TEST BANK FOR NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 3RD EDITION KELLY

1. Health care delivery in Canada is provided through which of the following initiatives? a. public initiatives only b. private community initiatives only c. a combination of public and private initiatives d. charitable initiatives only ANSWER: c 2. Which of the following best describes the current health status of the Canadian population? a. The Canadian population is generally healthier than ever. b. Canadians are not affected by new infectious disease strains. c. Cardiovascular disease is no longer prevalent among Canadians. d. Canadians experience few mental health problems. ANSWER: a 3. Which one of the following population groups in Canada is recognized as most at risk for serious health disparities compared to the general population? a. recent immigrants b. First Nations adults c. adult males d. elderly women ANSWER: b 4. Which of the following statements best describes the overall goal of health care delivery in Canada? a. to provide Canadians with requested health service, without the need to pay b. to provide Canadians with reasonable access to medically necessary insured services, without the need to pay directly c. to provide all Canadians with free health care d. to provide health services through increased access to employer-sponsored health insurance ANSWER: b 5. Which of these statements best describes the responsibilities of the provinces in relation to health care? a. Provinces are responsible for the administration and delivery of health services. b. Provinces are responsible only for acute care within their jurisdiction. c. Provinces have sole responsibility for financing their own health care services. d. Provinces take direction from the federal government on the delivery of health services. ANSWER: a 6. Which province was the first to implement universal hospital insurance? a. Ontario b. Québec c. Saskatchewan d. Nova Scotia