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NurseDive Free Nursing Practice Question
A nurse is preparing to reinforce education with a client about the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Which of the following information should the nurse include?
A. Individuals with pre-existing conditions are not eligible for ACA coverage.
This statement is incorrect. The ACA prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage to individuals with pre-existing conditions.
B. The ACA reduces disparities in health care.
The ACA aims to reduce disparities in health care by expanding access to health insurance and making care more affordable.
C. Individuals must qualify to participate in ACA insurance coverage.
While there are eligibility requirements for certain ACA programs, the ACA itself is not limited to a specific group of individuals.
D. The ACA is primarily for individuals requiring tertiary care.
The ACA is not primarily for individuals requiring tertiary care. It is a comprehensive health care reform law enacted to make health insurance more affordable and accessible for all Americans.
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Full Explanation
Choice A rationale:
This statement is incorrect. The ACA prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage to individuals with pre-existing conditions.
Choice B rationale:
The ACA aims to reduce disparities in health care by expanding access to health insurance and making care more affordable.
Choice C rationale:
While there are eligibility requirements for certain ACA programs, the ACA itself is not limited to a specific group of individuals.
Choice D rationale:
The ACA is not primarily for individuals requiring tertiary care. It is a comprehensive health care reform law enacted to make health insurance more affordable and accessible for all Americans.
Similar Questions
The Community Health Nurse is reviewing the social determinants of health.
Which action would the nurse take to address neighborhoods and built environments?
A. Prepare information on the use of telehealth.
This statement is incorrect. Preparing information on the use of telehealth does not directly address neighborhoods and built environments.
B. Incorporate a job fair with the next community health event.
This statement is incorrect. Incorporating a job fair with the next community health event does not directly address neighborhoods and built environments.
C. Attend a city council meeting to advocate for sidewalks in the new housing communities.
This statement is correct. Attending a city council meeting to advocate for sidewalks in the new housing communities is an action that addresses neighborhoods and built environments.
Full Explanation
Choice A rationale:
This statement is incorrect. Preparing information on the use of telehealth does not directly address neighborhoods and built environments.
Choice B rationale:
This statement is incorrect. Incorporating a job fair with the next community health event does not directly address neighborhoods and built environments.
Choice C rationale:
This statement is correct. Attending a city council meeting to advocate for sidewalks in the new housing communities is an action that addresses neighborhoods and built environments.
A nurse is assisting with preparing an educational session at a community health center about the social determinants of health (SDOH). Which of the following information should the nurse include?
A. SDOH include psychological factors.
This statement is incorrect. SDOH include social and economic factors, not psychological factors.
B. Identifying SDOH increases disparities in health care.
This statement is incorrect. Identifying SDOH helps to address disparities in health care, not increase them.
C. SDOH are conditions in an individual's environment that affect their well-being.
This statement is correct. SDOH are conditions in the environments where people live, learn, work, and play that affect a wide range of health and quality-of life-outcomes and risks.
D. SDOH are determined by an individual's ethnic background.
This statement is incorrect. SDOH are not determined by an individual’s ethnic background, but rather by a wide range of factors including socioeconomic status, education, physical environment, employment, and social support networks.
Full Explanation
Choice A rationale:
This statement is incorrect. SDOH include social and economic factors, not psychological factors.
Choice B rationale:
This statement is incorrect. Identifying SDOH helps to address disparities in health care, not increase them.
Choice C rationale:
This statement is correct. SDOH are conditions in the environments where people live, learn, work, and play that affect a wide range of health and quality-of life-outcomes and risks.
Choice D rationale:
This statement is incorrect. SDOH are not determined by an individual’s ethnic background, but rather by a wide range of factors including socioeconomic status, education, physical environment, employment, and social support networks.
A nurse in a community clinic is speaking to other nurses about risk factors for domestic violence.
Which of the following statements by one of the other nurses indicates the need for further teaching?
A. "I have heard that abusers try to keep their partner isolated from others.”.
This statement is correct. Abusers often try to isolate their victims from others as a form of control.
B. "I know that abusers lack social supports and social skills.”.
This statement is correct. Abusers often lack social supports and social skills, which can contribute to their abusive behavior.
C. "I know that men who are abusers gain power through intimidation.”.
This statement is correct. Abusers often use intimidation to gain power and control over their victims.
D. "I have heard that abusers think of themselves as important and have high self-esteem.”.
This statement is incorrect and indicates the need for further teaching. Abusers often have low self-esteem and use abuse to feel powerful.
Full Explanation
Choice A rationale:
This statement is correct. Abusers often try to isolate their victims from others as a form of control.
Choice B rationale:
This statement is correct. Abusers often lack social supports and social skills, which can contribute to their abusive behavior.
Choice C rationale:
This statement is correct. Abusers often use intimidation to gain power and control over their victims.
Choice D rationale:
This statement is incorrect and indicates the need for further teaching. Abusers often have low self-esteem and use abuse to feel powerful.