MSN Health Policy Ethics and Professional Standards 1

Question 1

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded Medicaid eligibility to adults earning up to what percentage of the federal poverty level?

Accepted Answer

138%

Answer

The ACA expanded Medicaid to individuals and families earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level, significantly increasing coverage among low-income adults.

Question 2

Which ethical framework evaluates the morality of an action based solely on its consequences?

Accepted Answer

Consequentialism (utilitarianism)

Answer

Consequentialist ethics (including utilitarianism) judges actions by their outcomes, holding that the right action produces the greatest good for the greatest number.

Question 3

The Nurse Practice Act is most accurately described as which type of regulation?

Accepted Answer

State statute defining the scope of nursing practice, licensure requirements, and grounds for discipline

Answer

Each US state has its own Nurse Practice Act, a statutory law that defines legal scope of practice, education requirements, and the disciplinary authority of the state board of nursing.

Question 4

Which principle of biomedical ethics requires that healthcare providers treat patients with equal, fair distribution of resources and care?

Accepted Answer

Justice

Answer

Justice in biomedical ethics obligates fair distribution of healthcare resources, benefits, and burdens across individuals and populations without discrimination.

Question 5

The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) requires hospitals to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Provide a medical screening examination and stabilizing treatment to anyone presenting to an ED regardless of ability to pay

Answer

EMTALA mandates that Medicare-participating hospitals screen and stabilize any patient who presents to the emergency department, prohibiting patient dumping based on insurance status.

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 1