GALEN NUR 242 EXAM 2 MED-SURG TESTED
FINAL PAPER 2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ what policy relates to decisions that promote the welfare of the
public? Answer: social policy
◉ what policy governs the work place? Answer: institutional policy
◉ what type of policy would address obesity in schools by limiting
high fat/sugar content? Answer: social policy
◉ what type of policy would include a procedure manual of their
unit or clinic or home health agency? Answer: institutional policy
◉ - Americans with disabilities act of 1990
- Emergency medical treatment and labor act of 1968
- Health information technology for economic and clinical health act
of 2009 (electronic health records)
- Health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996
- Patient protection and affordable care act of 2010
- Patient safety and quality improvement act of 2005
,- Patient self-determination act of 1998
- Promoting health/preventing disease: objectives for the nation,
healthy people 1990,2000,2010,2020
- Social security act of 1965 (Medicare/Medicaid)
- The mental health parity and addiction equity act of 2008
- U.S. preventative services task force
- Mandated health coverage and Medicaid expansion 2012
these are examples of what type of health care policy? Answer:
federal
◉ - Scope of practice and licensing for nurses as defined by state
professional practice acts
- State public health programs and policies related to infectious
diseases
- State public health regulations that govern health care facilities
- State statutes and case law related to professional negligence and
malpractice
these are examples of what type of health care policy? Answer: state
◉ - City and county fire codes that govern safe occupancy limits in
health care facilities
, - City and county ordinances that govern facility maintenance, signs,
utilities, parking, and/or traffic around hospitals and other health
facilities
- City and county tax districts for publicly supported facilities
these are examples of what type of health care policy? Answer: local
◉ what is the purpose of nurse practice acts? Answer: guidelines
that provide a framework for safe, competent nurse practice
◉ - Definitions
- Authority, power, and composition of Board of Nursing
- Educational program standards
- Standards and scope of nursing practice
- Types of titles and licenses
- Protection of titles
- Requirements for licensure
- Grounds for disciplinary action, other violations and possible
remedies
these are the 8 elements of ___________ Answer: Nurse practice acts
FINAL PAPER 2026 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ what policy relates to decisions that promote the welfare of the
public? Answer: social policy
◉ what policy governs the work place? Answer: institutional policy
◉ what type of policy would address obesity in schools by limiting
high fat/sugar content? Answer: social policy
◉ what type of policy would include a procedure manual of their
unit or clinic or home health agency? Answer: institutional policy
◉ - Americans with disabilities act of 1990
- Emergency medical treatment and labor act of 1968
- Health information technology for economic and clinical health act
of 2009 (electronic health records)
- Health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996
- Patient protection and affordable care act of 2010
- Patient safety and quality improvement act of 2005
,- Patient self-determination act of 1998
- Promoting health/preventing disease: objectives for the nation,
healthy people 1990,2000,2010,2020
- Social security act of 1965 (Medicare/Medicaid)
- The mental health parity and addiction equity act of 2008
- U.S. preventative services task force
- Mandated health coverage and Medicaid expansion 2012
these are examples of what type of health care policy? Answer:
federal
◉ - Scope of practice and licensing for nurses as defined by state
professional practice acts
- State public health programs and policies related to infectious
diseases
- State public health regulations that govern health care facilities
- State statutes and case law related to professional negligence and
malpractice
these are examples of what type of health care policy? Answer: state
◉ - City and county fire codes that govern safe occupancy limits in
health care facilities
, - City and county ordinances that govern facility maintenance, signs,
utilities, parking, and/or traffic around hospitals and other health
facilities
- City and county tax districts for publicly supported facilities
these are examples of what type of health care policy? Answer: local
◉ what is the purpose of nurse practice acts? Answer: guidelines
that provide a framework for safe, competent nurse practice
◉ - Definitions
- Authority, power, and composition of Board of Nursing
- Educational program standards
- Standards and scope of nursing practice
- Types of titles and licenses
- Protection of titles
- Requirements for licensure
- Grounds for disciplinary action, other violations and possible
remedies
these are the 8 elements of ___________ Answer: Nurse practice acts
