Week 1

Question 1

What is Nursing?

Answer 1

Nursing is both a science and an art aimed at restoring, maintaining, and advancing the health of individuals, groups, or entire communities.

Question 2

What is the role of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in nursing?

Answer 2

The CNO provides support to nurses and protects the public by ensuring that nurses are providing proper support.

Question 3

Where was the first hospital open in Canada?

Answer 3

Quebec

Question 4

Who is considered the founder of modern nursing?

Answer 4

Florence nightingale

Question 5

What key improvement did Florence Nightingale introduce

Answer 5

She reduced soldier mortality by improving cleanliness and sanitation.

Question 6

Which war did Florence Nightingale gain prominence in?

Answer 6

Crimean war

Question 7

What is the definition of nursing according to the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)?

Answer 7

Nursing is both a science and an art, with the goal of restoring, maintaining, and advancing the health of individuals, groups, or communities.

Question 8

What legislation defines the scope of nursing practice in Ontario?

Answer 8

The Nursing Act, 1991

Question 9

What is reflective practice in nursing?

Answer 9

Reflective practice is the intentional process of identifying strengths, areas for improvement, and learning needs to enhance nursing practice.

Question 10

What is the role of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)?

Answer 10

The CNO regulates the nursing profession to protect the public and ensure that nurses provide quality care.

Question 11

What is the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)?

Answer 11

An umbrella regulation designed to protect and serve the public by increasing openness and responsiveness in healthcare and allowing consumers greater freedom in choosing healthcare providers.

Question 12

What is the significance of Mary Seacole in nursing history?

Answer 12

Mary Seacole was a pioneering nurse during the Crimean War, known for her use of traditional herbal remedies and her work in establishing the British Hotel to care for soldiers.

Question 13

What are the 9 documents set by the CNO to guide nursing practice?

Answer 13

Practice Standards and Practice Guidelines, as well as legislation and regulations that govern nursing practice.

Question 14

What is the main goal of the CNO’s Quality Assurance (QA) program?

Answer 14

To support nurses in continuously improving their practice and ensuring they meet the standards of nursing.

Question 15

What was Florence Nightingale’s contribution to nursing education?

Answer 15

She established the first formal nursing school at St. Thomas’s Hospital in London in 1860, emphasizing cleanliness and sanitation in nursing care.

Question 16

Which act protects personal health information in Ontario?

Answer 16

The Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)

Question 17

What is the role of nurses in remote regions in Canada?

Answer 17

Nurses in remote areas provide a range of services, including public health, diagnostics, and emergency care, in the absence of physicians.

Question 18

What is the Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association (CINA)?

Answer 18

An organization advocating for Indigenous control over health services and improving the health of Indigenous communities.

Question 19

What does the concept-based curriculum in nursing education focus on?

Answer 19

It emphasizes understanding broad concepts that can be applied to various nursing situations, rather than just memorizing procedures

Question 20

What was the purpose of the Indian Health Services in Canada?

Answer 20

To provide healthcare to Indigenous peoples, often through Indian hospitals, although these were underfunded and lacked proper facilities.

Question 21

What legislation allows public participation in the regulation of healthcare professions in Ontario?

Answer 21

The Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), 1991

Question 22

What was the Grenfell Mission’s role in Canadian nursing?

Answer 22

The Grenfell Mission provided healthcare along the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, relying heavily on nurses for various medical and public health services.

Question 23

What is one way nursing students can promote a positive image of nursing?

Answer 23

By practicing reflective care, upholding ethical standards, and engaging in continuous learning.

Question 24

What was the historical role of male attendants in nursing during the early days of Canadian healthcare?

Answer 24

Male attendants provided care in sickbays, especially at military garrisons, but were often not considered part of formal nursing roles.

Question 25

Why is reflective practice a cornerstone of good nursing?

Answer 25

It helps nurses continuously improve their skills and ensure they are providing the best care by learning from their experiences.