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Ross-Kerr and Wood’s Canadian Nursing Issues & Perspectives: CDN NURSING ISSUES & PERSPECTIVES 6th Edition
Chapter 25 : Global Nursing: Emerging Issues and Events Locally and Beyond Questions
Question 1 of 5
What does the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) suggest is nurses' role with respect to climate change?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The CNA strongly suggests that nurses have a role in supporting adaptation and mitigation with respect to climate change through nursing practice, research, administration, education, and policy.
Question 2 of 5
Why did Health Canada recently issue a warning to Canadians about the potential risks of vaping?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In September 2019, Health Canada issued an advisory warning Canadians of the potential risk of pulmonary illness associated with vaping products. This warning stemmed from the recent reported cases in the United States of severe pulmonary illness and numerous deaths associated with the use of vaping products.
Question 3 of 5
In October 2018, Canada legalized recreational cannabis with the proclamation of the Cannabis Act. Which of the following was the primary intention of this?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The primary intention of this legislation was to protect the public from harm posed by interactions with the justice system and the illegal market.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is one of the three pillars of the action plan that comprises Nursing Now Canada?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The three pillars of the action plan that comprises Nursing Now Canada include nursing leadership, chief nurse officers, and Indigenous.
Question 5 of 5
Which following title is given to the highest governmental position in nursing within a province or territory?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chief nursing officer (CNO) is the title that is given to the highest governmental position in nursing within each province or territory.