NUR 300 Exam Questions and Answers -2025/26 |
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what is policy
set of statements of principles, values and intent that outlines expectations and provides a basis
for consistent decision-making and resource allocation in respect to a specific issue
what is health policy
strategies and activities in public health, healthcare, and intersecting social systems that are
important to people's wellbeing
4 key points of why policies are useful
it clarifies the values on which a policy is based, it defines a vision for the future, which in turn
helps to establish objectives and the priorities among them, it facilitates setting targets and
milestones for the short and medium term (this can clarify the challenges to be faced, why these
challenges need to be tackled & feasible/ effective ways of doing this), consensus can then be
strengthened, and various groups can understand what might be their expected role in
implementing the policy.
5 steps in policy processing
1. agenda setting
2. formulating a policy
3. adopting a policy
4. implementing the policy
5. evaluating the policy outcomes
,whats agenda setting
once an issue is define and framed, the next step is to refine it through political processes such as
negotiating and debate with other politicians and interest groups
whats policy formulation
proposing different policy interventions
whats policy adoption
selecting a proposed policy intervention
whats policy implementation
carrying out the selected policy intervention
policy evaluation
determining if the policy is achieving its desired goals
whats policy analysis
A process/technique for understanding the nature, intent and impact of a policy, assessing the
strengths and weakness of a policy
whats politics
its the activity in which conflicting interests struggle for advantage or dominance in the making
and execution of public policies.
why do politics exist (3)
, resources can be limited and some people control more resources than others, stakeholders exert
political pressure to make policies work towards their economic stance, health care is controlled
by those with political influence
why should nurses understand politics
1. bcus their knowledge and experience with sdoh make them a valuable asset to policy
development
2. they need understand so they can collaborate with stakeholders to create change
3. b/c politics directly impacts their work environments, patients, resources, etc
4. bcus they have a moral and ethical obligation to be aware of ethical obligations in healthcare
settings
whats health inequalities
Differences in health status among population groups defined by specific characteristics
whats health inequities
Differences in health that could be avoided if reasonable action were taken (therefore, these
differences are unfair and socially unjust)
what is advocacy
the act of supporting or recommending a cause or course of action, undertaken on behalf of
persons or issues. It relates to the need to improve systems and societal structures to create
greater equity and better health for all.
what are policy briefs
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what is policy
set of statements of principles, values and intent that outlines expectations and provides a basis
for consistent decision-making and resource allocation in respect to a specific issue
what is health policy
strategies and activities in public health, healthcare, and intersecting social systems that are
important to people's wellbeing
4 key points of why policies are useful
it clarifies the values on which a policy is based, it defines a vision for the future, which in turn
helps to establish objectives and the priorities among them, it facilitates setting targets and
milestones for the short and medium term (this can clarify the challenges to be faced, why these
challenges need to be tackled & feasible/ effective ways of doing this), consensus can then be
strengthened, and various groups can understand what might be their expected role in
implementing the policy.
5 steps in policy processing
1. agenda setting
2. formulating a policy
3. adopting a policy
4. implementing the policy
5. evaluating the policy outcomes
,whats agenda setting
once an issue is define and framed, the next step is to refine it through political processes such as
negotiating and debate with other politicians and interest groups
whats policy formulation
proposing different policy interventions
whats policy adoption
selecting a proposed policy intervention
whats policy implementation
carrying out the selected policy intervention
policy evaluation
determining if the policy is achieving its desired goals
whats policy analysis
A process/technique for understanding the nature, intent and impact of a policy, assessing the
strengths and weakness of a policy
whats politics
its the activity in which conflicting interests struggle for advantage or dominance in the making
and execution of public policies.
why do politics exist (3)
, resources can be limited and some people control more resources than others, stakeholders exert
political pressure to make policies work towards their economic stance, health care is controlled
by those with political influence
why should nurses understand politics
1. bcus their knowledge and experience with sdoh make them a valuable asset to policy
development
2. they need understand so they can collaborate with stakeholders to create change
3. b/c politics directly impacts their work environments, patients, resources, etc
4. bcus they have a moral and ethical obligation to be aware of ethical obligations in healthcare
settings
whats health inequalities
Differences in health status among population groups defined by specific characteristics
whats health inequities
Differences in health that could be avoided if reasonable action were taken (therefore, these
differences are unfair and socially unjust)
what is advocacy
the act of supporting or recommending a cause or course of action, undertaken on behalf of
persons or issues. It relates to the need to improve systems and societal structures to create
greater equity and better health for all.
what are policy briefs
