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. The