Economic Influences

A nurse is using an electronic database to research government funding of health care. What percentage of public health care in the United States should the nurse identify as being funded by the gross domestic product (GDP)?

17%

A nurse in a community clinic is teaching a parent about the Children's HEalth Insurance Program (CHIP). Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply

"My 18-year-old is eligible for CHIP" "We can use CHIP for primary care and hospital care"

A public health nurse is conducting research about the scope of practice for public health nurses. Which of the following is responsible for establishing the scope of practice for nurses?

Lawmakers

A team of public health nurses is discussing a new health care law. The nurses should identify that which of the following entities is responsible for passing laws related to health care?

The legislative branch

A nurse is reviewing private sector health insurance options. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an example of private sector health insurance?

Employer-sponsored health plan

A nurse case manager is teaching a client about Health Savings Accounts (HSA). Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

"The HSA can be used for out-of-pocket medical expenses"

A nurse is teaching a client about Medicare Part D. the nurse should include that this program covers which of the following?

Prescription medications

A nurse is reviewing the history of government-funded health programs in the US. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the president who enacted law to create the Medicare program in 1965?

Lyndon B. Johnson

A community health nurse is researching health policy administration. The nurse should identify that which of the following is administered at the state government level?

Medicaid

A nurse is researching an electronic database for the cost of taxpayer funded Medicare expenses. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the amount of taxpayer funded Medicare expenses in 2019?

799.4 billion dollars

A nurse is discussing eligibility for Medicare coverage with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an example of a client who would be eligible for Medicare coverage? Select all that apply

A 60-year-old client who has a disability A client who is 70 years of age A young adult client who has chronic kidney disease

A community health nurse is reporting to community leaders about the effects of health policies that have been implemented. Which statement should the nurse make when describing the purpose of health policies?

A health policy involves intentional actions to influence health outcomes in the community

A public health nurse is researching information from governmental organizations to guide evidence-based practice. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a governmental organization?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

A nurse manager is discussing primary preventive measures to reduce infection rates with another nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an example of a primary preventative measure? Select all that apply

Ensure that hand sanitizer is located throughout the facility Promote social distancing during activities Educate about the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

A community health nurse is educating a community group about regulation of health care in the public sector. Which of the following entities should the nurse describe as making the majority of decision about health care regulation in the public sector?

Federal government

A nurse is reviewing the impact of US Census Bureau data on health care funding. The nurse should identify that which of the following are affected by census data? Select all that apply

Medicaid Children Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Medicare

A nurse is reviewing health coverage programs with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a public sector health care program that provides coverage to clients over 65 years old?

Medicare

A nurse is teaching about health insurance options with a young adult client who has recently become disabled. The nurse should identify that the client's disability might make them eligible for which of the following health insurance programs?

Medicare

A nurse is reviewing the history of US health care reforms. The nurse should identify that the following reforms were implemented in what order?

Medicare Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Affordable Care Act (ACA)

A public health nurse is planning to obtain a grant to implement a community-wide nutrition program. To which of the following organizations should the nurse apply? Select all that apply

National Institutes of Health (NIH) United States Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

An occupational health nurse is evaluating the cost-effectiveness of interventions that were implemented to decrease sick days during flu season. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as a secondary prevention intervention?

Provide testing for influenza at the employee health clinic

An occupational health nurse is developing workplace wellness programs for which employees can use their health savings account as form of payment. Which of the following programs should the nurse identify as an example of a secondary prevention intervention?

Online nutrition education for employees who have new onset of hypertension

A public health nurse is collaborating with city officials to implement community sponsored programs to decrease health care costs for all. Which of the following types of health program services should the nurse recommend? Select all that apply

Secondary prevention interventions Tertiary prevention interventions Primary prevention interventions

A public health nurse is delivering a presentation about health care resources. Which of the following organizations should the nurse include as an example of a health care resource in the private sector?

St. Jude Children's Network

A nurse is sharing information with a group of newly licensed nurses about public sector health programs. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the source of funding for Medicare?

Taxpayer contributions

A home health nurse is preparing to make a referral to a diabetes educator for a client who has had several hospital readmissions regarding their diabetes and has developed a diabetic foot ulcer. The nurse should identify that this is an example of which of the following types of prevention?

Tertiary prevention

A public health nurse is preparing a presentation about health care resources. Which of the following organizations should the nurse include as an example of a health care resource in the public sector?

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

A public health nurse is reviewing newly approved vaccines for prevention of a communicable disease. The nurse should identify that which of the following entities is responsible for the approval of manufactured pharmaceuticals?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

A public health nurse is reviewing characteristics common to health care organizations in both the public and private sector. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a similarity between public and private health care organizations?

They are subject to governmental oversight

A team of public health nurses is delivering a presentation to community leaders about funding for health care programs. Which of the following organization's data should the team include during the presentation as having a direct effect on funding?

US Census Bureau