NFDN 1001 FINAL EXAM With Correct Detailed Answers.
Describe the second strategy to promote health: create supportive environments (3) - ANSWER- -
conservation of natural resources throughout the world should be seen as a global responsibility
- work and leisure should be a source of health for people & the way society organizes work should help
create a healthy society
- there needs to be a systemic assessment especially in rapidly changing environments particularly in
areas of technology, work, energy production & urbanization
Describe the third strategy to promote health: strengthen community actions (3) - ANSWER- -
communities having control & ownership over their own endeavours & destinies is key
- needs to enhance self-help & social support, and develop flexible system for strengthening
public participation in health matters
- this requires full access to information, and voluntary bodies & within the institutions themselves
Describe the fourth strategy to promote health: reorient health services (3) - ANSWER- - health services
need to embrace an expanded mandate which is sensitive and respects cultural needs
- it should support the needs of individuals and communities for a healthier life
- requires attention to public research as well as changes in professional education and training
, Describe the fifth strategy to promote health: develop personal skills (3) - ANSWER- - health promotion
supports personal and social development through providing information, education for health and
enhancing life skills
- this increases options available to people (more control over their own health)
- allows people to make conductive choices involving their health
Describe the Canada Health Act (2) - ANSWER- - to protect, promote and restore physical & mental well
being
- reasonable access without financial or other barriers
What are the five principles included in the Canada Health Act? - ANSWER- 1) public administration
2) comprehensiveness
3) universality (all over Canada)
4) portability (you can move)
5) accessibility
What/who does health care cover? (3) - ANSWER- Insured residents, insured health care services,
extended health care services
What is the "Social Safety Net"? - ANSWER- A collection of services provided by the state to prevent any
individual from falling into poverty beyond a certain level
Describe Medicare - ANSWER- Canadas national health insurance system, which uses taxes to finance
medically necessary services for all citizens - thus providing free health care for all
Describe the Romanow Commission (2) - ANSWER- - states that Medicare is sustainable and must be
preserved because it represents core values of Canadians
- emphasis on the modernization of the Canada Health Act through appropriate funding and changes
Describe the Kirby Report (3) - ANSWER- - states that the Medicare system is not sustainable
- need for stronger private sector involvement
- shifting funding for hospitals to service based model
What is primary care? - ANSWER- First contact with system
What is primary health care? - ANSWER- Whole conceptual approach to health - health promotion, disease
prevention etc
What are some institutional settings for health-care delivery? (4) - ANSWER- - hospitals
- long term care facilities
- psychiatric facilities
- rehabilitation centres
Describe the second strategy to promote health: create supportive environments (3) - ANSWER- -
conservation of natural resources throughout the world should be seen as a global responsibility
- work and leisure should be a source of health for people & the way society organizes work should help
create a healthy society
- there needs to be a systemic assessment especially in rapidly changing environments particularly in
areas of technology, work, energy production & urbanization
Describe the third strategy to promote health: strengthen community actions (3) - ANSWER- -
communities having control & ownership over their own endeavours & destinies is key
- needs to enhance self-help & social support, and develop flexible system for strengthening
public participation in health matters
- this requires full access to information, and voluntary bodies & within the institutions themselves
Describe the fourth strategy to promote health: reorient health services (3) - ANSWER- - health services
need to embrace an expanded mandate which is sensitive and respects cultural needs
- it should support the needs of individuals and communities for a healthier life
- requires attention to public research as well as changes in professional education and training
, Describe the fifth strategy to promote health: develop personal skills (3) - ANSWER- - health promotion
supports personal and social development through providing information, education for health and
enhancing life skills
- this increases options available to people (more control over their own health)
- allows people to make conductive choices involving their health
Describe the Canada Health Act (2) - ANSWER- - to protect, promote and restore physical & mental well
being
- reasonable access without financial or other barriers
What are the five principles included in the Canada Health Act? - ANSWER- 1) public administration
2) comprehensiveness
3) universality (all over Canada)
4) portability (you can move)
5) accessibility
What/who does health care cover? (3) - ANSWER- Insured residents, insured health care services,
extended health care services
What is the "Social Safety Net"? - ANSWER- A collection of services provided by the state to prevent any
individual from falling into poverty beyond a certain level
Describe Medicare - ANSWER- Canadas national health insurance system, which uses taxes to finance
medically necessary services for all citizens - thus providing free health care for all
Describe the Romanow Commission (2) - ANSWER- - states that Medicare is sustainable and must be
preserved because it represents core values of Canadians
- emphasis on the modernization of the Canada Health Act through appropriate funding and changes
Describe the Kirby Report (3) - ANSWER- - states that the Medicare system is not sustainable
- need for stronger private sector involvement
- shifting funding for hospitals to service based model
What is primary care? - ANSWER- First contact with system
What is primary health care? - ANSWER- Whole conceptual approach to health - health promotion, disease
prevention etc
What are some institutional settings for health-care delivery? (4) - ANSWER- - hospitals
- long term care facilities
- psychiatric facilities
- rehabilitation centres
