Question 1

What is the federal government's responsibility in relation to health care in Canada?&#10;A) To administer a national drug insurance plan&#10;B) To recruit medical personnel&#10;C) To provide financial support&#10;D) To administer a federal health insurance plan

Accepted Answer

The federal government's role in health care in Canada primarily involves providing financial support to the provinces and territories, which are responsible for delivering health care services to their residents. This is done through mechanisms like the Canada Health Transfer.

Question 2

Which of the following is a major role of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)?&#10;A) Promoting prenatal screening&#10;B) Ensuring Medicare coverage for all residents&#10;C) Ensuring equal access to health care&#10;D) Taking prompt action to contain viruses

Accepted Answer

The PHAC has a major role in taking prompt action to contain viruses, as it is responsible for monitoring and responding to outbreaks and public health emergencies, such as the recent outbreak of COVID-19. While promoting prenatal screening and ensuring equal access to healthcare are important public health goals, they fall under the jurisdiction of individual provinces and territories, not the federal government. Medicare coverage is also managed at the provincial and territorial level, with support from the federal government.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)?&#10;A) To standardize workplace safety across the country&#10;B) To create better protective clothing&#10;C) To identify hazardous material&#10;D) To remove hazardous material from the workplace

Accepted Answer

To standardize workplace safety across the country

Question 4

How does the World Health Organization (WHO) influence Health Canada?&#10;A) Funds Canadian vaccination campaigns&#10;B) Recommends actions regarding population health initiatives&#10;C) Ensures equal education standards for physicians&#10;D) Advises Health Canada on funding issues

Accepted Answer

The World Health Organization (WHO) provides recommendations to Health Canada regarding population health initiatives, which can influence the decisions made by Health Canada. While the WHO may collaborate with Health Canada on issues such as vaccination campaigns, education standards, and funding issues, the primary way in which the WHO influences Health Canada is through its recommendations.

Question 5

Which of the following are criteria used by Health Canada to measure health?&#10;A) Quality of life, longevity, and perception of health status&#10;B) Longevity, lifestyle, and effective use of the public health care system&#10;C) Activity level, longevity, and nutritional status&#10;D) Education level, longevity, and proper medication use

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Which of the following is an independent agency of Health Canada that reports directly to the minister of health?&#10;A) Audit and Accountability Bureau (AAB)&#10;B) Departmental Secretariat&#10;C) Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB)&#10;D) Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Accepted Answer

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is an independent agency that reports directly to the Minister of Health. It is responsible for funding health research in Canada, distinguishing it from other branches or bureaus that may operate within the direct operational structure of Health Canada.

Question 7

Which of the following is an international agency that deals with Health Canada on health issues?&#10;A) North American Treaty Organization&#10;B) The National Health Service&#10;C) The Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO)&#10;D) Doctors without Borders

Accepted Answer

The Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) is an international public health agency that is part of the World Health Organization (WHO) and works closely with Health Canada on health issues in the Americas. NATO is a military alliance, the National Health Service is a healthcare system in the UK, and Doctors without Borders is a humanitarian organization that provides medical assistance in crisis situations around the world.

Question 8

What is the purpose of the World Health Assembly?&#10;A) To make policies for the World Health Organization (WHO)&#10;B) To put political pressure on governments regarding health care issues&#10;C) To evaluate and disseminate research&#10;D) To allow delegates to meet officials from pharmaceutical companies

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the World Health Assembly is to make policies for the World Health Organization (WHO). It is the decision-making body for the WHO, and member states gather to determine global health policies and initiatives.

Question 9

What is the primary function of the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR)?&#10;A) Directing and funding research&#10;B) Reviewing international research&#10;C) Setting ethical guidelines for research&#10;D) Obtaining funding for research from private companies

Accepted Answer

The primary function of the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) is directing and funding research. The organization is responsible for funding health-related research and providing support to researchers across Canada.

Question 10

By the World Health Organization's (WHO) definition, what does the third phase of a pandemic alert mean?&#10;A) The period of time between pandemics when there is no identifiable threat&#10;B) New subtype infection may pose a global threat, with declaration of an outbreak of influenza&#10;C) New subtype infection, exercise caution by monitoring any influenza outbreaks and continually assess related risks to the population&#10;D) New subtype infection, with animal spread only

Accepted Answer

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Deck 6: The Role of Health Canada and Other Federal and International Health Agencies