NURS 103 Unit 1-4 (Week 1-6) Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Health Care Legislation - Correct answer-Legislation related to health care and
nursing are designed to protect the public health and interest.
College of Nurses of Ontario - Correct answer-CNO; The governing body for
registered nurses (RNs), registered practical nurses (RPNs) and nurse practitioners
(NPs) in Ontario, Canada.
Canada Health Act (1984) - Correct answer-The federal government ensures that
the provinces and territories meet certain national principles
National Principles - Correct answer-Helped shape provincial health care insurance
plans throughout the country.
Ex: Free and universal access to publicly insured health care
Tommy Douglas - Correct answer-Founded Medicare
Canada Health Act - Correct answer-Public Administration, Comprehensiveness,
Universality, Portability, Accessibility
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,Public Administration - Correct answer-The health insurance plan of a province or
territory must be administered on a non-profit basis by a public authority.
Comprehensiveness - Correct answer-All medically necessary services provided by
hospitals and doctors must be insured.
Universality - Correct answer-All eligible residents are entitled to public health
insurance coverage on uniform terms and conditions.
Portability - Correct answer-Coverage for insured services must be maintained
when an insured person moves or travels within Canada or travels outside the
country
Not covered by OHIP unless in canada/province/territory for 90 days (pregnant
ladies exempted on case by case basis)
Accessibility - Correct answer-Reasonable access by insured persons to medically
necessary hospital and physician services must not be impeded by financial or
other barriers
Regulated Health Professions Act (1991) - Correct answer-Contains a procedural
code applicable to all of Ontario's self-regulated health professions.
RHPA and NA control acts authorized to RNs and RPNs. - Correct answer-
Performing a prescribed procedure below the dermis or a mucous membrane.
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,Administering a substance by injection or inhalation.
Putting an instrument, hand or finger: beyond the external ear canal, the point in
the nasal passages, the larynx, the opening of the urethra, the labia majora, the anal
verge and into an artificial opening into the body.
Nursing Act (1991) - Correct answer-Establishes the mandate of the CNO and
defines a scope of practice for the nursing profession.
Nursing Act - Correct answer-Scope of practice statement, Categories of
Registration, Entry to Practice, Quality Assurance, Controlled acts authorized to
the nursing profession.
Nursing Act's Scope of Practice Statement - Correct answer-The practice of
nursing is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care for
and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventive, therapeutic,
palliative and rehabilitative means in order to attain or maintain optimal function.
Categories of Registration - Correct answer-2 categories of nurses: RNs and RPNs
are in General Class and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are in Extended Class.
Entry to Practice - Correct answer-Education, evidence of nursing practice,
CPNRE, language proficiency, citizenship or residency.
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, Quality Assurance - Correct answer-Assists nurses to maintain competence and
continually evaluate their practice.
General Class - Correct answer-RNs and RPNs category of nursing
Extended Class - Correct answer-Nurse Practitioners category of nursing
Humber College PN Program's Philosophy - Correct answer-Nursing, Health,
Education, Environment, Client.
Nursing - Correct answer-A dynamic interactive process which focuses on the
promotional, preventive, educative and restorative aspects of health of the
individual, family and community.
Requires specialized knowledge.
Has a high degree of responsibility.
Contains practical and theoretical components.
Motivated by altruism and ethical standards
Health - Correct answer-A state of optimal dynamic functioning of the bio-
psychosocial and spiritual dimensions of the individual, family and community.
The extent to which an individual or group is able to realize aspirations and satisfy
needs, and change or cope with environment
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
Health Care Legislation - Correct answer-Legislation related to health care and
nursing are designed to protect the public health and interest.
College of Nurses of Ontario - Correct answer-CNO; The governing body for
registered nurses (RNs), registered practical nurses (RPNs) and nurse practitioners
(NPs) in Ontario, Canada.
Canada Health Act (1984) - Correct answer-The federal government ensures that
the provinces and territories meet certain national principles
National Principles - Correct answer-Helped shape provincial health care insurance
plans throughout the country.
Ex: Free and universal access to publicly insured health care
Tommy Douglas - Correct answer-Founded Medicare
Canada Health Act - Correct answer-Public Administration, Comprehensiveness,
Universality, Portability, Accessibility
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,Public Administration - Correct answer-The health insurance plan of a province or
territory must be administered on a non-profit basis by a public authority.
Comprehensiveness - Correct answer-All medically necessary services provided by
hospitals and doctors must be insured.
Universality - Correct answer-All eligible residents are entitled to public health
insurance coverage on uniform terms and conditions.
Portability - Correct answer-Coverage for insured services must be maintained
when an insured person moves or travels within Canada or travels outside the
country
Not covered by OHIP unless in canada/province/territory for 90 days (pregnant
ladies exempted on case by case basis)
Accessibility - Correct answer-Reasonable access by insured persons to medically
necessary hospital and physician services must not be impeded by financial or
other barriers
Regulated Health Professions Act (1991) - Correct answer-Contains a procedural
code applicable to all of Ontario's self-regulated health professions.
RHPA and NA control acts authorized to RNs and RPNs. - Correct answer-
Performing a prescribed procedure below the dermis or a mucous membrane.
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,Administering a substance by injection or inhalation.
Putting an instrument, hand or finger: beyond the external ear canal, the point in
the nasal passages, the larynx, the opening of the urethra, the labia majora, the anal
verge and into an artificial opening into the body.
Nursing Act (1991) - Correct answer-Establishes the mandate of the CNO and
defines a scope of practice for the nursing profession.
Nursing Act - Correct answer-Scope of practice statement, Categories of
Registration, Entry to Practice, Quality Assurance, Controlled acts authorized to
the nursing profession.
Nursing Act's Scope of Practice Statement - Correct answer-The practice of
nursing is the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care for
and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventive, therapeutic,
palliative and rehabilitative means in order to attain or maintain optimal function.
Categories of Registration - Correct answer-2 categories of nurses: RNs and RPNs
are in General Class and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are in Extended Class.
Entry to Practice - Correct answer-Education, evidence of nursing practice,
CPNRE, language proficiency, citizenship or residency.
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, Quality Assurance - Correct answer-Assists nurses to maintain competence and
continually evaluate their practice.
General Class - Correct answer-RNs and RPNs category of nursing
Extended Class - Correct answer-Nurse Practitioners category of nursing
Humber College PN Program's Philosophy - Correct answer-Nursing, Health,
Education, Environment, Client.
Nursing - Correct answer-A dynamic interactive process which focuses on the
promotional, preventive, educative and restorative aspects of health of the
individual, family and community.
Requires specialized knowledge.
Has a high degree of responsibility.
Contains practical and theoretical components.
Motivated by altruism and ethical standards
Health - Correct answer-A state of optimal dynamic functioning of the bio-
psychosocial and spiritual dimensions of the individual, family and community.
The extent to which an individual or group is able to realize aspirations and satisfy
needs, and change or cope with environment
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