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Question 1 of 5

Which best describes the most important factor in legislation?

A. The amount of financing and lobbying behind each choice
B. The beliefs, attitudes, and values of the policy
C. The preferences of the majority of American voters
D. The president's ongoing encouragement for one particular choice

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The beliefs, attitudes, and values of the policy

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is employed by the state nursing association to serve as a lobbyist. Which would be the most crucial task to achieve?

A. Be seen as a reliable and credible source of accurate information
B. Convince colleagues in nursing to join their local nursing organization and write to encourage legislators to vote according to nurses' goals
C. Offer to make large donations to the legislator who can forward nursing's agenda
D. Visit every single legislator so the nurse is recognized in this role

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Be seen as a reliable and credible source of accurate information

Question 3 of 5

Which is one legally required to obey?

A. Directions to a destination provided by a police officer
B. Court decisions related to legislative law
C. Delegation of responsibility for a task by a physician
D. Executive decisions, such as your employer requirements

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Court decisions related to legislative law

Question 4 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

Question 5 of 5

A nurse would like to influence an internal private health policy. Which action should the nurse take?

A. Build or join a private entrepreneurial practice to provide lower cost services to underserved groups
B. Participate in public discussions regarding quality and managed care
C. Support nursing research done that demonstrates positive clinical and economic outcomes
D. Write managed care organizations to request that nurses receive reimbursement for health services to clients

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Support nursing research done that demonstrates positive clinical and economic outcomes

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