Question 1

In Canada, which of the following is a barrier to health care access?&#10;A) An aging population&#10;B) Increase in primary health care groups&#10;C) Shortage of family doctors&#10;D) Electronic health records

Accepted Answer

The shortage of family doctors is a well-known issue in Canada, with many people experiencing long wait times to see a primary care physician or resorting to emergency departments for their health care needs. This limited access to primary care can lead to delayed diagnoses and poor management of chronic conditions, ultimately impacting overall health outcomes. While the other options presented may have some impact on the healthcare system, they are not typically considered significant barriers to access.

Question 2

Which of the following is helping to address the shortage of human health resources?&#10;A) Increased casual positions for nurses&#10;B) Decreased educational standards for physicians&#10;C) Increased transfer payments for home care services&#10;D) Increased enrolment for physicians in universities

Accepted Answer

Increasing enrolment for physicians in universities helps address the shortage by training more doctors to meet healthcare demands.

Question 3

Which of the following is a future initiative for the Canadian health care system?&#10;A) Decreased equalization payments&#10;B) Reasonable wait times&#10;C) Decreased enrolment for nurses at university&#10;D) A national drug insurance plan

Accepted Answer

Reasonable wait times

Question 4

Which of the following is a benefit of electronic health care records?&#10;A) Prompt delivery of laboratory results&#10;B) Decreased health care costs&#10;C) Improved confidentiality&#10;D) More graduating physicians choosing family medicine

Accepted Answer

Electronic health care records allow for laboratory results to be delivered promptly and efficiently, reducing the wait time for patients and improving the overall quality of care they receive. While there may be other benefits associated with electronic health care records, such as improved coordination of care and better clinical decision-making, prompt delivery of laboratory results is a notable advantage.

Question 5

Canada's first ministers have implemented measures to reduce excessive wait times for five priority health care services. Which of the following are among the five services?&#10;A) Gynecology and cardiac surgery&#10;B) Cardiac surgery and joint replacement surgery&#10;C) Diagnostic imaging and obstetrics&#10;D) Joint replacement and general surgery

Accepted Answer

According to the article, the five priority health care services targeted for reducing excessive wait times are cardiac surgery, joint replacement surgery, diagnostic imaging, cataract surgery, and primary care. Option B includes two of those services, cardiac surgery and joint replacement surgery.

Question 6

Name a challenge facing home care services.&#10;A) Increased numbers of nurses wanting to work in the community&#10;B) Increased availability of long-term beds&#10;C) Increased availability of beds for respite care&#10;D) Funding is variable across the provinces

Accepted Answer

Funding for home care services can vary significantly across provinces, leading to inconsistent availability and quality of care. This can create challenges for both providers and clients in accessing and providing necessary services.

Question 7

Which of the following are challenges facing health care services for mentally ill people?&#10;A) Underfunding and poor coordination of services&#10;B) Underfunding and an increase in graduating nurses&#10;C) Poor coordination of services and high immigration rates&#10;D) Poor coordination of services and an increase in general practitioners

Accepted Answer

Underfunding and poor coordination of services are major challenges facing health care services for mentally ill people. This can result in a lack of access to adequate treatment and support, as well as difficulty navigating the system for those in need. The other options presented (B, C, and D) do not accurately reflect the challenges facing mental health care services.

Question 8

Name one of the main health care problems facing Canadians today.&#10;A) More blended families in communities&#10;B) Lack of drug benefits&#10;C) Increasing numbers of physicians trained in other countries&#10;D) Positive lifestyle changes of Canadians

Accepted Answer

Many Canadians do not have access to drug benefits and have to pay out-of-pocket for their medications. This can be a significant financial burden, especially for those with chronic illnesses who require multiple medications. The cost of prescription drugs in Canada is also one of the highest in the world.

Question 9

Which of the following is a negative effect that the aging population is having on Canadian health care?&#10;A) Retention of expertise in the workplace&#10;B) Higher taxation base&#10;C) Lower taxation base&#10;D) More physicians specializing in gerontology

Accepted Answer

As the population ages, there is a lower taxation base because fewer people are working and contributing to the tax system. This puts a strain on the healthcare system as there is less money available to fund healthcare services.

Question 10

Older Canadians constitute 14% of the population and account for which percentage of acute hospital stays?&#10;A) 20%&#10;B) 30%&#10;C) 40%&#10;D) 50%

Accepted Answer

Older Canadians, despite being 14% of the population, account for 40% of acute hospital stays due to their generally higher healthcare needs.

Deck 10: Current Issues and Future Trends in Health Care in Canada