Which of the following components are included in health policy at the state level?
a. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
b. Scope of nursing practice
c. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996
d. Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005
ANS: B
The scope of nursing practice is correct, because it is controlled at the state level by state boards of nursing. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the HIPAA of 1996, and the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005 are all regulated at the national level.
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