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Chapter: Chapter 01 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following terms is applied to healthcare professionals who possess the knowledge, skills,
and ability to engage in policy formulation, implementation, analysis, evaluation, termination, and political
processes?
A) Civic competence
B) Policy entrepreneurs
C) Political influencers
D) Situational evaluators
Ans: A
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Civic Competence Model
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Policy Overview
2. Which of the following statements by the healthcare professional indicates knowledge surrounding
health policy?
A) “Health policy is isolated to those policies surrounding the wellness of specific populations.”
B) “The individual health-wellness continuum limits implementation of health policy.”
C) “Individuals, communities, and societies generate health policy.”
D) “Governments, institutions, and professional associations generate health policy.”
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Health Policy
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Policy Overview
3. Which of the following statements by the healthcare professional is true when considering legal policy
and laws?
A) “All laws are considered policy.”
B) “All legal policies are considered laws.”
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C) “Most policies are considered laws.”
D) “Most laws are considered policy.”
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Legal Policy
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Policy Overview
4. A new healthcare professional with an interest in policy and advocacy requires more mentoring
regarding allocation policies with which statement?
A) “Distributive policy is allocative because it gives resources in a planned manner.”
B) “Redistributive policy is regulatory because it redirects allocated resources.”
C) “Allocation intent policies require giving resources according to a policy’s direction.”
D) “Allocation is a strategy that augments policy intent implementation.”
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Policy Intention
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Policy Overview
5. A healthcare professional was noted in a workplace biography to be a policy entrepreneur. Other
healthcare professionals know this workplace is using Kingdon’s policy development model, which means
the healthcare professional capitalizes upon which of the following policy streams to benefit
policymaking?
A) Problem, policy, politics
B) Problem, population, politics
C) Policy, prerequisites, politics
D) Policy, population, politics
Ans: A
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Agenda Setting
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Policy Overview
6. Which stage of policy development would the healthcare professional use to indicate understanding of
policy content as one of the four factors defining the policy triangle?
A) Policy evaluation
B) Policy formulation
C) Policy implementation
D) Policy resolution
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Policy Triangle Model
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Policy Overview
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7. The political influence model purports significant individual impact on policy, development, formulation,
and implementation. Which of the following are the four spheres that healthcare professionals can
politically influence?
A) Community, individuals, organizations, and politics
B) Corporations, individuals, organizations, and politics
C) Community, government, organizations, and workplace
D) Corporations, government, organizations, and workplace
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Political Influence Model
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Policy Overview
Essay
1. Differentiate between public health policy and health policy.
Ans: Public health policy is decisions that affect the general health and well-being of the overall
population, typically made as a law or regulation through the government. Health policy, on the other
hand, is decisions at an organizational or institutional level affecting the health and well-being of the
specific population associated with those facilities/organizations.
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Health Policy, Public Health Policy
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Policy Overview
2. Explain the influence of motivators and inhibitors on policy.
Ans: Motivators positively influence policy while inhibitors negatively influence policy, both through the
use of multifarious variables. These variables affect the views of various stakeholders as policy is
developed. If the variables influence stakeholders to pursue policy that is for the common good, it is a
motivator. If the variables influence stakeholders to pursue policy that is for individual interests, it is an
inhibitor.
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Policy Decision Making: Influencing Factors
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Policy Overview
8. Describe a problem in terms of problem analysis.
Ans: A problem, by definition, requires two conditions, which are a desire and a solution. Problem
analysis can occur when a problem—by definition—exists, and consists of reviewing the situation—also
known as the desire—and all possible solutions—also known as the outcomes and consequences. This
analysis leads to a determination of whether the problem can be resolved with a policy.
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Agenda Setting
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Policy Overview
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Chapter: Chapter 02 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following is the basis of the U.S. legal system?
A) Congress
B) The President of the United States
C) The Supreme Court
D) U.S. Constitution
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Governmental Structure
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Governmental Structure
2. How many amendments are included in the U.S. Bill of Rights?
A) 7
B) 10
C) 27
D) 33
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: U.S. Constitution
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Governmental Structure
3. Which statement by the healthcare professional requires more education regarding federalism?
A) “The U.S. Constitution ensures that national, state, and local governments are protected.”
B) “Federalism ensures representation of the people within a democracy.”
C) “This is a political system providing for national, state, and local political units.”
D) “One purpose is to decrease governmental-level conflicts.”
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
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Ahead: Federalism
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Governmental Structure
4. A new healthcare professional requires more mentoring when identifying which power as a federalist-
delegated state power?
A) Parens patriae
B) Police
C) Preemptive
D) Taxation
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Federalism
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Governmental Structure
5. Which branch of government will a state ultimately use if appealing a total preemption of powers?
A) Executive
B) Federal
C) Judicial
D) Legislative
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Branches of Government
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Governmental Structure
6. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)—a Health and Human Services
department—relies on funding for many different healthcare program grants. Which federal legislation is
most important for those relying on these healthcare programs?
A) Appropriations bill
B) Authorization bill
C) Omnibus bill
D) Reconciliation bill
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Federal Budget Process
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Governmental Structure
7. When does the federal budget fiscal year begin?
A) January 1
B) April 15
C) July 1
D) October 1
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Federal Budget Process
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Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Governmental Structure
Essay
1. Describe the essential characteristics of a federalist government structure.
Ans: There are three essential characteristics of federalism. First, there is a hierarchical structure of
multiple governmental bodies that preside over the same geographic area or populations. Second,
although hierarchical, each governmental body may wield its own authority and power, and this authority
and power may overlap with other governmental bodies. Finally, the top-most governmental law reigns
supreme—the U.S. Constitution must be followed above all other laws.
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Federalism
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Governmental Structure
2. Explain preemption and the different types.
Ans: The national supremacy clause in the U.S. Constitution allows the federal government to preempt
state or local laws, through total or partial preemption. Total preemption occurs when the federal
government prevents states from making laws regarding a topic where a federal law exists. Partial
preemption occurs when the federal government allows states to implement law where federal law exists,
but typically only at a stricter level than the federal law.
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Federalism
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Governmental Structure
3. Describe the members and chambers of the legislative branch.
Ans: The legislative branch consists of two chambers—the House of Representatives, and the Senate—
whose members are collectively known as Congress. There are two senators from each state who serve
6 years each. Representatives are delegated based on population and each serve 2 years. The
population is based on the Census and reallocated every 10 years.
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Branches of Government
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Governmental Structure
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Chapter: Chapter 03 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. On October 21, 2015, the White House Office of the Press Secretary issued a document to the Heads
of Executive Departments and Agencies signed by then President Barack Obama. The document
addressed prescription drug abuse and heroin use and outlined policy, training, and general provisions for
agency implementation. Which type of policy instrument was this?
A) Presidential determination
B) Presidential directive
C) Presidential memorandum
D) Presidential proclamation
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: The Executive Branch Power Base
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Executive Branch: Federal Governmental Agencies and Appointed Bodies
2. Who elects the President of the United States?
A) Congress
B) Electors
C) The people
D) The state governors
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Electoral College
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Executive Branch: Federal Governmental Agencies and Appointed Bodies
3. What title is given to each member of the president’s cabinet?
A) Advisor
B) Chief executive
C) Czar
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D) Secretary
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Executive Office of the President
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Executive Branch: Federal Governmental Agencies and Appointed Bodies
4. Presidential succession ensures continued operations of the executive branch of government. If both
the President and Vice President become unable to serve, which office is next in line to serve as
President of the United States?
A) Attorney General
B) Secretary of State
C) Senate President
D) Speaker of the House
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Order of Presidential Succession
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Executive Branch: Federal Governmental Agencies and Appointed Bodies
5. Which executive branch role allows one to design federal policies, draft cabinet secretary speeches,
and examine domestic and international policy?
A) Czar
B) Secretary
C) White House Fellow
D) White House Intern
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: White House Fellows and Interns
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Executive Branch: Federal Governmental Agencies and Appointed Bodies
6. Which statement by the healthcare professional indicates the need for additional review of information
regarding the executive branch?
A) “The executive branch refers to the federal or state government only as described in the U.S.
Constitution.”
B) “The executive branch of the United States government refers to the highest office at the federal, state,
or local level.”
C) “A state governor has the ability to overrule laws regarding healthcare professional licensure issues.”
D) “A state governor has the ability to declare an impending statewide disaster affecting healthcare facility
operations.”
Ans: A
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Executive Offices: State and Local Governmental Level
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Executive Branch: Federal Governmental Agencies and Appointed Bodies
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Healthcare Professionals Third Edition Porche
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provided.
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editions.
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questions, you will find the complete answers and solutions at the end of each
chapter.
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📚 Complete & organized chapter-by-chapter – no missing content, no guessing.
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Chapter: Chapter 01 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following terms is applied to healthcare professionals who possess the knowledge, skills,
and ability to engage in policy formulation, implementation, analysis, evaluation, termination, and political
processes?
A) Civic competence
B) Policy entrepreneurs
C) Political influencers
D) Situational evaluators
Ans: A
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Civic Competence Model
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Policy Overview
2. Which of the following statements by the healthcare professional indicates knowledge surrounding
health policy?
A) “Health policy is isolated to those policies surrounding the wellness of specific populations.”
B) “The individual health-wellness continuum limits implementation of health policy.”
C) “Individuals, communities, and societies generate health policy.”
D) “Governments, institutions, and professional associations generate health policy.”
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Health Policy
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Policy Overview
3. Which of the following statements by the healthcare professional is true when considering legal policy
and laws?
A) “All laws are considered policy.”
B) “All legal policies are considered laws.”
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C) “Most policies are considered laws.”
D) “Most laws are considered policy.”
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Legal Policy
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Policy Overview
4. A new healthcare professional with an interest in policy and advocacy requires more mentoring
regarding allocation policies with which statement?
A) “Distributive policy is allocative because it gives resources in a planned manner.”
B) “Redistributive policy is regulatory because it redirects allocated resources.”
C) “Allocation intent policies require giving resources according to a policy’s direction.”
D) “Allocation is a strategy that augments policy intent implementation.”
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Policy Intention
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Policy Overview
5. A healthcare professional was noted in a workplace biography to be a policy entrepreneur. Other
healthcare professionals know this workplace is using Kingdon’s policy development model, which means
the healthcare professional capitalizes upon which of the following policy streams to benefit
policymaking?
A) Problem, policy, politics
B) Problem, population, politics
C) Policy, prerequisites, politics
D) Policy, population, politics
Ans: A
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Agenda Setting
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Policy Overview
6. Which stage of policy development would the healthcare professional use to indicate understanding of
policy content as one of the four factors defining the policy triangle?
A) Policy evaluation
B) Policy formulation
C) Policy implementation
D) Policy resolution
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Policy Triangle Model
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Policy Overview
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7. The political influence model purports significant individual impact on policy, development, formulation,
and implementation. Which of the following are the four spheres that healthcare professionals can
politically influence?
A) Community, individuals, organizations, and politics
B) Corporations, individuals, organizations, and politics
C) Community, government, organizations, and workplace
D) Corporations, government, organizations, and workplace
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Political Influence Model
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Policy Overview
Essay
1. Differentiate between public health policy and health policy.
Ans: Public health policy is decisions that affect the general health and well-being of the overall
population, typically made as a law or regulation through the government. Health policy, on the other
hand, is decisions at an organizational or institutional level affecting the health and well-being of the
specific population associated with those facilities/organizations.
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Health Policy, Public Health Policy
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Policy Overview
2. Explain the influence of motivators and inhibitors on policy.
Ans: Motivators positively influence policy while inhibitors negatively influence policy, both through the
use of multifarious variables. These variables affect the views of various stakeholders as policy is
developed. If the variables influence stakeholders to pursue policy that is for the common good, it is a
motivator. If the variables influence stakeholders to pursue policy that is for individual interests, it is an
inhibitor.
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Policy Decision Making: Influencing Factors
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Policy Overview
8. Describe a problem in terms of problem analysis.
Ans: A problem, by definition, requires two conditions, which are a desire and a solution. Problem
analysis can occur when a problem—by definition—exists, and consists of reviewing the situation—also
known as the desire—and all possible solutions—also known as the outcomes and consequences. This
analysis leads to a determination of whether the problem can be resolved with a policy.
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Agenda Setting
Subject: Chapter 1
Title: Policy Overview
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Chapter: Chapter 02 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following is the basis of the U.S. legal system?
A) Congress
B) The President of the United States
C) The Supreme Court
D) U.S. Constitution
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Governmental Structure
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Governmental Structure
2. How many amendments are included in the U.S. Bill of Rights?
A) 7
B) 10
C) 27
D) 33
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: U.S. Constitution
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Governmental Structure
3. Which statement by the healthcare professional requires more education regarding federalism?
A) “The U.S. Constitution ensures that national, state, and local governments are protected.”
B) “Federalism ensures representation of the people within a democracy.”
C) “This is a political system providing for national, state, and local political units.”
D) “One purpose is to decrease governmental-level conflicts.”
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
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Ahead: Federalism
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Governmental Structure
4. A new healthcare professional requires more mentoring when identifying which power as a federalist-
delegated state power?
A) Parens patriae
B) Police
C) Preemptive
D) Taxation
Ans: C
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Federalism
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Governmental Structure
5. Which branch of government will a state ultimately use if appealing a total preemption of powers?
A) Executive
B) Federal
C) Judicial
D) Legislative
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Branches of Government
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Governmental Structure
6. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)—a Health and Human Services
department—relies on funding for many different healthcare program grants. Which federal legislation is
most important for those relying on these healthcare programs?
A) Appropriations bill
B) Authorization bill
C) Omnibus bill
D) Reconciliation bill
Ans: A
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Federal Budget Process
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Governmental Structure
7. When does the federal budget fiscal year begin?
A) January 1
B) April 15
C) July 1
D) October 1
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Federal Budget Process
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Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Governmental Structure
Essay
1. Describe the essential characteristics of a federalist government structure.
Ans: There are three essential characteristics of federalism. First, there is a hierarchical structure of
multiple governmental bodies that preside over the same geographic area or populations. Second,
although hierarchical, each governmental body may wield its own authority and power, and this authority
and power may overlap with other governmental bodies. Finally, the top-most governmental law reigns
supreme—the U.S. Constitution must be followed above all other laws.
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Federalism
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Governmental Structure
2. Explain preemption and the different types.
Ans: The national supremacy clause in the U.S. Constitution allows the federal government to preempt
state or local laws, through total or partial preemption. Total preemption occurs when the federal
government prevents states from making laws regarding a topic where a federal law exists. Partial
preemption occurs when the federal government allows states to implement law where federal law exists,
but typically only at a stricter level than the federal law.
Complexity: Moderate
Ahead: Federalism
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Governmental Structure
3. Describe the members and chambers of the legislative branch.
Ans: The legislative branch consists of two chambers—the House of Representatives, and the Senate—
whose members are collectively known as Congress. There are two senators from each state who serve
6 years each. Representatives are delegated based on population and each serve 2 years. The
population is based on the Census and reallocated every 10 years.
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Branches of Government
Subject: Chapter 2
Title: Governmental Structure
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Chapter: Chapter 03 - Quiz
Multiple Choice
1. On October 21, 2015, the White House Office of the Press Secretary issued a document to the Heads
of Executive Departments and Agencies signed by then President Barack Obama. The document
addressed prescription drug abuse and heroin use and outlined policy, training, and general provisions for
agency implementation. Which type of policy instrument was this?
A) Presidential determination
B) Presidential directive
C) Presidential memorandum
D) Presidential proclamation
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: The Executive Branch Power Base
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Executive Branch: Federal Governmental Agencies and Appointed Bodies
2. Who elects the President of the United States?
A) Congress
B) Electors
C) The people
D) The state governors
Ans: B
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Electoral College
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Executive Branch: Federal Governmental Agencies and Appointed Bodies
3. What title is given to each member of the president’s cabinet?
A) Advisor
B) Chief executive
C) Czar
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D) Secretary
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Executive Office of the President
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Executive Branch: Federal Governmental Agencies and Appointed Bodies
4. Presidential succession ensures continued operations of the executive branch of government. If both
the President and Vice President become unable to serve, which office is next in line to serve as
President of the United States?
A) Attorney General
B) Secretary of State
C) Senate President
D) Speaker of the House
Ans: D
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Order of Presidential Succession
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Executive Branch: Federal Governmental Agencies and Appointed Bodies
5. Which executive branch role allows one to design federal policies, draft cabinet secretary speeches,
and examine domestic and international policy?
A) Czar
B) Secretary
C) White House Fellow
D) White House Intern
Ans: C
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: White House Fellows and Interns
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Executive Branch: Federal Governmental Agencies and Appointed Bodies
6. Which statement by the healthcare professional indicates the need for additional review of information
regarding the executive branch?
A) “The executive branch refers to the federal or state government only as described in the U.S.
Constitution.”
B) “The executive branch of the United States government refers to the highest office at the federal, state,
or local level.”
C) “A state governor has the ability to overrule laws regarding healthcare professional licensure issues.”
D) “A state governor has the ability to declare an impending statewide disaster affecting healthcare facility
operations.”
Ans: A
Complexity: Easy
Ahead: Executive Offices: State and Local Governmental Level
Subject: Chapter 3
Title: Executive Branch: Federal Governmental Agencies and Appointed Bodies
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