Chapter 5: Gender in Nursing - Nurselytic

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Full equality for all people regardless of gender was a tenet of feminism reflected in feminist nursing research in the 1990s and continues today.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: One of the fundamental ideas espoused by feminism is the valuing of both women and men.

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.