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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
The Canada Health Act (1984) is rooted in five guiding principles. Which of the following statements reflect the principle of universality?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: University refers to the principle that all insured residents of Canada regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or income will receive the same health care benefits.
Question 2 of 5
Which province has the right to health care embedded in its legislative framework?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Quebec has the right to health care embedded in its legislative framework.
Question 3 of 5
Which province was the first to institute a hospital insurance plan that was financed entirely by the province?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In 1947, the province of Saskatchewan, under the leadership of Premier
Tommy Douglas, instituted a hospital insurance plan that was entirely financed by the province.
Question 4 of 5
Which Act in 1966 ensured access to health care based on need regardless of ability to pay?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Medical Care Act of 1966.
Question 5 of 5
There was much variation among the provinces in relation to user charges and extra billing during the 1978s Which province allowed physicians to opt in or out of the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Quebec allowed physicians to opt in or out of the plan, and New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan also allowed physicians to extra-bill.