Health and Health Care Delivery in Canada 3rd Edition Latest 2022.

SOC 341 Health and Health Care Delivery in Canada 3rd Edition Latest 2022. MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following are criteria used by Health Canada to measure health? a. Quality of life, longevity, and perception of health status b. Longevity, lifestyle, and effective use of the public health care system c. Activity level, longevity, and nutritional status d. Education level, longevity, and proper medication use ANS: B Feedback A Incorrect: Quality of life and medication use are not the criteria stated by Health Canada. B Correct: Longevity, lifestyle, and effective use of the public health care system are the criteria of health used in Health Canada’s mission statement. C Incorrect: Although activity level and nutritional status are implicated in health, they are not in the Health Canada definition. D Incorrect: Education level and medication use are not the criteria stated by Health Canada. 2. What is the federal government’s responsibility in relation to health care in Canada? a. To administer a national drug insurance plan b. To recruit medical personnel c. To provide financial support d. To administer a federal health insurance plan ANS: C Feedback A Incorrect: The federal government does not administer a drug insurance plan. B Incorrect: The federal government does not recruit personnel. C Correct: The primary responsibility of the federal government is to provide financial support to the provinces for health care. D Incorrect: The federal government does not administer a health insurance plan. 3. What is the primary function of the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR)? a. Directing and funding research b. Reviewing international research c. Setting ethical guidelines for research d. Obtaining funding for research from private companies ANS: A Feedback A Correct: The primary function of CIHR is directing and funding research. B Incorrect: Reviewing research from other countries is not the primary function of 4. Which of the following is a major role of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)? a. Promoting prenatal screening b. Ensuring Medicare coverage for all residents c. Ensuring equal access to health care d. Taking prompt action to contain viruses ANS: D Feedback A Incorrect: Promoting prenatal screening is not a mandate of PHAC. B Incorrect: Ensuring Medicare coverage for all residents is not a mandate of PHAC. C Incorrect: Ensuring equal access to health care is not a mandate of PHAC. D Correct: Taking prompt action to contain viruses is a major function of PHAC. 5. How does the World Health Organization (WHO) influence Health Canada? a. Funds Canadian vaccination campaigns b. Recommends actions regarding population health initiatives c. Ensures equal education standards for physicians d. Advises Health Canada on funding issues ANS: B Feedback A Incorrect: WHO does not fund vaccination campaigns in Canada. B Correct: WHO recommends policies and actions regarding population health issues across the world. C Incorrect: WHO does not have input into physician education in Canada. D Incorrect: WHO does not advise Health Canada on funding issues.