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NUR 212 Nursing Course
Questions & Answers for
2026/2027 Core Nursing
Concepts Updated Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready 155 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 155 core nursing concept questions with their correct answers and
explanations, featuring diagrams for enhanced understanding. It serves as a comprehensive
study resource for foundational nursing knowledge, ideal for course review and
certification preparation.
TOPICS
• Health Law & Policy • Healthcare Financing
• Ethical Principles • ECG Interpretation
• Management & Leadership • Nursing Care Delivery Models
• Violence & Abuse
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 155
Health Law Creation
Page 1
, ANSWER
Federal Statutes dominate
Arises from authority to "tax and spend" and "regulate interstate commerce" (Article 1 of the US
Constitution)
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 155
Entitlement
ANSWER
a type of financial help provided by the government for members of a particular group
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 155
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
ANSWER
Passed into law in 2010.
Most provisions in effect by 2014.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 155
ACA Provisions
ANSWER
Individual mandate - all individuals must purchase health insurance or pay penalty (with
exceptions for religion or financial hardship).
Businesses with more than 50 employees must offer health insurance or pay penalty.
Small businesses receive tax credits for offering health insurance to employees.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 155
ACA Court Challenges
Page 2
, ANSWER
Constitutionality of law challenged by an independent business group.
Supreme Court heard case in 2012.
Upheld most elements of law, including individual mandate.
King v Burwell (2015) - challenged subsidies in states that use federal exchange.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 155
SCOTUS did strike down this important provision...
ANSWER
Mandated Medicaid expansion by states.
States opting out of expansion will have residents in an insurance "gap" comprised of non-
disabled, non-elderly adults under 138% FPL but over state Medicaid threshold.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 155
Changes in coverage under ACA
ANSWER
In 2012, about 50 million Americans uninsured.
By 2015, down to about 30 million.
By 2019, that number may be down to 25 million.
The latest tax bill brings this estimate into question
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 155
Changes under ACA
ANSWER
Childless, non-disabled adults easier access to health care.
As of 2014, Medicaid reimbursement on par with Medicare.
No lifetime coverage limits.
No pre-existing condition denials.
No pre-existing condition cancellations.
May stay on parents policy until 26 yrs old.
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, Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 155
Individual Mandate Tax Penalty
ANSWER
2017 = $695 per person and $347.50 per child per year | or 2.5% of your income
In December of 2017, President Trump signed a tax bill that repeals the individual mandate
penalty.
Doesn't go into effect until 2019...
Will likely cause a decrease in insurance enrollment
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 155
Who else lacks health insurance?
ANSWER
Answer: Mostly, those who can't afford it. 16% of non-elderly population.
Why does that matter?
Lower life expectancy.
More chronic illness.
Higher hospitalization rates.
More ED visits.
More entitlement use (Medicaid, SSI Disability).
Fewer days going to work.
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 155
What about the small business
ANSWER
Employers have been leaving the (employee sponsored insurance (ESI) system for years.
2000 - 69% of employers offered ESI.
2010 - 59% of employers offered ESI.
ACA provides tax credits to small businesses (< 50 employees) to subsidize ESI. 15% tax credit
plus deduction of premiums.
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NUR 212 Nursing Course
Questions & Answers for
2026/2027 Core Nursing
Concepts Updated Edition
Verified Answers Exam Ready 155 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 155 core nursing concept questions with their correct answers and
explanations, featuring diagrams for enhanced understanding. It serves as a comprehensive
study resource for foundational nursing knowledge, ideal for course review and
certification preparation.
TOPICS
• Health Law & Policy • Healthcare Financing
• Ethical Principles • ECG Interpretation
• Management & Leadership • Nursing Care Delivery Models
• Violence & Abuse
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 155
Health Law Creation
Page 1
, ANSWER
Federal Statutes dominate
Arises from authority to "tax and spend" and "regulate interstate commerce" (Article 1 of the US
Constitution)
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 155
Entitlement
ANSWER
a type of financial help provided by the government for members of a particular group
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 155
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
ANSWER
Passed into law in 2010.
Most provisions in effect by 2014.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 155
ACA Provisions
ANSWER
Individual mandate - all individuals must purchase health insurance or pay penalty (with
exceptions for religion or financial hardship).
Businesses with more than 50 employees must offer health insurance or pay penalty.
Small businesses receive tax credits for offering health insurance to employees.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 155
ACA Court Challenges
Page 2
, ANSWER
Constitutionality of law challenged by an independent business group.
Supreme Court heard case in 2012.
Upheld most elements of law, including individual mandate.
King v Burwell (2015) - challenged subsidies in states that use federal exchange.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 155
SCOTUS did strike down this important provision...
ANSWER
Mandated Medicaid expansion by states.
States opting out of expansion will have residents in an insurance "gap" comprised of non-
disabled, non-elderly adults under 138% FPL but over state Medicaid threshold.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 155
Changes in coverage under ACA
ANSWER
In 2012, about 50 million Americans uninsured.
By 2015, down to about 30 million.
By 2019, that number may be down to 25 million.
The latest tax bill brings this estimate into question
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 155
Changes under ACA
ANSWER
Childless, non-disabled adults easier access to health care.
As of 2014, Medicaid reimbursement on par with Medicare.
No lifetime coverage limits.
No pre-existing condition denials.
No pre-existing condition cancellations.
May stay on parents policy until 26 yrs old.
Page 3
, Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 155
Individual Mandate Tax Penalty
ANSWER
2017 = $695 per person and $347.50 per child per year | or 2.5% of your income
In December of 2017, President Trump signed a tax bill that repeals the individual mandate
penalty.
Doesn't go into effect until 2019...
Will likely cause a decrease in insurance enrollment
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 155
Who else lacks health insurance?
ANSWER
Answer: Mostly, those who can't afford it. 16% of non-elderly population.
Why does that matter?
Lower life expectancy.
More chronic illness.
Higher hospitalization rates.
More ED visits.
More entitlement use (Medicaid, SSI Disability).
Fewer days going to work.
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 155
What about the small business
ANSWER
Employers have been leaving the (employee sponsored insurance (ESI) system for years.
2000 - 69% of employers offered ESI.
2010 - 59% of employers offered ESI.
ACA provides tax credits to small businesses (< 50 employees) to subsidize ESI. 15% tax credit
plus deduction of premiums.
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