A nurse is discussing with a colleague the current nursing issues ...

[09madisonrousseau09]

A nurse is discussing with a colleague the current nursing issues occurring at the hospital where he is employed. Which of the following topics are most likely to be reported? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Budget constraints have not allowed an increase in nursing salaries.
  b. There is increased specialization by professional nurses, contributing to a nursing shortage.
  c. Staffing by registered nurses has decreased while use of unlicensed assistive personnel has increased.
  d. Nurses are demanding a share in decision making.
  e. Sign-on bonuses and recruitment of new graduates are used to maintain nursing staff.
  f. Third-party reimbursement is difficult for advanced practice nurses to obtain.

Question 2

A community/public health nurse is preparing a presentation about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act2010 for a community group. Which of the following information would the nurse include in the presentation? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Insurance plans may place a limit on lifetime benefits.
  b. Children under age 21 will be eligible to be covered under their parents' health insurance plans.
  c. Medicaid eligibility will be expanded.
  d. State governments will be responsible for insuring their residents.
  e. Education loan repayment awards for health professionals practicing in underserved areas will be established.
  f. Grant funding will be available for health care professionals gaining advanced education in shortage areas.

[laurnthompson]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D, E

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, E, F

[09madisonrousseau09]

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