Nursing Questions & Answers (2026 Guide)
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Struggling to prepare for your NSG 2113 midterm? This targeted practice test features 50
unique questions and detailed explanations covering everything you need to know for your
Canadian nursing exam. We’ve aligned the content with current CNO standards, the Canada
Health Act, nursing ethics, law, and the nursing process to ensure it's relevant for Ontario and
Canadian nursing students. Review key figures like Jeanne Mance and Florence Nightingale,
master SBAR communication, and confidently answer questions on delegation to
UCPs and patient consent.
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, NSG 2113 Midterm Guide: Canadian Nursing Exam Practice
Questions & Answers
1. Which pioneering nurse is credited with founding a hospital in Montreal that provided care for
both Indigenous populations and European settlers?
a) Florence Nightingale
b) Marguerite d'Youville
c) Mary Agnes Snively
d) Jeanne Mance
Answer: D) Jeanne Mance
Explanation: Jeanne Mance is a foundational figure in Canadian nursing history, recognized for
establishing the Hôtel-Dieu hospital in Montreal in the 17th century, where she provided care
indiscriminately to both Indigenous people and settlers.
2. What is a defining characteristic that distinguishes the nursing profession from other healthcare
roles?
a) Administering prescribed medications
b) Performing complex surgical procedures
c) A holistic focus on health promotion and improving quality of life
d) Operating advanced medical imaging technology
Answer: C) A holistic focus on health promotion and improving quality of life
Explanation: While nurses perform clinical tasks, their unique professional mandate extends
beyond treating immediate illness or injury. Nursing care is characterized by a holistic approach
that strives to promote overall health, wellness, and enhance a patient's quality of life.
3. In the Canadian context, which organization is primarily responsible for setting entry-to-practice
standards, administering quality assurance programs, and managing the complaint and discipline
process for nurses?
a) Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)
b) Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO)
, c) Ontario Nurses Association (ONA)
d) College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Answer: D) College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
Explanation: The CNO is the provincial regulatory body for nursing. Its primary function is to
protect the public by establishing and enforcing standards of nursing practice, credentials, and
conduct, which includes QA programs and the disciplinary process.
4. A core principle of the Canada Health Act stipulates that all insured residents must have
reasonable access to medically necessary hospital and physician services without direct charges.
What is the name of this principle?
a) Public Administration
b) Comprehensiveness
c) Universality
d) Accessibility
Answer: D) Accessibility
Explanation: The principle of Accessibility in the Canada Health Act ensures that all insured
persons have reasonable access to medically necessary services on a prepaid basis, without
financial barriers like user fees or charges at the point of care.
5. In a scenario where a patient is threatening imminent harm to themselves, which legal
mechanism permits healthcare providers to initiate an assessment and treatment even without the
patient's explicit consent?
a) An Advanced Directive
b) Implied Consent
c) Emergency Exemption
d) Form 1
Answer: D) Form 1
Explanation: A Form 1 (Application for Psychiatric Assessment) is a legal instrument under
provincial mental health legislation. It allows a physician to detain and assess an individual
against their will for a specified period if they are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others.