2024-09-119 - Nurses Advocating in State and National Public Policy Areas - Self Study

Self Study CE Quiz

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* 1. What role do nurses play in health policy advocacy at the state and national levels?

They solely focus on individual patient care.

They serve on advisory boards and participate in legislative committees.

They limit their advocacy to within hospital settings.

They provide financial support to healthcare institutions.

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* 2. Nurses' involvement in policy advocacy is limited to educating policymakers.

True

False

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* 3. Which strategy do nurses NOT use for effective advocacy?

Engaging in political campaigns

Limiting collaboration to within the nursing profession

Educating the public and policymakers

Running for political office

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* 4. How has nurse advocacy impacted health policy?

By decreasing access to healthcare

Through the promotion of patient safety legislation

By reducing the quality of healthcare

None of the above

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* 5. All nurses have formal education or training in health policy, which enhances their advocacy efforts.

True

False

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* 6. What effect does nurse advocacy have on the nursing profession?

Diminishes the public's trust in nurses

Elevates the profession by highlighting nurses' roles beyond patient care

Has no significant impact on the profession

Reduces the scope of practice for nurses

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* 7. Nurses' advocacy efforts are crucial for shaping policies that reflect the interests of healthcare providers only.

True

False

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* 8. Which of the following is NOT a result of nurses' involvement in policy advocacy?

Increased access to healthcare

Enhanced patient safety

Reduced importance of evidence-based practice

Improved healthcare quality

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* 9. What is a common challenge that nurses face when advocating for health policy?

Excessive free time for advocacy work

Overabundance of resources for advocacy

Navigating complex legislative processes and limited time

Lack of interest in policy outcomes

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* 10. Which of the following best describes the benefits of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) as advocated by nurses?

Decreased nurse mobility between states

Enhanced nurse mobility and improved healthcare access

Increased healthcare costs due to multistate licensing

Reduced emphasis on patient safety

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* 11. TO WHAT EXTENT DID COMPLETING THIS SELF-STUDY ALLOW YOU TO ACHIEVE THE OUTCOME BELOW: After reading the article, I have increased my knowledge about the significant role nurses play in shaping health policy, the strategies they employ for effective advocacy, the challenges they encounter, and the impact of their efforts on enhancing healthcare access, quality, and patient safety

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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* 12. What I learned from this article will influence my clinical practice or my professional development.

Not at all

To a great extent

Not at all

To a great extent

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* 13. How many minutes did it take you to read and complete this program?

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* 14. Suggestions for improvements? Future Topics?

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* 16. Contact Information

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