A local health system implemented a number of health promotion policies and plans to prioritize health problems. The system must now evaluate the effective... [Show More] ness of the interventions. Which groups are stakeholders in this initiative and would be involved in the evaluation process?
A) Only consumers who were directly affected by the services provided
B) Consumers, community leaders, and politicians
C) Only hospital and clinic personnel who administered healthcare needs
D) Healthcare providers employed by other health systems
B
(Consumers, community leaders, and politicians)
Which types of programs can receive accreditation from the National League of Nursing (NLN)? Select all that apply.
A) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs
B) Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) programs
C) Medical Assisting programs
D) Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) programs
E) Dental Assisting programs
A, B, & D
(Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs)
(Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) programs)
(Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) programs)
A nursing student would like to learn more about developing professional behavior. Which action should the student take in order to access information that may be useful in developing professional demeanor?
A) Join the America Nurses Association (ANA).
B) Join the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA).
C) Read the Nurse Practice Act.
D) Use the Internet to obtain information.
B
(Join the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA))
An older adult client experiences an extended hospitalization due to a chronic illness. The client states to the nurse, "I don't know how I can pay for this hospital stay and afford all of the new medication that I have been prescribed." Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "I'll have someone from the business office come and talk to you about your bill."
B) "You need to focus on recovering and stop worrying about money."
C) "Much of your care will be covered by Medicare."
D) "Don't worry. I'm sure everything will work out okay."
C
("Much of your care will be covered by Medicare.")
A student nurse will be attending clinicals at the local health department. When preparing for the clinical experience, the student researches programs offered by health departments. Which programs did the student most likely find during the research? (Select all that apply)
A) Injury prevention campaigns
B) Lead poisoning prevention efforts
C) Nutritional programs
D) Disease monitoring efforts
E) Workplace safety inspections
A, B, C, & D
(Injury prevention campaigns)
(Lead poisoning prevention efforts)
(Nutritional programs)
(Disease monitoring efforts)
Which regulatory agency ensures the health and safety of Americans in the workplace?
A) Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
B) National Institutes of Health (NIH)
C) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
D) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
C
(Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA))
Which organization promotes excellence in all levels of nursing education?
A) National League for Nursing (NLN)
B) National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
C) American Nurses Association (ANA)
D) American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
A
(National League for Nursing (NLN))
When a law related to public health policy is passed, what type of agency of the federal or state government is responsible for administering it?
A) A local branch agency
B) A legislative branch agency
C) An executive branch agency
D) A judicial branch agency
C
(An executive branch agency)
What action can a nursing student take to comply with nurse practice acts and remain accountable for knowing the legal nursing scope of practice in their state?
A) Become engaged in organizational quality improvement projects.
B) Obtain current licensure.
C) Join the American Nurses Association (ANA).
D) Become accredited.
B
(Obtain current licensure)
The nurse is working for a healthcare organization that is going through the reaccreditation process. What action can the nurse take to help the organization be successful in the reaccreditation process?
A) Write position statements related to current events that affect the nursing profession.
B) Influence change by working with public officials at the local, community, state, and national levels.
C) Understand how healthcare policy affects patients, their own practice, and their organization.
D) Facilitate the use of nursing procedures that are current and evidence-based
D
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