M47 HEALTH POLICY

Which statement most accurately describes health policy?

"Health policy includes governmental actions that affect patients' abilities to reach healthcare goals."

A self-employed patient with a preexisting condition is applying for insurance and is concerned about being denied coverage. Which statement by the patient's insurance representative is correct?

"You may find it difficult to purchase health insurance through private insurers."

Which agency is responsible for administering a law once it has passed?

An executive branch agency of the federal or state government

The community health nurse is designing a presentation about societal factors that influence health policy. Which statement should the nurse include in the presentation?

Considerations include whether or not current policy benefits meets the population's needs.

Which nongovernmental organizations have an influence on health policy?

Health professions associations

A nurse is transferring from a county to a city health department. Which is a responsibility of a city health department

Sexual health

Which agency accredits all types of nursing education programs?

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

Which is the only international health agency with legal authority?

The World Health Organization (WHO)

The nurse case manager is reviewing Medicare coverage rules with a patient. Which patient statement indicates correct understanding of the teaching

"Prescription drug coverage is available through Medicare."

The nurse case manager is reviewing Medicare coverage rules with a patient. Which patient statement indicates correct understanding of the teaching?

"Prescription drug coverage is available through Medicare."

A nurse is discussing the implementation of new laws based on health policy with colleagues. Which statement by the nurse is accurate?

"Implementation of the law does not end the cycle of policy analysis."

When describing a Medigap policy to an older adult patient, which statement by the nurse is most accurate?

"Medicare is a government policy that pays some of your medical bills. A Medigap policy is purchased by you privately to cover costs not covered by Medicare."

The nurse researcher is preparing a webinar about the history of nursing research. Which statement should be included?

"Membership in Sigma Theta Tau International is by invitation only to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students."

The nurse at a county health department receives a telephone call from a 22-year-old woman who is 7 months pregnant. The caller reports that they are unable to afford food and asks where they should go to enroll in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program. Which response demonstrates that the nurse understands the services offered by government agencies?

"You've contacted the correct agency. The county health department can enroll you in the WIC program."

The nurse leader is planning an in-service about healthcare policies that have direct effects on the nation's health. Which content is appropriate for inclusion in the presentation?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is governed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

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."

A 40-year-old patient with diabetes who is married and self-employed is searching for a new insurance plan. Which consideration about the different types of healthcare plans is most relevant to this patient?

Individuals who are self-employed and have chronic health conditions may find it difficult to purchase health insurance through private insurers.

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).

Employer-sponsored coverage that combines a private insurance plan with a health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement account (HRA)

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?

Employer-sponsored coverage that combines a private insurance plan with a health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement account (HRA)

The nurse is preparing to teach a class at the local community center about types of insurance coverage. When describing private insurance coverage, which item should be included?

Group insurance coverage may be purchased through voluntary and membership associations.

Which is the role of The Joint Commission in the creation of health policy?

Influences the national quality and safety standards

A professional nursing association has been working on funding for the new year. Which issue should be relevant to the association's task?

Public health policies

The nurse should recognize that which action is an example of continuous analysis and evaluation of results related to health policy?

Reviewing evidence indicating whether or not the policy effectively benefits the people it was intended to serve

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 federal and state program for aged, blind, and disabled persons to help pay basic needs such as food, clothing, and housing.

The nurse leader is planning an in-service about healthcare policies that have direct effects on the nation's health. Which content is appropriate for inclusion in the presentation?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is governed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Which statement describes the mission of the International Council of Nurses (ICN)?

The ICN represents nursing worldwide, advancing the profession and influencing health policy.

The staff nurse asks the nursing supervisor, "Which regulatory agency requires hospitals to have personal protective equipment (PPE) ready for us to use when we need it?" Which response is correct?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration."

For which reason does the American Nurses Association (ANA) write issue briefs?

To express the association's opinion on how federal or state laws or proposed federal rules affect nurses and patients

Which is a reason for a private agency to develop health policy?

To represent the interests of healthcare organizations

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