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Ross-Kerr and Wood’s Canadian Nursing Issues & Perspectives: CDN NURSING ISSUES & PERSPECTIVES 6th Edition
Chapter 1 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which government act delineates the roles and responsibilities for health and health care at the provincial, territorial, and federal levels of government?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The British North American Act of 1867 outlines the roles and responsibilities at all levels of government for health and health care.
Question 2 of 5
In 1867, the British North America Act (BNA Act) clarified that provincial responsibilities for health care included which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The BNA Act clearly stated that the provinces were responsible for public health, including hospital care, whereas the federal government was responsible for the public policy aspects of health, such as pharmaceutical safety.
Question 3 of 5
The aging baby boomer population has resulted in continued demands on the provision of nursing care for older persons. Which of the following statements is true?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The aging baby boomer population is expected to significantly burden the health care system in terms of chronic and age-related diseases. The demand for nursing care for older persons is increasing.
Question 4 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 5 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.