Chapter 05: Regulation of the Nursing Profession Keatings: Ethical & Legal Issues in Canadian Nursing, 4th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following is an aspect of self-regulation? a. Setting standards of entry into a profession b. Representing coworkers during disciplinary meetings with an employer c. Self-evaluating practice d. Determining expectations regarding scheduling practices ANS: A Feedback A
B C D
Correct! Self-regulation is a privilege granted to a profession by a provincial or territorial government. Setting standards of entry into the profession is one aspect of self-regulation. Incorrect—This is usually the responsibility of a labour union. Incorrect—The “self” in “self-regulation” refers to the profession as a whole, not the individual worker. Incorrect—Negotiating working conditions is the responsibility of a labour union.
DIF: Cognitive level: Knowledge 2. Which of the following clarifies the nature and scope of nursing practice? a. A provincial regulatory body b. A national nursing association c. A nurse practitioner regulation d. The Criminal Code of Canada ANS: A Feedback A B C D
Correct! A provincial regulatory body (or the legislation under which it falls) will describe and define the nature and scope of nursing practice. Incorrect—A national nursing association has no direct regulatory role regarding the nature and scope of nursing practice. Incorrect—A nurse practitioner regulation identifies the scope of a specific category of nurse but does not clarify the nature and scope of nursing practice. Incorrect—The Criminal Code of Canada may deal with extreme violations of nursing practice (indictable offenses, such as criminal negligence) but does not clarify the nature and scope of nursing practice.
DIF: Cognitive level: Analysis 3. What is the main difference between a two-tier regulatory system for nurses and a
single-tier system? a. A two-tier system ensures due process in the complaint resolution process.
