Question 1

A nurse works in a small outpost hospital in Inuvik. The nurse attends a local hockey game at the arena and is asked the following question by a resident of the town: "When I saw you last week about the pain in my stomach and was given the medication it helped for a bit. Today it's the same but different, what do you think I should do?" What concept is this scenario an example of?

A) being professional
B) meeting obligations
C) avoiding boundaries
D) being enmeshed

being enmeshed

Accepted Answer

being enmeshed

Question 2

Which of the following is an objective of the Canadian Association for Rural and Remote Nursing?&#10;A) to reduce inequities between groups and populations&#10;B) to facilitate communication and networking&#10;C) to regulate remote health care teamwork and interdisciplinary approaches&#10;D) to highlight the professional and practice challenges of rural nursing

Accepted Answer

to facilitate communication and networking

Question 3

What health issue is more likely to be found in rural communities?&#10;A) higher rates of infectious diseases&#10;B) lower rates of &#34;healthy heart&#34; practices&#10;C) overall poor nutrition&#10;D) higher levels of stress

Accepted Answer

lower rates of &#34;healthy heart&#34; practices

Question 4

What type of nursing education may help nurses in rural and remote areas to access continuing and graduate education?&#10;A) university continuing education&#10;B) college continuing education&#10;C) modular courses&#10;D) co-operative programs

Accepted Answer

Modular courses allow nurses in rural and remote areas to access continuing and graduate education by providing short and flexible courses that can be completed online or through distance learning. They also offer the opportunity to choose specific topics based on the nurse's interests or needs, rather than requiring a full degree program. This can be a more feasible option for nurses who may have limited time or financial resources. University or college continuing education may still require on-campus attendance, which may not be feasible for those in remote areas. Co-operative programs typically involve partnerships between educational institutions and healthcare facilities, which may not be available or accessible in rural or remote areas.

Question 5

Which of the following statements applies to Canadians living in a rural environment?&#10;A) More new immigrants and visible minorities live in rural areas.&#10;B) People are more ethnically diverse.&#10;C) People have a wider variety of opportunities.&#10;D) Families tend to have lower incomes.

Accepted Answer

Rural areas in Canada, as in many countries, often have fewer economic opportunities compared to urban areas, which can result in lower average incomes for families living in these regions.

Question 6

Which of the following does the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) identify as one of the eight attributes of nursing professional practice?&#10;A) collegiality&#10;B) consistency&#10;C) accessibility&#10;D) predictability

Accepted Answer

The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) identifies collegiality as one of the eight attributes of nursing professional practice. This refers to the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare team members, as well as to mentor and support colleagues. Consistency, accessibility, and predictability are not identified as attributes by the RNAO.

Question 7

Which of the following best defines Aboriginal nursing?&#10;A) nurses working in outpost settings and northern territories&#10;B) nurses with specialized knowledge, affirmed by a faith community&#10;C) Aboriginal persons who work as nurses&#10;D) nurses who work in Aboriginal communities

Accepted Answer

Aboriginal nursing refers to nurses who work in Aboriginal communities, providing care to Indigenous peoples while being culturally sensitive and aware of the challenges and disparities faced by these communities. These nurses may have specialized knowledge and skills related to working with Indigenous cultures, but this is not necessarily required to be considered an Aboriginal nurse. Option A and B are too narrow in their definitions, while option C does not capture the unique role and cultural sensitivity required of Aboriginal nurses.

Question 8

Which of the following is a factor that impacts the health and well-being of Aboriginal persons?&#10;A) social inclusion&#10;B) civil war&#10;C) population growth&#10;D) physical environment

Accepted Answer

The physical environment, including factors such as clean water, adequate housing, and access to nutritious food, can greatly impact the health and well-being of Aboriginal persons. Poor living conditions and lack of access to basic necessities can contribute to health issues such as high rates of infectious diseases and malnutrition. Social inclusion and civil war may also impact health, but they are not specifically related to Aboriginal persons and are not as direct a factor as the physical environment. Population growth may have indirect impacts on health, but it is not a direct factor impacting the health and well-being of Aboriginal persons.

Question 9

What is the percent of Canadians defined as living in a rural environment?&#10;A) between 10 and 20 percent&#10;B) between 20 and 30 percent&#10;C) between 30 and 40 percent&#10;D) between 40 and 50 percent

Accepted Answer

According to Statistics Canada, in 2016, approximately 19.9% of Canadians lived in rural areas. Therefore, the best choice is B) between 20 and 30 percent.

Question 10

Which of the following individuals would self-identify as being a part of at least one Aboriginal group?&#10;A) Amish&#10;B) Acadian&#10;C) Qu&#233;b&#233;cois&#10;D) Inuit

Accepted Answer

The Inuit are one of the Indigenous groups in Canada and would self-identify as Aboriginal. The Amish, Acadian, and Québécois are not Aboriginal groups.

Question 11

A nurse in a small rural hospital is out grocery shopping and is asked the following in the check-out lane: "How is Sarah doing? Was the operation successful?" Which of the following statements must the nurse be aware of when working in a rural community?

A) Talking about patients to members in a small community is a cultural norm.
B) The confidentiality of patients' information must be protected.
C) Being fully embedded as a nurse in a small community involves discussing all patients.
D) Providing holistic nursing care in a rural setting implies overlap of a nurses' role patients.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nurse in a small rural hospital...

Question 12

Who typically employs the nurses who provide care on First Nations reserves?&#10;A) Health Canada&#10;B) First Nations band council&#10;C) Aboriginal community&#10;D) Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who typically employs the nurses who provide...

Deck 18: Rural and Aboriginal Nursing in Canada