NUR4108 Public Policy & Risk Management Q & A w/ Rationales 2026 (Complete And Verified Study material) (11pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. A nurse is working in a public health clinic that provides

free immunization services to low-income families. The

nurse notices that some of the vaccines are past their

expiration date, but decides to use them anyway to avoid

wasting resources. What type of risk is the nurse taking?

a) Legal risk

b) Ethical risk

c) Clinical risk

d) Financial risk*

The correct answer is d) Financial risk. Using expired

vaccines can result in reduced effectiveness, adverse

reactions, or liability claims. The nurse is putting the clinic

at risk of losing funding, reputation, or accreditation.

2. A nurse is involved in a policy-making committee that is

developing guidelines for infection prevention and control

in a hospital. The nurse advocates for evidence-based

practices that are supported by research and best practices.

What type of policy approach is the nurse using?

a) Rational policy approach*

b) Incremental policy approach

c) Political policy approach

d) Mixed policy approach

The correct answer is a) Rational policy approach. This

approach involves identifying the problem, setting goals

and objectives, evaluating alternatives, choosing the best

option, implementing the policy, and evaluating the

outcomes.