Question 1

What is the most common reason nurses reported their intent of leaving their positions in rural and remote nursing?

Accepted Answer

A)  To settle down and raise children in urban parts of the country 
B)  To find a less stressful job with more available resources 
C)  To find another career outside of the health care arena 
D)  To undertake further nursing education to develop more skills 
A)  To settle down and raise children in urban parts of the country 
B)  To find a less stressful job with more available resources 
C)  To find another career outside of the health care arena 
D)  To undertake further nursing education to develop more skills D

Question 2

Jerry is a rural nurse working in a community that has a high incidence of domestic abuse. What is the reason why this is likely an issue in this rural community?

Accepted Answer

A)  People are too focused on trying to increase their income levels 
B)  The importance of gender equity is valued by people in rural areas 
C)  People feel comfortable reaching out to their registered nurse 
D)  Domestic issues are impacts of shift work for rural people 
A)  People are too focused on trying to increase their income levels 
B)  The importance of gender equity is valued by people in rural areas 
C)  People feel comfortable reaching out to their registered nurse 
D)  Domestic issues are impacts of shift work for rural people D

Question 3

Why is poverty a significant issue in rural communities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because of the increasing number of resources in rural communities 
B)  Because they have to pay less for services in their communities 
C)  Because they have to travel long distances for services in communities 
D)  Because of the increasing population in their rural communities 
A)  Because of the increasing number of resources in rural communities 
B)  Because they have to pay less for services in their communities 
C)  Because they have to travel long distances for services in communities 
D)  Because of the increasing population in their rural communities C

Question 4

Which of the following rural industry has the highest reported fatality rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Logging 
B)  Mining 
C)  Fishing 
D)  Farming 
A)  Logging 
B)  Mining 
C)  Fishing 
D)  Farming

Question 5

Lori is a nurse working in a community that has a Hutterite colony with a large farming operation. Lori wants to visit the colony to do some health promotion activities. Lori wants to provide culturally safe health information to the Hutterite community. What health strategy meets this goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meet with the men to review farm safety practices 
B)  Invite the women to a local conference on women's health issues 
C)  Develop a YouTube video on heart-healthy diet 
D)  Create a detailed pamphlet on cardiovascular health 
A)  Meet with the men to review farm safety practices 
B)  Invite the women to a local conference on women's health issues 
C)  Develop a YouTube video on heart-healthy diet 
D)  Create a detailed pamphlet on cardiovascular health

Question 6

Lori is a nurse working in a community that has a Hutterite colony. Lori wants to visit the colony to do some health promotion activities. What type of health behaviour is a concern for Loir?

Accepted Answer

A)  Not accessing immunization services 
B)  Engaging in activities leading to traumatic amputation 
C)  Ensuring that family members get adequate nutrition 
D)  Not getting enough exercise during the day 
A)  Not accessing immunization services 
B)  Engaging in activities leading to traumatic amputation 
C)  Ensuring that family members get adequate nutrition 
D)  Not getting enough exercise during the day

Question 7

List and define the five principles of cultural safety as they relate to rural and remote nursing

Accepted Answer

-Protocols - respect for cultural forms

Question 8

What is an example of a social approach to defining a rural area?

Accepted Answer

A)  The community coordinates are 64003'39"N and 139024'39"W 
B)  The individuals are living in the countryside outside a centre with a population of 2500 
C)  The community has one Italian and one Greek restaurant 
D)  Population density per square kilometre is 40.9 
A)  The community coordinates are 64003'39"N and 139024'39"W 
B)  The individuals are living in the countryside outside a centre with a population of 2500 
C)  The community has one Italian and one Greek restaurant 
D)  Population density per square kilometre is 40.9

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of rural and remote nurses?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have a higher level of education due to the decision-making autonomy 
B)  They have a lower level of education than their urban counterparts 
C)  They are more likely to leave the nursing profession in less than one year 
D)  They are more likley to be males willing to work alone 
A)  They have a higher level of education due to the decision-making autonomy 
B)  They have a lower level of education than their urban counterparts 
C)  They are more likely to leave the nursing profession in less than one year 
D)  They are more likley to be males willing to work alone

Question 10

Hans, a nurse manager with the federal government, is using a rurality index to plan for services in several rural/remote communities. What is an example of a community characteristic that is used in a rurality index? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Number of nurses in a community 
B)  Population under 2500 
C)  Lack of airport in the community 
D)  Availability of physician specialists 
A)  Number of nurses in a community 
B)  Population under 2500 
C)  Lack of airport in the community 
D)  Availability of physician specialists

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of rural Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  The communities in rural Canada are homogenous 
B)  The economies in rural Canada are only farming and fishing 
C)  People who live in rural Canada have the same health profile 
D)  The rural base of the community will influence the health status of the people 
A)  The communities in rural Canada are homogenous 
B)  The economies in rural Canada are only farming and fishing 
C)  People who live in rural Canada have the same health profile 
D)  The rural base of the community will influence the health status of the people

Question 12

Why do people who work on medium-sized farms have the highest incidence of injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because there is too much turnover in staff 
B)  Because they work long hours with little hired help 
C)  Because they have too many children to look after 
D)  Because they don't prioritize their tasks appropriately 
A)  Because there is too much turnover in staff 
B)  Because they work long hours with little hired help 
C)  Because they have too many children to look after 
D)  Because they don't prioritize their tasks appropriately

Question 13

Most health policies in Canada are based upon an urban perspective with little consideration of their applicability in rural environments. What key issues need to be addressed in order to this situation to be changed?

Accepted Answer

-Having a specific individual champion i

Question 14

Which of the following are examples of leadership issues in rural and remote nursing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Working through a clear list of priorities 
B)  Coping with having leaders at a distance 
C)  Working in environments with sufficient resources 
D)  Working in environments with sufficient support networks 
A)  Working through a clear list of priorities 
B)  Coping with having leaders at a distance 
C)  Working in environments with sufficient resources 
D)  Working in environments with sufficient support networks

Question 15

Who has a higher risk of dying from diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mr. Oppenheimer from Halifax, Nova Scotia 
B)  Madame Blanc, who works in retail in Montreal 
C)  Ms. Mantla, who lives in Inuvik, Northwest Territories 
D)  Mr. Geier, who works on a farm in rural Alberta 
A)  Mr. Oppenheimer from Halifax, Nova Scotia 
B)  Madame Blanc, who works in retail in Montreal 
C)  Ms. Mantla, who lives in Inuvik, Northwest Territories 
D)  Mr. Geier, who works on a farm in rural Alberta

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of the socioeconomic status of rural communities?

Accepted Answer

A)  In all natural-resource-dependent areas, industrial camps are set up for the long term 
B)  The global pricing and demands are always high of natural resources that are accessed in rural communities 
C)  Communities may seek alternate economic ventures such as tourism to sustain their social viability 
D)  The global pricing and demands are always low of natural resources that are access in rural communities 
A)  In all natural-resource-dependent areas, industrial camps are set up for the long term 
B)  The global pricing and demands are always high of natural resources that are accessed in rural communities 
C)  Communities may seek alternate economic ventures such as tourism to sustain their social viability 
D)  The global pricing and demands are always low of natural resources that are access in rural communities

Question 17

Amar is a community health nurse working in community that is dependent on oil and gas extraction. What would be a priority for Amar?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying social support for the young men in the community who work in the industry 
B)  Identify the cardiovascular health promotion initiatives for the seniors 
C)  Acknowledge the religious and political contexts of the community 
D)  Support the community in increasing tourism to the region 
A)  Identifying social support for the young men in the community who work in the industry 
B)  Identify the cardiovascular health promotion initiatives for the seniors 
C)  Acknowledge the religious and political contexts of the community 
D)  Support the community in increasing tourism to the region

Question 18

What are issues that CHNs who work in rural and remote settings have to address?

Accepted Answer

-Regardless of practice setting, all rur

Question 19

Which industry continues to have one of the highest fatality rates due to injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oil and gas 
B)  Farming 
C)  Logging 
D)  Mining 
A)  Oil and gas 
B)  Farming 
C)  Logging 
D)  Mining

Question 20

Sandi is a registered nurse working in a rural and remote community. What should be a focus for Sandi when working with the community?

Accepted Answer

A)  Understand that all rural people reported higher proportions of people who low income 
B)  Seek to understand the intersection between rural living and what this means for health 
C)  Find out why education is not a priority for people who live in rural and remote communities 
D)  Identify people who can help her understand who is more at risk for cardiovascular disease 
A)  Understand that all rural people reported higher proportions of people who low income 
B)  Seek to understand the intersection between rural living and what this means for health 
C)  Find out why education is not a priority for people who live in rural and remote communities 
D)  Identify people who can help her understand who is more at risk for cardiovascular disease

Exam 24: Rural and Remote Health

What is the most common reason nurses reported their intent of leaving their positions in rural and remote nursing?

Jerry is a rural nurse working in a community that has a high incidence of domestic abuse. What is the reason why this is likely an issue in this rural community?

Why is poverty a significant issue in rural communities?

Which of the following rural industry has the highest reported fatality rate?

Lori is a nurse working in a community that has a Hutterite colony with a large farming operation. Lori wants to visit the colony to do some health promotion activities. Lori wants to provide culturally safe health information to the Hutterite community. What health strategy meets this goal?

Lori is a nurse working in a community that has a Hutterite colony. Lori wants to visit the colony to do some health promotion activities. What type of health behaviour is a concern for Loir?

List and define the five principles of cultural safety as they relate to rural and remote nursing

What is an example of a social approach to defining a rural area?

Which of the following statements is true of rural and remote nurses?

Hans, a nurse manager with the federal government, is using a rurality index to plan for services in several rural/remote communities. What is an example of a community characteristic that is used in a rurality index? Select all that apply.

Which of the following statements is true of rural Canada?

Why do people who work on medium-sized farms have the highest incidence of injury?

Most health policies in Canada are based upon an urban perspective with little consideration of their applicability in rural environments. What key issues need to be addressed in order to this situation to be changed?

Which of the following are examples of leadership issues in rural and remote nursing?

Who has a higher risk of dying from diabetes?

Which of the following statements is true of the socioeconomic status of rural communities?

Amar is a community health nurse working in community that is dependent on oil and gas extraction. What would be a priority for Amar?

What are issues that CHNs who work in rural and remote settings have to address?

Which industry continues to have one of the highest fatality rates due to injury?

Sandi is a registered nurse working in a rural and remote community. What should be a focus for Sandi when working with the community?

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