection Act
d) The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical
Health Act
Correct Answer: b) The Mental Health Parity Act
Rationale: The Mental Health Parity Act specifically addresses the
disparity in health insurance coverage between mental health/substance use
disorders and medical/surgical benefits.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The __________ model is a framework for
understanding the complex interplay between individuals, groups, and their
environment in relation to health and illness.
Correct Answer: Socio-ecological
Rationale: The Socio-ecological model considers multiple levels of
influence on health behaviors, including individual, relational, community,
and societal factors.
3. True/False: Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) are legally recognized as
primary care providers in all 50 states.
Correct Answer: False
, Rationale: The scope of practice for APNs varies by state, and not all
states recognize APNs as primary care providers.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following are roles
of the Advanced Practice Nurse in health policy?
a) Advocate for patient-centered care
b) Develop health promotion programs
c) Conduct health policy research
d) Prescribe medications according to state regulations
Correct Answers: a), b), c)
Rationale: APNs serve as advocates for patient-centered care, develop
health promotion programs, and conduct health policy research. While
prescribing medications is a role of APNs, it is not directly related to health
policy.
5. Multiple Choice: The Triple Aim framework includes which of the
following objectives?
a) Improve the patient experience of care
b) Increase healthcare providers' job satisfaction
c) Reduce the per capita cost of healthcare
d) Enhance healthcare facility management
Correct Answers: a) and c)
Rationale: The Triple Aim framework focuses on improving the patient
experience of care, improving the health of populations, and reducing the
per capita cost of healthcare.
