Chapter 14 – Health Policy Issues

Chapter 14 – Health Policy Issues

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. What is the term for plans of action that guide the actions of governments, institutions, corporations, and communities?

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 347             BLM:  Remember

2. What type of policy governs decisions about where to build hospitals, what programs to offer at specific hospitals, and how many physicians to put into place?

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 349             BLM:  Remember

3. Which of the following is both an ethical and a political issue?

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 354             BLM:  Higher Order

4. A nurse becomes concerned because her facility consistently requires mandatory overtime, up to 40 additional hours per week. The nurse brings the issue to the attention of her professional organization, and together they approach their legislator. What are these acts considered?

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 351             BLM:  Higher Order