Healthcare Policy and Advocacy for Advanced Nursing Practice

Question 1

Which of the following is not a key principle of effective healthcare policy advocacy?

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Social media campaigns

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Collaboration and consensus building

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Evidence-based approach

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Lobbying and legislation

Question 2

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is an example of a:

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National healthcare policy

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Professional development initiative

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Nursing advocacy campaign

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Nursing intervention

Question 3

The role of social media in healthcare policy advocacy is generally considered to be:

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Significant and expanding

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Limited and ineffective

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Uncertain and unexplored

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Negative and harmful

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a successful healthcare policy advocacy campaign?

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The enactment of the ACA

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The repeal of Medicare Part D

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The founding of the National Institutes of Health

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The establishment of the Centers for Disease Control

Question 5

When advocating for healthcare policies that balance patient autonomy and societal needs, how should a nurse practitioner best approach ethical considerations?

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Consult established ethical guidelines and professional organizations for guidance.

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Focus solely on patient wishes, even if they might negatively impact society.

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Prioritize societal needs over individual patient autonomy in all cases.

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Determine ethical implications for each policy individually without a framework.

Question 6

The policy-making process generally involves:

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Agenda setting, policy formulation, adoption, implementation, and evaluation

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Lobbying, campaigning, negotiation, and advocacy

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Research, data collection, analysis, and interpretation

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Budgeting, planning, staffing, and resource allocation

Question 7

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plays a critical role in public health. Which function is NOT part of their mandate?

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Enforcing health regulations

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Tracking and investigating disease outbreaks

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Issuing public health guidelines

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Providing support to state and local health departments

Question 8

The policy-making process in the United States typically involves which of the following steps in order?

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Agenda setting, policy formulation, adoption, implementation, evaluation

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Formulation, adoption, implementation, agenda setting, evaluation

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Evaluation, implementation, agenda setting, policy formulation, adoption

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Adoption, implementation, agenda setting, policy formulation, evaluation

Question 9

What is the initial step in the policy-making process?

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Identifying a problem or opportunity

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Drafting the legislation

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Passing the bill into law

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Enforcing the new policy

Question 10

Which of the following is a professional organization that supports APNs in their advocacy efforts?

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American Association of Nurse Practitioners

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National Council of State Boards of Nursing

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American Hospital Association

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American Medical Association

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a crucial role of advanced practice nurses (APNs) in healthcare policy and advocacy?

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Formulating healthcare policies

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Representing patients' perspectives at the national level

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Putting healthcare policies into practice

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Educating policymakers on clinical best practices

Question 12

The policy-making process generally involves which of the following stages?

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Agenda setting, policy formulation, decision making, implementation, evaluation

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Lobbying, compromise, consensus building, implementation

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Problem identification, research, policy development, enactment

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Advocacy, campaigning, public awareness, evaluation

Question 13

How does technology facilitate healthcare policy advocacy, and what are its implications for future advocacy efforts?

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Technology enhances communication and outreach in healthcare policy advocacy.

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Technology has no significant role in healthcare policy advocacy.

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Technology has no impact on the effectiveness of healthcare advocacy campaigns.

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Technology raises no ethical concerns in healthcare policy advocacy.

Question 14

Which advocacy strategy involves engaging with policymakers directly to present a specific viewpoint?

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Lobbying

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Media advocacy

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Grassroots mobilization

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Coalition building

Question 15

In what ways does healthcare policy affect patient care?

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It influences access to care, quality of care, and cost of care.

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It has no direct impact on patients.

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It primarily affects healthcare providers.

Question 16

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of advanced practice nurses (APNs) in healthcare policy?

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Providing evidence-based research to inform policy decisions.

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Drafting and passing legislation

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Serving as the sole advocates for individual patients

Question 17

What is the ultimate purpose of healthcare advocacy?

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To influence decision-making and promote patient-centered care.

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To eliminate all healthcare disparities

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To replace the role of policymakers

Question 18

Which of the following is a potential challenge to effective healthcare advocacy?

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Lack of resources or support

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Patients are always passive recipients of policy decisions.

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All healthcare professionals are highly skilled advocates.

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Advocacy is always successful in achieving desired outcomes.

Question 19

Distinguish between advocacy and lobbying.

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Advocacy is a broader term encompassing various strategies, while lobbying specifically involves direct contact with policymakers.

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There is no meaningful distinction between advocacy and lobbying.

Question 20

Which of the following is an ethical consideration in healthcare advocacy?

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Respecting patient autonomy and avoiding conflicts of interest.

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Always pursuing the most aggressive advocacy tactics.

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Putting personal interests ahead of patient needs.

Question 21

How can technology enhance healthcare advocacy efforts?

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By facilitating communication, data analysis, and collaboration.

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Technology has no significant role in healthcare advocacy.

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Technology only benefits healthcare professionals and not patients.

Question 22

Which of the following is a current trend in healthcare policy?

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Increasing emphasis on value-based care and patient-centered outcomes.

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Healthcare policies are solely driven by cost-saving measures.

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Healthcare policy is static and does not evolve over time.

Question 23

Which of the following is the initial step in the policy-making process?

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Identifying a problem or issue

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Developing policy options

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Enacting the policy

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Evaluating the policy's impact

Question 24

What is the crucial role of advanced practice nurses (APNs) in healthcare advocacy?

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To represent the needs of patients and communities in healthcare policy-making.

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To solely provide direct patient care.

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To make healthcare-related decisions on behalf of patients.

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To design and implement healthcare policies.

Question 25

Which of the following is an example of a healthcare policy?

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The Affordable Care Act

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A specific medical procedure or intervention

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A statement of values and goals for a healthcare organization

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A plan of treatment for an individual patient

Question 26

What is the primary goal of evaluating the effectiveness of a healthcare policy?

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To assess if the policy is achieving its intended objectives

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To punish individuals or organizations that do not comply with the policy

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To determine if the policy is cost-efficient

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To identify if the policy violates any laws or regulations

Question 27

Discuss the possible impacts of healthcare policies on patient care.

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Healthcare policies can influence accessibility, quality, and outcomes of patient care.

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Healthcare policies do not impact patient care.

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Healthcare policies only affect patients who lack health insurance.

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Healthcare policies primarily focus on funding for healthcare research.

Question 28

Explain why interdisciplinary collaboration is necessary in healthcare advocacy.

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It enables a multifaceted comprehension of healthcare issues and strengthens advocacy efforts.

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Interdisciplinary collaboration is primarily focused on resolving conflicts between healthcare professionals.

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Interdisciplinary collaboration is not essential in healthcare advocacy.

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Interdisciplinary collaboration should solely involve medical professionals.

Question 29

Describe how APNs can leverage their clinical expertise to inform healthcare policy.

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By providing evidence-based recommendations to policymakers and participating in research on healthcare policy issues.

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By solely lobbying Congress on behalf of patients

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By educating patients about healthcare policy

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By managing healthcare organizations

Question 30

Which of the following is a primary role of Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) in healthcare policy advocacy?

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Advocating for patient needs and perspectives to influence healthcare policies

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Representing the interests of professional organizations to advance their agenda

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Conducting research without engaging in policy development

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Educating the public about general health issues unrelated to policy

Question 31

Which type of advocacy strategy directly influences decision-makers to support a particular policy?

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Lobbying

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Coalition building

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Grassroots mobilization

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Media advocacy

Question 32

What is a critical factor that should be considered when evaluating the impact of healthcare policies?

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Unintended consequences

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Cost-effectiveness

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Political feasibility

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Public support

Question 33

Which of the following is a significant potential barrier to effective healthcare policy advocacy?

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Inadequate financial resources

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Expertise in policy development

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Clear policy goals

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Strong public support

Question 34

What is the American Nurses Association's (ANA) primary focus in healthcare policy advocacy?

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Representing nurses' interests to improve patient care and health outcomes

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Advancing nursing research and education without regard to policy

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Promoting the economic well-being of nurses exclusively

Question 35

Which of the following elements is key to a successful healthcare policy advocacy campaign?

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Strategic coalition building and active public engagement

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Financial resources without community involvement

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Media attention without grassroots support

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Technical policy analysis expertise without public outreach

Question 36

What is a primary ethical consideration for APNs engaged in healthcare policy advocacy?

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Ensuring that advocacy efforts are guided by patient-centered values

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Avoiding conflicts of interest but neglecting patient needs

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Adhering to professional codes of conduct without considering patient perspectives

Question 37

Which specific healthcare policy have APNs played a significant role in shaping?

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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

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The Americans with Disabilities Act

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The Social Security Act

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The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act

Question 38

What is the primary role of evidence-based research in healthcare policy advocacy?

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To inform policy development and evaluate policy outcomes

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To replace political ideology as the sole basis for policy-making

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To ensure the passage of policies that have public support

Question 39

Which ethical principle should guide an advanced practice nurse's advocacy efforts, prioritizing patient well-being?

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Beneficence

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Justice

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Autonomy

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Non-maleficence

Question 40

Which type of advocacy involves directly engaging with policymakers to influence their decisions?

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Lobbying

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Legal advocacy

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Media advocacy

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Grassroots advocacy

Question 41

When advocating for expanded access to affordable healthcare, which group would likely be a strong ally?

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Patient advocacy organizations

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Insurance companies

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Pharmaceutical industry

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For-profit healthcare providers

Question 42

Which approach to healthcare policy analysis emphasizes the influence of social factors on health outcomes?

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Health equity framework

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Cost-benefit analysis

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Risk-benefit analysis

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Utilitarian analysis

Question 43

Which strategy can nurses use to promote policies grounded in evidence?

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Conducting research and disseminating findings

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Lobbying for specific legislative bills

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Organizing protests

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Endorsing political candidates

Question 44

What ethical dilemma can arise when policies benefit the majority but potentially harm a minority group?

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The tyranny of the majority

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The prisoner's dilemma

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The tragedy of the commons

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The veil of ignorance

Question 45

What is a key responsibility of advanced practice nurses in healthcare policy and advocacy?

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Educating the public on healthcare issues

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Campaigning for political candidates

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Managing healthcare organizations

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Drafting legislation