CHAMBERLAIN NR 607 MIDTERM &
FINAL EXAM MASTER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. Which stage of the policy-making process involves identifying a problem and bringing it to
the attention of lawmakers?
A. Policy formulation
B. Policy evaluation
C. Policy implementation
D. Agenda setting
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Agenda setting is the initial stage where problems are identified
and prioritized for potential legislative action.
2. According to Kingdon’s Policy Streams Model, what must happen for a ‘policy window’ to
open?
A. A specific budget must be passed
B. The three streams (problem, policy, and politics) must converge
C. The President must sign an executive order
,D. The Supreme Court must issue a ruling
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Kingdon proposes that windows of opportunity for policy
change occur when the problem, policy, and politics streams join together.
3. Which ethical principle refers to the duty to do no harm?
A. Beneficence
B. Justice
C. Autonomy
D. Non-maleficence
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Non-maleficence is the foundational ethical principle of doing no
harm to others.
4. What is the primary focus of the Medicare Part B program?
A. Outpatient services and medical equipment
B. Prescription drug coverage
C. Inpatient hospital stays
D. Hospice and home health services
Answer: A
, Conceptual Explanation: Medicare Part B covers medically necessary services like
doctors’ services and outpatient care, while Part A covers hospital stays.
5. Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for interpreting laws and determining
their constitutionality?
A. Legislative
B. Judicial
C. Executive
D. Administrative
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Judicial branch, including the Supreme Court, interprets the
law and applies it to specific cases.
6. A nurse leader who focuses on inspiration, motivation, and shared vision is using which
leadership style?
A. Transformational
B. Transactional
C. Laissez-faire
D. Autocratic
Answer: A
FINAL EXAM MASTER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. Which stage of the policy-making process involves identifying a problem and bringing it to
the attention of lawmakers?
A. Policy formulation
B. Policy evaluation
C. Policy implementation
D. Agenda setting
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Agenda setting is the initial stage where problems are identified
and prioritized for potential legislative action.
2. According to Kingdon’s Policy Streams Model, what must happen for a ‘policy window’ to
open?
A. A specific budget must be passed
B. The three streams (problem, policy, and politics) must converge
C. The President must sign an executive order
,D. The Supreme Court must issue a ruling
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Kingdon proposes that windows of opportunity for policy
change occur when the problem, policy, and politics streams join together.
3. Which ethical principle refers to the duty to do no harm?
A. Beneficence
B. Justice
C. Autonomy
D. Non-maleficence
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Non-maleficence is the foundational ethical principle of doing no
harm to others.
4. What is the primary focus of the Medicare Part B program?
A. Outpatient services and medical equipment
B. Prescription drug coverage
C. Inpatient hospital stays
D. Hospice and home health services
Answer: A
, Conceptual Explanation: Medicare Part B covers medically necessary services like
doctors’ services and outpatient care, while Part A covers hospital stays.
5. Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for interpreting laws and determining
their constitutionality?
A. Legislative
B. Judicial
C. Executive
D. Administrative
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Judicial branch, including the Supreme Court, interprets the
law and applies it to specific cases.
6. A nurse leader who focuses on inspiration, motivation, and shared vision is using which
leadership style?
A. Transformational
B. Transactional
C. Laissez-faire
D. Autocratic
Answer: A
