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mrsjacobs44 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The American Nurses Association legislative initiatives include issues of access, cost, and quality of care. What is an example of an access of care initiative?

A) Health coverage
B) Mandatory overtime
C) Medicare reform of prescription drugs
D) Whistle-blowing protection for nurses

Question 2

The American Nurses Association legislative initiatives include issues of access, cost, and quality of care. What is an example of a cost of care initiative?

A) Medicare reform
B) Advanced practice nurse coverage
C) Safe health care reporting
D) Safe client handling

trog · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Access to care includes access to health coverage, health plans, and Medicare reform. Cost of care includes advanced practice nurse coverage, health plans, Medicaid cost containment, medical errors, medical malpractice liability/tort reform, and Medicare reform/prescription drugs. Quality of care includes adequate and appropriate nurse staffing, mandatory overtime, safe health care reporting, whistle-blowing protection for nurses, and safe client handling.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Access to care includes access to health coverage, health plans, and Medicare reform. Cost of care includes advanced practice nurse coverage, health plans, Medicaid cost containment, medical errors, medical malpractice liability/tort reform, and Medicare reform/prescription drugs. Quality of care includes adequate and appropriate nurse staffing, mandatory overtime, safe health care reporting, whistle-blowing protection for nurses, and safe client handling.