ATI RN
Public Health Questions Regarding Policy and Law Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which statement best describes an effect of the Welfare Reform Act of 1996?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The law decreased the number of people on welfare and forced many individuals to take low-paying jobs, many of which did not offer health insurance. Many individuals, particularly women and children, subsequently lost Medicaid coverage.
Question 2 of 5
It has been proposed that a new, better approach to health care be tested with a small group to evaluate its effectiveness. Which best describes why this cannot be done?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Once a direct health care service is offered, it is difficult to discontinue it. Existing programs create tradition by establishing vested interest and a sense of entitlement.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse suggests to the students that they attend the local district nurses' association meeting, where the nurse is an officer. Which provides the best rationale for this action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Professional groups do not usually accept students into membership (especially since many students may want a different specialty practice). Nurses most often identify positive role models as the major influence that assisted them to become politically active. Therefore, mentorship at the student level up to the expert level is important. Providing extra credit should not be the motivator for students to learn from these role models. The learning that occurs is a formal learning process related to learning more about political advocacy and something that is difficult to demonstrate in a classroom environment.
Question 4 of 5
The local nursing association and the local medical association disagreed vehemently on advanced practice nursing reimbursement. Which best describes why the two groups agreed to join a coalition to send representatives to testify on a particular bill?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When two or more groups join to maximize resources, increasing their influence and improving their chances of success in achieving a common goal, it is a coalition. Professional groups often form coalitions to advance their shared interests.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse represents the state professional association. Which action would the nurse complete in relation to legislation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Although a nurse might do any of the above, the most effective is to provide testimony and comment on issues of importance to nursing. Contributing is dependent on the financial resources of the nurse. Legislators often appreciate volunteer hours spent on campaign tasks as much as sums of money. Giving presentations to schools may be useful, but it may be assumed that most nursing faculty can discuss legislative health issues. Verbal confrontations are not always useful.