MSN Health Policy Ethics and Professional Standards 3

Question 1

Which provision of the ACA is most directly credited with reducing the number of uninsured young adults?

Accepted Answer

Dependent coverage extension to age 26

Answer

The ACA's provision allowing young adults to remain on parents' health insurance until age 26 dramatically reduced uninsured rates among 19–25-year-olds.

Question 2

The concept of 'distributive justice' in healthcare policy most directly relates to which issue?

Accepted Answer

Equitable access to healthcare resources across populations

Answer

Distributive justice concerns the fair allocation of benefits, burdens, and resources across society, including access to healthcare services and health-promoting opportunities.

Question 3

An MSN-prepared NP practicing in a full practice authority state has which key privilege?

Accepted Answer

Independent practice without physician collaboration or supervision requirements

Answer

Full practice authority, granted by some state Nurse Practice Acts, allows NPs to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and prescribe—including controlled substances—without required physician oversight.

Question 4

The Institute of Medicine report 'To Err is Human' primarily addressed which problem in US healthcare?

Accepted Answer

Preventable medical errors causing tens of thousands of deaths annually

Answer

'To Err is Human' (1999) estimated 44,000–98,000 annual US deaths from preventable medical errors and catalyzed the modern patient safety movement.

Question 5

Which action by a nurse best exemplifies the ethical concept of advocacy?

Accepted Answer

Speaking up to a physician on behalf of a patient who disagrees with the proposed treatment plan

Answer

Advocacy requires the nurse to actively represent and protect the patient's interests, rights, and expressed wishes, even when it involves challenging other providers.

MSN - Master Of Science In Nursing Degree Practice Test

MSN - Master Of Science In Nursing Degree Practice Test

MSN Health Policy Ethics and Professional Standards 3