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Ross-Kerr and Wood’s Canadian Nursing Issues & Perspectives: CDN NURSING ISSUES & PERSPECTIVES 6th Edition
Chapter 4 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Nurses can undertake which of the following strategies to enhance the image of the nurse?
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Strategies that may be undertaken by nurses include paying attention to appearance and communication style, enrolling in continuing educational programs, seeking a mentor, volunteering for committees, staying current with professional literature, engaging in political advocacy, and seeking career development programs.
Question 2 of 5
During which time period was the 'Girl Friday' image of nursing, as identified by Kalisch and Kalisch, prevalent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Girl Friday image of nursing was prevalent from 1920 to 1929, as described by Kalisch and Kalisch.
Question 3 of 5
According to Kalisch and Kalisch (1982), which one of the following is considered to be the ideal image for the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: According to Kalisch and Kalisch (1982), the ideal nursing image is the Careerist, an intelligent, logical, progressive, sophisticated, empathic, and assertive woman or man who is committed to attaining higher standards of health care.
Question 4 of 5
A student nurse interested in promoting a positive image of nursing could use which of the following strategies?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Strategies to influence a positive nursing professional self-image include promoting a contemporary image of nursing, writing stories about nursing that contribute to a contemporary image, and increasing marketing skills to drive image building.
Question 5 of 5
Which following word is a characteristic of the 'Angel of Mercy' nursing image?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: According to Kalisch and Kalisch (1982), characteristics of the Angel of Mercy nursing image include noble, moral, religious, virginal, ritualistic, and self-sacrificing.