RNRS 116- M.47 Health Policy (Pearson) Exam
Questions And Answers 100% Correct
The nurse is giving a presentation on the role and functions of specialty nursing practice
organizations to a group of colleagues.
Which statement is accurate for the nurse to include in the presentation regarding these
organizations?
"Specialty nursing practice organizations advance nursing practice in the affiliated
specialty area."
"Responsibilities of specialty nursing practice organizations include strengthening
members' personal identities."
"A small number of nursing specialties are supported by a professional specialty
practice organization."
"Examples of specialty nursing practice organizations include the American Nurses
Association (ANA)." - ANSWER "Specialty nursing practice organizations advance
nursing practice in the affiliated specialty area."
The nurse researcher is preparing a webinar about the history of nursing research.
Which statement should be included?
"Membership in the National League for Nursing is by invitation only to baccalaureate
and graduate nursing students."
"Membership in Sigma Theta Tau International is by invitation only to baccalaureate and
graduate nursing students."
"Membership in the American Nurses Association is by invitation only to baccalaureate
and graduate nursing students."
"Membership in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing is by invitation only to
baccalaureate and graduate nursing students." - ANSWER "Membership in Sigma Theta
Tau International is by invitation only to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students."
The nurse has just been hired at a home care agency and is asked to choose an
insurance plan. The nurse selects a consumer-driven healthcare plan (CDHP).
Which statement describes this plan?
, Insurance designed to supplement Medicare coverage
An insurance plan that limits coverage to healthcare providers who contract with that
specific health maintenance organization (HMO)
Employer-sponsored coverage that combines a private insurance plan with a health
savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement account (HRA)
A hybrid of a point-of-service (PPO) and a health maintenance organization (HMO) -
ANSWER Employer-sponsored coverage that combines a private insurance plan with a
health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement account (HRA)
The nurse is preparing a presentation about Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Which statement regarding how SSI differs from Medicaid should the nurse include?
SSI is a state program for older adult patients that pays for their medical expenses.
SSI is a federal program for blind and disabled persons to help pay for medical
expenses.
SSI is a federal and state program for lower income people to help pay for basic needs
such as food and housing.
SSI is a federal and state program for aged, blind, and disabled persons to help pay
basic needs such as food, clothing, and housing. - ANSWER SSI is a federal and state
program for aged, blind, and disabled persons to help pay basic needs such as food,
clothing, and housing.
The nurse is attending an orientation before starting work for the state health
department.
Over which department or organization does the state health department have
jurisdiction?
Vital Statistics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The Office of the Surgeon General - ANSWER Vital statistics
Questions And Answers 100% Correct
The nurse is giving a presentation on the role and functions of specialty nursing practice
organizations to a group of colleagues.
Which statement is accurate for the nurse to include in the presentation regarding these
organizations?
"Specialty nursing practice organizations advance nursing practice in the affiliated
specialty area."
"Responsibilities of specialty nursing practice organizations include strengthening
members' personal identities."
"A small number of nursing specialties are supported by a professional specialty
practice organization."
"Examples of specialty nursing practice organizations include the American Nurses
Association (ANA)." - ANSWER "Specialty nursing practice organizations advance
nursing practice in the affiliated specialty area."
The nurse researcher is preparing a webinar about the history of nursing research.
Which statement should be included?
"Membership in the National League for Nursing is by invitation only to baccalaureate
and graduate nursing students."
"Membership in Sigma Theta Tau International is by invitation only to baccalaureate and
graduate nursing students."
"Membership in the American Nurses Association is by invitation only to baccalaureate
and graduate nursing students."
"Membership in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing is by invitation only to
baccalaureate and graduate nursing students." - ANSWER "Membership in Sigma Theta
Tau International is by invitation only to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students."
The nurse has just been hired at a home care agency and is asked to choose an
insurance plan. The nurse selects a consumer-driven healthcare plan (CDHP).
Which statement describes this plan?
, Insurance designed to supplement Medicare coverage
An insurance plan that limits coverage to healthcare providers who contract with that
specific health maintenance organization (HMO)
Employer-sponsored coverage that combines a private insurance plan with a health
savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement account (HRA)
A hybrid of a point-of-service (PPO) and a health maintenance organization (HMO) -
ANSWER Employer-sponsored coverage that combines a private insurance plan with a
health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement account (HRA)
The nurse is preparing a presentation about Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Which statement regarding how SSI differs from Medicaid should the nurse include?
SSI is a state program for older adult patients that pays for their medical expenses.
SSI is a federal program for blind and disabled persons to help pay for medical
expenses.
SSI is a federal and state program for lower income people to help pay for basic needs
such as food and housing.
SSI is a federal and state program for aged, blind, and disabled persons to help pay
basic needs such as food, clothing, and housing. - ANSWER SSI is a federal and state
program for aged, blind, and disabled persons to help pay basic needs such as food,
clothing, and housing.
The nurse is attending an orientation before starting work for the state health
department.
Over which department or organization does the state health department have
jurisdiction?
Vital Statistics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The Office of the Surgeon General - ANSWER Vital statistics
