CHAMBERLAIN NR 607 MIDTERM &
FINAL EXAM MASTER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. According to Kingdon’s Policy Streams Model, what three streams must converge for a
policy window to open?
A. Problems, Policies, and Politics
B. Money, Power, and Public Interest
C. Legislation, Regulation, and Litigation
D. Lobbyists, Stakeholders, and Constituents
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Kingdon’s model posits that the problem stream, policy stream,
and politics stream must align to move an issue onto the policy agenda.
2. Which part of Medicare covers hospital insurance, including inpatient stays and skilled
nursing facility care?
A. Medicare Part D
B. Medicare Part B
C. Medicare Part C
,D. Medicare Part A
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Medicare Part A is hospital insurance; Part B covers outpatient
services; Part C is Medicare Advantage; and Part D covers prescription drugs.
3. What is the primary purpose of the ‘Triple Aim’ in healthcare policy?
A. Access, quality, and clinician burnout reduction
B. Profit, productivity, and patient satisfaction
C. Safety, efficiency, and technology integration
D. Better care, better health, and lower costs
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Triple Aim framework focuses on improving the experience
of care, improving the health of populations, and reducing per capita costs.
4. Which concept refers to the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and
age?
A. Genetic predisposition
B. Clinical care variables
C. Bioethical considerations
D. Social Determinants of Health
, Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) include economic
stability, education, and physical environment which significantly impact health outcomes.
5. A nurse lobbyist is attempting to influence a legislator’s vote on a specific bill. This is an
example of:
A. Advocacy
B. Direct Lobbying
C. Grassroots Lobbying
D. Political Activism
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Direct lobbying involves communicating with a legislator or
government official to influence a specific piece of legislation.
6. Which landmark IOM report highlighted that medical errors cause up to 98,000 deaths
annually in the U.S.?
A. Crossing the Quality Chasm
B. The Future of Nursing
C. Health Professions Education
D. To Err is Human
Answer: D
FINAL EXAM MASTER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. According to Kingdon’s Policy Streams Model, what three streams must converge for a
policy window to open?
A. Problems, Policies, and Politics
B. Money, Power, and Public Interest
C. Legislation, Regulation, and Litigation
D. Lobbyists, Stakeholders, and Constituents
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Kingdon’s model posits that the problem stream, policy stream,
and politics stream must align to move an issue onto the policy agenda.
2. Which part of Medicare covers hospital insurance, including inpatient stays and skilled
nursing facility care?
A. Medicare Part D
B. Medicare Part B
C. Medicare Part C
,D. Medicare Part A
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Medicare Part A is hospital insurance; Part B covers outpatient
services; Part C is Medicare Advantage; and Part D covers prescription drugs.
3. What is the primary purpose of the ‘Triple Aim’ in healthcare policy?
A. Access, quality, and clinician burnout reduction
B. Profit, productivity, and patient satisfaction
C. Safety, efficiency, and technology integration
D. Better care, better health, and lower costs
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Triple Aim framework focuses on improving the experience
of care, improving the health of populations, and reducing per capita costs.
4. Which concept refers to the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and
age?
A. Genetic predisposition
B. Clinical care variables
C. Bioethical considerations
D. Social Determinants of Health
, Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) include economic
stability, education, and physical environment which significantly impact health outcomes.
5. A nurse lobbyist is attempting to influence a legislator’s vote on a specific bill. This is an
example of:
A. Advocacy
B. Direct Lobbying
C. Grassroots Lobbying
D. Political Activism
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Direct lobbying involves communicating with a legislator or
government official to influence a specific piece of legislation.
6. Which landmark IOM report highlighted that medical errors cause up to 98,000 deaths
annually in the U.S.?
A. Crossing the Quality Chasm
B. The Future of Nursing
C. Health Professions Education
D. To Err is Human
Answer: D
