When considering health care options for patients, nurses need to be aware that federal programs for the indigent cover what percentage of individuals living on incomes below the poverty line?
a. 25 percent c. 75 percent
b. 50 percent d. 100 percent
Which of the following health care financing systems has a strong focus on the principle of autonomy?
a. Fee for service c. Universal health insurance
b. Managed care d. Single payer systems
Which of the following are considered vulnerable populations needing special considerations in research protocols? Select all that apply.
a. Pregnant women
b. Mentally disabled
c. Emotionally disabled
d. Young children
e. Incarcerated
A nursing professor is actively involved in lobbying for health policy issues. The professor tells the class that these activities are moral duties. What is the best explanation for this statement?
a. The nursing professor likely learned the sense of duty from her upbringing.
b. The nursing professor has a deontological ethical perspective.
c. The ANA and ICN codes of ethics for nurses direct the nurse to promote efforts to meet the health needs of society.
d. The nursing professor is attempting to influence the students to become politically active.
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