Question 1

The provincial health care index is focused on measuring and reporting the best value for health care monies spent in Canada and in the individual provinces. Which statement best describes how this is measured? The nurse knows that, in order to measure overall cost and value for money,

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The statement says that the provincial health care index is focused on measuring and reporting the best value for health care monies spent in Canada and in the individual provinces. To measure overall cost and value for money, a comparison of per-capita cost of provincial health care to the per-capita availability of, use of, access to, and clinical performance of, medical goods and services in each province is done. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Option A talks only about a comparison of health care services and health expenditures, which is not comprehensive enough to measure value for money. Option C and D only talk about making a list and index of either health care services or expenditures, which do not represent a full measure of value for money.

Question 2

Which of the following is the main strategy associated with discussions about reform in health care delivery?

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Question 3

The second largest proportion of health care expenditures in Canada is related to physician remuneration. From the four models below, identify the predominant remuneration model that exists for physicians in Canada today.

Accepted Answer

The predominant remuneration model for physicians in Canada today is the fee-for-service model, which pays physicians for each service or procedure they provide to a patient. This model has been criticized for potentially incentivizing physicians to provide more services than necessary, but it remains the most common model of physician remuneration in Canada.

Question 4

Which one of these statements best defines the function of "financing" in relation to the health care system in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Financing refers to how health care is paid for in the health care system of Canada. Private insurance coverage, sales taxes, and equalization payments may all play a role in financing, but they are not the primary function.

Question 5

Which of these is the term for unselfish concern for the welfare of others?

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Altruism is the term for unselfish concern for the welfare of others. Ethics refers to moral principles and values that guide behavior, egoism is the opposite of altruism and refers to selfish concern for one's own welfare, and paternalism refers to the restriction of a person's freedom for their own good.

Question 6

Finance monies that are collected for Canada's health care system are distributed to the provinces and territories in the forms of payments from the

Accepted Answer

Monies that are collected for Canada's health care system are distributed to the provinces and territories in the forms of payments from the federal government to the provincial and territorial governments through the Canada Health Transfer. This transfer is a major source of funding for Canada's publicly funded health care system.

Question 7

Which one of the following statements best defines how a "culture of accountability" in health care is created? A "culture of accountability" in health care is created when all

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Question 8

Which of these statements best describes the outcome of health reform strategies such as the restructuring, outsourcing, right-sizing, and merging seen in the past 20 years?

Accepted Answer

The overall cost of health care continues to grow, as the strategies mentioned have had limited impact on reducing costs. While some costs may have been reduced or contained in certain areas, the growth of healthcare costs as a whole has not been effectively addressed.

Question 9

Nurses today can contribute to quality outcomes and participate in cost savings measures in their clinical work areas. Which statement best describes the role of the nurse in demonstrating this? The nurse

Accepted Answer

Nurses can contribute to quality outcomes and participate in cost savings measures by being aware and involved in making appropriate choices related to scarce resources. This means being mindful of the cost and availability of medications, supplies, and equipment, as well as considering the most efficient and effective use of staff time and resources. It is not solely the nurse's responsibility to take on financial stewardship and budgeting or to do what is financially right without considering client needs. However, the nurse should also be aware of clients' needs and the expenses related to them in order to make informed decisions.

Question 10

Through which of these mechanisms do most health regions and hospitals receive funding from their provincial government?

Accepted Answer

Most health regions and hospitals receive funding from their provincial government through a global budget, which provides a fixed amount of funding for a specified period of time. This funding is based on the overall need of the health system and is intended to cover all operating expenses, including salaries, supplies, and equipment. Needs-based funding formula and PBMA are also methods for allocating healthcare funding but are less commonly used than global budgets. Program budgets are used to allocate funds within a specific area or program.

Question 11

Which of the following factors is NOT expected to contribute to the growing cost of health care?

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Expanded roles for nurses may actually help to reduce the cost of health care by allowing for more efficient delivery of care and reducing the need for expensive physician services. Factors such as increasing rates of disease, increased use of expensive technology, and emergence of new infectious diseases are all expected to contribute to the growing cost of health care.

Quiz 2: Basic Clinical Health Care Economics