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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 first mandatory universal hospital insurance plan in North America was introduced by which Canadian Premier?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Premier
Tommy Douglas of Saskatchewan in 1947.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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.