Deck 2: The Canadian Health Care System

Question 1

Which statement about the Canada Health Act is correct?

A)It clarifies health care services that are insured.
B)It outlines six principles of care.
C)It was created in 1994.
D)It is a form of provincial legislation.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Offering hepatitis B vaccines in elementary schools is an example of which of the following?

A)Medicare system
B)Disease prevention program
C)Home care service
D)Facility-based treatment

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Present challenges to the Canadian health care system include all except which of the following?

A)Shortage of support workers
B)Patients having to wait a long time for surgery
C)Long waiting times for long-term care admission
D)Aging population, including people born before 1946

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Who was Tommy Douglas?

A)He was a Hollywood actor.
B)He was the premier in the province of Alberta.
C)He put a stop to the old-age pension.
D)He created Canada's first universal hospital insurance plan.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of primary health care delivery?

A)Seeing a specialist
B)Getting an MD referral
C)Postoperative care by a primary health care team member
D)Preventative breast screening

Question 6

Christina has to go to a respiratory specialist (respirologist) to get an assessment of her asthma.This is an example of:

A)Secondary health care
B)Primary health care
C)Tertiary health care
D)Emergency health care

Question 7

Which of the following statements about the Canada Heath Act is correct?

A)It determines most of the health care services to be covered.
B)It determines all of the health care services to be covered.
C)It determines which provincial health care services should be covered.
D)It does not determine which health care services are to be covered.

Question 8

Public administration is another principle of the Canada Health Act.Which of the following statements is correct about public administration?

A)The Canadian public must have better health care.
B)The Canadian public must be covered in other countries as well.
C)A public authority must administer health insurance.
D)Health insurance can profit the general public.

Question 9

In 1936, Mr.Schott, a farmer, was unable to pay his hospital bills.He had to trade cows and eggs to pay the hospital.How could medicare have helped him if it had been in existence then?

A)Paid his hospital bills in full
B)Created a monthly payment plan to assist Mr.Schott
C)Paid for the majority of the bills, leaving only a small portion for Mr.Schott to pay himself
D)Loaned him the money

Question 10

A major focus on health care includes:

A)Enabling people to stay at home longer
B)Increased length of hospital stays
C)Decreased dependence on family
D)Assistance with admission to facilities

Question 11

How do support workers contribute to health promotion and disease prevention?

A)By reading about disease prevention
B)By creating a health-promotion care plan
C)By providing care and services that can help prevent health problems
D)By reading about health promotion

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a growing trend in Canadian health care?

A)Increase in acute care hospitals
B)Increase in acute care beds
C)Increase in the use of nurse practitioners
D)Increase in the number of nights spent in a hospital

Question 13

Comprehensiveness is a principle of the Canada Health Act.Which of the following statements about this principle is correct?

A)Residents must comprehend the principle.
B)Residents get coverage in only their home province.
C)All necessary health care services must be insured.
D)Only some health care services are insured.

Question 14

Which of the following statements best describes Telehealth?

A)It is a medical call centre.
B)Advice is provided during regular business hours.
C)Using this service reduces the use of emergency care units.
D)Marital advice and financial advice are given to callers.

Question 15

Ingrid needs an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) for diagnostic purposes.She cannot get an appointment until 6 months from now.She has decided to cross the border to the United States, where she will get the MRI right away, but she will have to pay for it.Which principles of medicare are not being met?

A)Universality and portability
B)Accessibility and benefits
C)Universality and accessibility
D)Portability and accessibility

Question 16

Home care services include which of the following?

A)Medical services
B)Care provided in hospitals
C)Services provided by support workers
D)Surgical consults

Question 17

Since Health Canada has been working with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people, what improvements have been seen?

A)Rates of suicide are lower.
B)Citizens in these communities live longer and there are fewer infant deaths.
C)Rates of injuries are lower.
D)Citizens in these communities are less likely to be diabetic.

Question 18

Afshin lives in Alberta and is going on a month-long vacation to Halifax.While in Halifax, he can continue to utilize his health care coverage.Which principle of medicare does this illustrate?

A)Comprehensiveness
B)Universality
C)Accessibility
D)Portability

Question 19

Michael is a construction worker who was recently diagnosed with a chronic illness.The medications he has been prescribed are expensive.His provincial insurance does not cover this.What should he do?

A)Buy private insurance.
B)Pay for the medication and submit it to his provincial insurance.
C)Pay for the medication with his own funds.
D)Check with his employer and its coverage.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about home care is correct?

A)It does not include care in clients' own homes.
B)It is the most common community-based service.
C)It is available only to older adults.
D)It promotes dependence on caregivers.

Question 21

In what year did all provinces and territories extend their insurance plans to also cover medical services provided outside hospitals?

A)1972
B)1942
C)1962
D)1952

Question 22

The federal government contributes to health care in Canada.The following all contribute to our health care except which one of the following?

A)Educational organizations
B)Research organizations
C)Voluntary organizations
D)Canada Health Act organizations

Question 23

Which of the health care delivery systems is the most expensive to deliver?

A)Tertiary
B)Secondary
C)Primary
D)Junior

Question 24

Laura, a support worker, understands the concept of primary health care and disease prevention.All support workers are to receive the flu shot.Laura is concerned about receiving it, as she heard from a neighbour that it is not safe.What should Laura do?

A)Not have the vaccine because it is not safe.
B)Find out more information from her employer and or family doctor.
C)Have the flu shot.
D)Discuss this with her clients.

Question 25

Examples of supplementary health benefits include all except which of the following?

A)Prescription drugs and dental care
B)Vision care and medical equipment
C)Wheelchairs and prosthetics
D)Complete coverage for all podiatrist care

Question 26

Which of the following is not a classification of home care services?

A)Nursing and professional services
B)Funeral home services
C)Personal care services
D)Support for instrumental activities of daily living