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Ross-Kerr and Wood’s Canadian Nursing Issues & Perspectives: CDN NURSING ISSUES & PERSPECTIVES 6th Edition
Chapter 17 : Shortage or Oversupply? The Registered Nursing Workforce Pendulum Questions
Question 1 of 5
In 2018, which province allowed registered nurses (RNs) to prescribe certain medications and be able to communicate a diagnosis for the purpose of prescribing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In 2018, RNs in Ontario were allowed to prescribe certain medications and be able to communicate a diagnosis for the purpose of prescribing.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a trend in the employment of health care workers in Canada?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: As of 2018, registered and licensed nurses (RNs, LPNs, and RPNs) remain the largest occupational group in Canada.
Question 3 of 5
In 2018, which group of regulated nurses in Canada had the highest percentage of nurses over the age of 50 years?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In 2018, nurse educators were the group with the highest age averageâ??58% over 50 years old, compared to 34.1% of the registered nurse workforce over 50 years old.
Question 4 of 5
The trend in the growth of licensed practical nurses (LPNs) outpacing registered nurses (RNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) is partly due to which of the following factors?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: There is a trend for growth of LPNs outpacing RN and NP growth, partly due to LPNs being used to replace RNs in certain settings, such as long-term care and community care.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is a challenge that continues to face the nursing profession due to nursing shortages?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: One of the continuing challenges within the nursing profession is young nurses leaving the profession.