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Public Health Policy Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which best describes who has the authority to act in every area except those specifically mentioned in the Constitution?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Any powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states. Thus, individual citizens, the federal government, and local governments are excluded.
Question 2 of 5
The forces for the proposed bill are roughly as persuasive, powerful, and well financed as the forces against the proposed bill. Which describes the most likely outcome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It is far easier to defeat a bill than get one passed; therefore, the opposition always has the advantage.
Question 3 of 5
An individual has been terminated from his job and has lost his health insurance. Which federal law allows him to continue his insurance benefits for a specified period of time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An important requirement of COBRA focuses on the problem of the loss of insurance when a person loses his or her job. With the growing number of unemployed, COBRA is even more important. Employers who terminate an employee must continue benefits for the employee and dependents for a specified period of time if the employee had health benefits before the termination. HIPPA offers protections for patient privacy and confidentiality. The Family Support Act expanded coverage for poor women and children and required states to extend Medicaid coverage for 12 months to families who have increased earnings but are no longer receiving cash assistance. The HMO Act provides grants for HMO development.
Question 4 of 5
Which best describes the history of the State Child Health Improvement Act (SCHIP) of 1997?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The law was extended several times, and then it was not renewed by the Bush administration. The program was renewed again by the Obama administration in the Children's Health Insurance Reauthorization Act of 2009.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is employed by the state public health department. Which activity would she most likely complete?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: One of the state health care functions is assessment of health needs based on statewide data collection. This could be done by monitoring the incidence of influenza in the state. Setting up a flu shot clinic would most likely be done at the local level, while lobbying for health care reform would most likely be done at the federal level. Serving as a volunteer for a campaign may be something a nurse would do, but would not be specifically related to employment by the state public health department.