Chapter 5: Gender in Nursing - Nurselytic

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The current proportion of male nurses in Canada still represents only 8% of the total nurse population.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The continued dominant feminization of nursing makes it difficult for male students in the educational setting. It is also difficult for male students to cope with public attitudes that typically stereotype men in nursing as feminine and gay.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Barriers to men entering the profession include sexual stereotypes, public perception, value of nursing in society, images of nursing, organization and culture of nursing, lack of positive role models, and patient preference.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Feminism is a worldview that seeks to confront the social inequities that result from gender discrimination, oppression, and marginalization.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Factors impacting the care of the LGBTQ2 population include the continued dominance of historical heteronormativity and cisgenderism assumptions in the health care system. This is evident by the stereotype of gender-inclusive language and forms within health care organizations, as well as registered nurses' lack of knowledge and education in gender identity and sexual orientation terminology.