Pre. post
1. A course of action undertaken by government or health care organizations to achieve a particular health outcome is referred to as a ______. a. Health policy b. Lobbying c. Platform d. Social policy
a
1. The ACA ten titles have specific elements in the current health care system. For example, for the people in coal mining jobs, Obamacare has allowed those with black lung disease to get disability benefits. If the ACA is repeated in 2017, it would mean no compensation for new claimants and loss of benefits as it relates to which part of the ACA? a. The Miscellaneous provisions of Title 1 ACA b. The implementation of the ICHIA Title 10 ACA c. The CLASS Act of title 8 ACA d. The Prevention of chronic Disease and Improving Public Health of title 4 ACA.
A
1. The ACA title 2 requires states to provide Medicaid health coverage for population who are not entitled to Medicare and are at or below 133% of the FPL (Federal Poverty Level). Many states have opted out of the ACA's Medicaid expansion including Florida. Which of the items below is NOT a reason Florida has opted out at this time? a. Florida offers no coverage options to single adults below the 100% poverty line. b. Governor Rick Scott has threatened to sue the Federal Government for "coercion tactics" c. Lack of trust of the government to pay their 90-100%. d. Federal Government HHS Secretary may withhold existing Federal Medicaid funds from non-compliant states.
A
1. Policies are designed to remedy problems in the health system and to address social determinants of health to improve health. Which of these below is NOT one of the four spheres of influences where nurses shape policy? a. The community b. The government c. Associations and interest groups d. The media
D
1. An approach to reform Medicare that aims to reduce the growth in Medicare spending by increasing competition among health plans and provides a stronger incentive for beneficiaries to be cost-conscious in their plan selection is called what? a. Premium support system b. Regulation c. Diagnosis related groups (DRG's) d. ACA triple aims
a
1. In 2010, what was provided to seniors who entered in the Medicare prescription drug "Doughnut Hole"? a. A one-time rebate check of $250 b. A 5% discount on generic drugs c. A co-pay of $6.30 for brand name drugs d. A monthly premium that varied from plan to plan
a
1. Reforming health care requires a focus on improving population health, improving patient experience of care and ___________? a. Reducing per capital costs b. Exaggerate the magnitude of effects c. Ignoring research findings d. More litigation
a
1. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2016 finalized new Innovation Center models to shift Medicare payments from rewarding quantity to rewarding quality by creating strong incentives for hospitals to deliver better care to patients at a lower cost. What models are being implemented by CMS? a. AMI, CABG, SHFFT, CR b. AACN, HEA, ANA, NLN c. ICD, WHO, CDC, ACA d. ACS, CAD, CRF, SARS
a
1. What policies proved benefits to a distinct group of individuals or organizations at the expense of others to achieve public objective or redistribution of wealth? a. Allocative policies b. Regulatory policies c. Policy streams d. Suffrage
a
1. A Federal and State funded program that provides health insurance coverage to uninsured children who do not qualify for the Medicaid program. a. SHIE b. CHIP c. Hill Burton Act d. Sheppard Towner Act
b
1. The code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA, 2001) section 9, states the profession of nursing is responsible for shaping social policy. Yet, no one nursing organization emerges as the single, strong, authoritative voice. Which nursing organization has formed that is in conflict with the ANA and ICN's principles and does not have delegated authority to speak for nursing? a. NATCO b. Nursing Organizations Alliance c. National League for Nursing d. National Council of State Boards of Nursing
b
1. When did open enrollment in the health insurance marketplace begin? a. November 11, 2013 b. October 1, 2013 c. July 1, 2010 d. January 1, 2011
b
1. A coherent set of beliefs or ideas about politics, public, policy and public purpose, which helps give meaning to political events is called what ___________? a. Political participation b. Demography c. Political ideology d. Political culture
c
1. The 2010 ACA identified measurements for quality outcomes. In the contemporary work environment there are major policy issues that focus on delivering high-quality and safe care. These include utilizing QSEN content in undergraduate curriculums, focusing on the value of teamwork from the IOM 2001 report, training approach such as KSA's and what other communication methodology? a. Silence b. Micromanagement c. SBAR d. Independent teams
c
1. The enactment of the Affordable Care Act on March 23, 2010 coverage provisions in the law were aimed at enhancing the quality of coverage by imposing minimum benefit standards, increasing the affordability of coverage and improving access to insurance, especially to ____________. a. Those who don't own a computer b. Those who only signed up on-line marketplaces c. Those with pre-existing medical conditions d. Prison population
c
1. The primary purpose of licensure and purpose of a Board of Nursing is to do ____________? a. Prevent others from using the title nurse b. Demonstrates a specialized body of knowledge c. Protect the health, safe and welfare of the public d. Enhance recognition of the profession
c
1. There are private plans that Medicare enrollees can opt in to that cover both hospital and physician services and often include prescription benefits. a. Medicare Part A b. Medicare Part B c. Medicare Part C d. Medicare Part D
c
1. In the community, a nurse that has the desire to change existing social, political or environmental conditions at various levels is called a a. Community Servant b. CNM c. FNP d. Community Activist
d
1. What are the individual laws that make up the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? a. HHS and CMS b. AHRQ and AHCA c. ANCC and AONE d. PPACA and HCERA
d
1. Which of the following are some of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provisions (2010)? a. Adult coverage to age 26 b. Medicare payments for hospital acquired infections c. All insurance policies cover rehabilitations services d. A & B only
d