Nursing 102 Ch. 5 questions with 100% complete solutions passed

Nursing 102 Ch. 5 questions with 100%
complete solutions passed

-public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy - correct answer ✔✔What
is advocacy?



-When nurses participate in the policy process, they are acting as advocates for patients! Patient
advocate is one of our roles as nurses - it does not mean making decisions for patients or telling
them what to do! - correct answer ✔✔How do nurses act as advocates in regards to policy?



-expertise - experience

-understanding consumer needs - who knows the patient better

-experience with assisting patients in making healthcare decisions

-a link to healthcare professionals and organizations

-understanding the healthcare system

-understanding interprofessional care; to decrease fragmentation of care and improve quality
outcomes - correct answer ✔✔In what ways do nurses bring unique skills to health policy
making?



1) achieve specific outcomes

2) affect a large number of people

3) address a specific need. - correct answer ✔✔What criteria should policy meet?



-Policy is not intended to reduce costs. - correct answer ✔✔Is policy always intended to reduce
costs?



-Roles and standards