N138 Chapter 1 Quiz Nursing in Today s Evolving Health Care
Environment.
1. Which of the following could eventually change the historical status of nursing as a
female-dominated profession?
a. More men graduating from baccalaureate and higher degree programs
b. The proportion of men in nursing beginning to increase
c. More male graduates of basic nursing programs entering the workplace
d. Salary compensation increasing to attract more men - Correct Answer c. More male
graduates of basic nursing programs entering the workplace
2. The racial and ethnic composition of the nursing profession will change to more
accurately reflect the population as a whole when
a. the increased numbers of racial and ethnic minorities enrolled in educational
programs graduate and begin to practice.
b. the number of Asians or Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islanders begins to increase.
c. the percentage of African-American and Hispanic nurses decreases more than the
percentage of white nurses.
d. the nonwhite portion of the general population decreases. - Correct Answer a. the
increased numbers of racial and ethnic minorities enrolled in educational programs
graduate and begin to practice.
3. Which of the following is a correct statement about the registered nurse (RN)
population?
a. The racial/ethnic composition of RNs closely resembles that of the general
population.
b. The number of men entering nursing has decreased steadily over the last decade.
c. The rate of aging of RNs has slowed for the first time in the past 30 years.
d. The majority of employed RNs working full time must work a second position. -
Correct Answer c. The rate of aging of RNs has slowed for the first time in the past 30
years.
(The average age of RNs in both 2004 and 2008 was 46. This is a result of the numbers
of RNs under 30 in the workforce.)
4. Which of the following best describes trends in nursing education?
a. Numbers of RNs with bachelors and higher degrees are increasing.
b. Numbers of RNs with associate degrees are decreasing.
c. Foreign-born nurses practicing in the United States are seen as less knowledgeable
because of their lesser educational preparation.
d. Numbers of RNs with diploma educations are increasing. - Correct Answer a.
Numbers of RNs with bachelors and higher degrees are increasing.
(A Slightly over 50% of RNs eventually obtain their bachelors of science in nursing)
Environment.
1. Which of the following could eventually change the historical status of nursing as a
female-dominated profession?
a. More men graduating from baccalaureate and higher degree programs
b. The proportion of men in nursing beginning to increase
c. More male graduates of basic nursing programs entering the workplace
d. Salary compensation increasing to attract more men - Correct Answer c. More male
graduates of basic nursing programs entering the workplace
2. The racial and ethnic composition of the nursing profession will change to more
accurately reflect the population as a whole when
a. the increased numbers of racial and ethnic minorities enrolled in educational
programs graduate and begin to practice.
b. the number of Asians or Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islanders begins to increase.
c. the percentage of African-American and Hispanic nurses decreases more than the
percentage of white nurses.
d. the nonwhite portion of the general population decreases. - Correct Answer a. the
increased numbers of racial and ethnic minorities enrolled in educational programs
graduate and begin to practice.
3. Which of the following is a correct statement about the registered nurse (RN)
population?
a. The racial/ethnic composition of RNs closely resembles that of the general
population.
b. The number of men entering nursing has decreased steadily over the last decade.
c. The rate of aging of RNs has slowed for the first time in the past 30 years.
d. The majority of employed RNs working full time must work a second position. -
Correct Answer c. The rate of aging of RNs has slowed for the first time in the past 30
years.
(The average age of RNs in both 2004 and 2008 was 46. This is a result of the numbers
of RNs under 30 in the workforce.)
4. Which of the following best describes trends in nursing education?
a. Numbers of RNs with bachelors and higher degrees are increasing.
b. Numbers of RNs with associate degrees are decreasing.
c. Foreign-born nurses practicing in the United States are seen as less knowledgeable
because of their lesser educational preparation.
d. Numbers of RNs with diploma educations are increasing. - Correct Answer a.
Numbers of RNs with bachelors and higher degrees are increasing.
(A Slightly over 50% of RNs eventually obtain their bachelors of science in nursing)
