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Question 1 of 5

Which best describes the most crucial step in policy formation?

A. Convincing both political parties and independents to support the proposed policy

B. Defining the issue and placing it on the agenda for possible action

C. Determining who has vested interest in what aspects of the policy

D. Trying to simplify the proposed legislation so the public will support it

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Defining the issue and placing it on the agenda for possible action

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?

A. The bill will be debated through a public hearing.

B. The bill will fail.

C. The bill will pass.

D. The bill will remain in the legislature until one side or the other has a majority of votes.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The bill will fail.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is looking at different tools to communicate efficiently with the community. Which health activity would be appropriate for the nurse to communicate using a billboard?

A. Providing health education to an identified at-risk population

B. Increasing community awareness of common health issues

C. Prompting discussion regarding common health issues

D. Recruiting partners for a community health program

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Increasing community awareness of common health issues

Question 4 of 5

Which best describes the history of the State Child Health Improvement Act (SCHIP) of 1997?

A. The law included goals and programs but no funding to achieve them.

B. The law received extensive support by both Republicans and Democrats.

C. The law was extended, not renewed by the Bush administration, and then renewed by the Obama administration.

D. The law was passed by the majority of states but not by the federal government.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The law was extended, not renewed by the Bush administration, and then renewed by the Obama administration.

Question 5 of 5

A community health nurse is working at a community event to help individuals obtain health

A. For which individual would the nurse most likely recommend Medicare?

B. A 62-year-old client with heart failure

C. A 54-year-old client who is employed

D. A 28-year-old client with two children and no income

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A 62-year-old client with heart failure

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