Pro Grow Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which woman was most influential in the advancement of nursing in Canada? - CORRECT
ANSWER Florence Nightingale
When did Practical Nursing become a profession? - CORRECT ANSWER Practical
Nurses became members of the CNO in 1930
20. Which of the following is NOT a CNO Professional Standard?
a. Accountability
b. Knowledge
c. Medication Administration
d. Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER Medication Administration
During which time period did the "Angel of Mercy" image of nursing exist? - CORRECT
ANSWER a. 1854-1919
22. Which image of the nurse continues to be portrayed today on television and in movies? -
CORRECT ANSWER Girl Friday
23. Which of the following is a character trait of the "Girl Friday" nursing image? -
CORRECT ANSWER d. Subservient
Definition of Von - CORRECT ANSWER Victorian order of nurses
What is the primary difference between the function of a nursing union and a nursing
regulatory body? - CORRECT ANSWER Unions advocate for the rights of nurses,
whereas regulatory bodies protect the public
, The founder of modern nursing is: - CORRECT ANSWER Florence Nightingale
What are the principles of the College of Nurses of Ontario's (CNO) Code of Conduct and
give an example of an indicator for each. - CORRECT ANSWER · Nurses respect the
dignity of patients and treat them as individuals
· Nurses work together to promote patient well-being
· Nurses maintain patients trust by providing safe and competent care
· Nurses work respectfully with colleagues to best meet patient needs
· Nurses act with integrity to maintain patient trust
· Nurses maintain public confidence in the nursing profession
What did Florence Nightingale do, and what is shown known for? - CORRECT
ANSWER Considered founder of modern nursing
Cared for soldiers during Crimean war
Elevated the status of nursing reduce soldier mortality rates from 42% to 2.2% in six months
What is the RHPA? What are the elements of the RHPA? How many Controlled Acts are on
it? - CORRECT ANSWER The RHPA is the Regulated Health Professions Act. There
are 14 controlled acts on the RHPA
The scope of practice model is set out in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA)
and consists of two elements: a scope of practice statement and a series of authorized or
controlled acts.
Define the following: Bill, Act, and Legislation. Give an example of each. - CORRECT
ANSWER Bill: A proposed law introduced to either the House of Commons or Senate.
(Bill 168 - Occupational Health and Safety Act).
Act: Term for a body of law/proposed law. (Citizens Act).
Legislation: process of enrolling or enacting a law by a legislature, parliament or governing
body. (Example: Constitutional Protection of Animals).
In chronological order identify the evolution of nursing in Canada Starting from 1930's. -
CORRECT ANSWER 1930s nursing was established as a profession six months cert
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which woman was most influential in the advancement of nursing in Canada? - CORRECT
ANSWER Florence Nightingale
When did Practical Nursing become a profession? - CORRECT ANSWER Practical
Nurses became members of the CNO in 1930
20. Which of the following is NOT a CNO Professional Standard?
a. Accountability
b. Knowledge
c. Medication Administration
d. Leadership - CORRECT ANSWER Medication Administration
During which time period did the "Angel of Mercy" image of nursing exist? - CORRECT
ANSWER a. 1854-1919
22. Which image of the nurse continues to be portrayed today on television and in movies? -
CORRECT ANSWER Girl Friday
23. Which of the following is a character trait of the "Girl Friday" nursing image? -
CORRECT ANSWER d. Subservient
Definition of Von - CORRECT ANSWER Victorian order of nurses
What is the primary difference between the function of a nursing union and a nursing
regulatory body? - CORRECT ANSWER Unions advocate for the rights of nurses,
whereas regulatory bodies protect the public
, The founder of modern nursing is: - CORRECT ANSWER Florence Nightingale
What are the principles of the College of Nurses of Ontario's (CNO) Code of Conduct and
give an example of an indicator for each. - CORRECT ANSWER · Nurses respect the
dignity of patients and treat them as individuals
· Nurses work together to promote patient well-being
· Nurses maintain patients trust by providing safe and competent care
· Nurses work respectfully with colleagues to best meet patient needs
· Nurses act with integrity to maintain patient trust
· Nurses maintain public confidence in the nursing profession
What did Florence Nightingale do, and what is shown known for? - CORRECT
ANSWER Considered founder of modern nursing
Cared for soldiers during Crimean war
Elevated the status of nursing reduce soldier mortality rates from 42% to 2.2% in six months
What is the RHPA? What are the elements of the RHPA? How many Controlled Acts are on
it? - CORRECT ANSWER The RHPA is the Regulated Health Professions Act. There
are 14 controlled acts on the RHPA
The scope of practice model is set out in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA)
and consists of two elements: a scope of practice statement and a series of authorized or
controlled acts.
Define the following: Bill, Act, and Legislation. Give an example of each. - CORRECT
ANSWER Bill: A proposed law introduced to either the House of Commons or Senate.
(Bill 168 - Occupational Health and Safety Act).
Act: Term for a body of law/proposed law. (Citizens Act).
Legislation: process of enrolling or enacting a law by a legislature, parliament or governing
body. (Example: Constitutional Protection of Animals).
In chronological order identify the evolution of nursing in Canada Starting from 1930's. -
CORRECT ANSWER 1930s nursing was established as a profession six months cert
