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Ross-Kerr and Wood’s Canadian Nursing Issues & Perspectives: CDN NURSING ISSUES & PERSPECTIVES 6th Edition
Chapter 18 : Political Influence in Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is the top category of health expenditures in Canada?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Current categories of the top health expenditures in Canada include hospitals at 28%, private drugs at 15%, and physicians at 15.1%.
Question 2 of 5
A political initiative has been led by the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) with nursing and other organizations to advocate for which national strategy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The CFNU has led a political initiative with nursing and other organizations to call for the implementation of a national pharmacare strategy.
Question 3 of 5
By which year did every province and territory in Canada have legislation requiring registration for nurses?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: By 1922, all provinces and territories in Canada had legislation requiring nurses' registration.
Question 4 of 5
Which one of the following is an example of nurses' involvement in successful lobbying for important public health measures?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Examples of nurses' political action for important public health measures include campaigns by nurses to improve safety in the home, to encourage governments to enact seat-belt legislation, and to promote the use of bicycle helmets.
Question 5 of 5
Which Canadian nursing group champions issues and promotes nursing student advocacy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Canadian Nursing Students Association (CNS
A) has championed issues including diversity and Indigenous health and cultural safety. In addition, the CNSA has promoted student advocacy to address critical issues such as the implementation of the NCLEX-RN exam.