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Ross-Kerr and Wood’s Canadian Nursing Issues & Perspectives: CDN NURSING ISSUES & PERSPECTIVES 6th Edition
Chapter 1 : The Canadian Health Care System Questions
Question 1 of 5
One of the key features of the Canadian medicine approach that differentiates it from other national health programs is which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medicare is highly decentralized, with each province or territory retaining control over the provision and allocation of select health services.
Question 2 of 5
Despite the lack of planning for change at the system level, which following principle driving health care reform has had some positive effects on the provision of health care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Principles driving health care reform that have had positive effects include more community-based services, attempts to provide care to people on either an outpatient or home-case basis, and the placement of greater emphasis on health promotion at all levels of care.
Question 3 of 5
The Canada Health Act sets the requirements for select publicly funded financed health services, but the following groups are exempt from services under the Act. (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Exempt from coverage under the Canada Health Act are members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Canadian Armed Forces (both active and eligible veterans), members of Parliament, as well as eligible Indigenous groups and refugees and all federal inmates.
Question 4 of 5
The roles of different levels of government are affirmed in the Constitution. Which of the following statements are true regarding provincial-territorial jurisdiction responsibilities? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,G
Rationale: Provincial-territorial jurisdiction responsibilities affirmed under the Constitution include financing and managing acute health care hospital services; arranging for payments and copayments for physician, diagnostic, and nursing services; and developing and enforcing relevant Acts such as the Canada Health Act.
Question 5 of 5
The United Nations Development Program Sustainable Goals are a call for global action and include which of the following? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E,G
Rationale: The United Nations Development Program Sustainable Goals include good health and well-being, sustainable cities and communities, affordable and clean energy, climate action, and no poverty.