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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
Which of the following changes in the percentage of licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and registered nurses (RNs) has occurred in Canada since 2014?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The percentage of LPNs in the health care workforce in Canada has increased overall by 3.1% since 2014, and the percentage of RNs has increased by 1.5%.
Question 2 of 5
Registered nurses' knowledge and skills have expanded in area of telehealth and telephone advice to include which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: As technology has expanded access to patients in rural and remote areas, RNs' knowledge and skills have expanded to include online counseling sessions for people who cannot access the services where they live.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.