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1. A nurse is working in a public hospital that is facing
budget cuts and staff shortages. She notices that some of
the patients are not receiving adequate care and are at risk
of developing complications. She decides to write a letter
to the local newspaper to raise awareness of the situation
and advocate for more resources. What concept is she
applying in this scenario?
a) Political astuteness
b) Policy analysis
c) Policy entrepreneurship*
d) Policy implementation
Rationale: Policy entrepreneurship is the process of
identifying and exploiting opportunities to influence policy
outcomes. The nurse is acting as a policy entrepreneur by
using her knowledge, skills and networks to draw attention
to the problem and propose solutions.
2. A nurse is involved in a research project that aims to
evaluate the effectiveness of a new intervention for
preventing pressure ulcers in elderly patients. The research
team wants to disseminate the findings to policymakers and
stakeholders to inform future decisions and practices. What
concept is relevant for this purpose?
a) Evidence-based policy
b) Policy diffusion
c) Policy evaluation*
d) Policy feedback
Rationale: Policy evaluation is the systematic assessment
of the outcomes and impacts of policies and programs. TheÂÂ
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