NFDN 1001 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are the principles of the Canada Health Act? - Answers - Public administration,
comprehensiveness, universality, portability, and accessibility
What are the 5 levels of health care? - Answers - 1) Health Promotion
2) Disease Prevention
3) Diagnosis and Treatment
4) Rehabilitation
5) Supportive Care
How does primary health care impact the health and wellness of Canadians? - Answers
- Primary health care provides accessible, comprehensive, and coordinated services,
which enhances health outcomes by promoting preventive care, managing chronic
conditions, and improving overall health and wellness among Canadians.
What are current trends and issues in Canadian healthcare? - Answers - Current trends
in Canadian healthcare include an increased focus on mental health services, the
integration of technology in healthcare delivery, addressing healthcare disparities, and
the impact of an aging population on healthcare resources.
What are the professional expectations that define nursing? - Answers - Professional
expectations for nursing include maintaining competence, adhering to ethical standards,
providing compassionate care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and advocating for
patients' rights and needs.
What is the role of a Licensed Practical Nurse? - Answers - A Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) provides basic nursing care, assists with daily living activities, administers
medications, and supports patients under the supervision of registered nurses or
physicians.
What is the role of a Registered Nurse? - Answers - A Registered Nurse (RN) assesses
patient health, develops and implements nursing care plans, administers medications,
and collaborates with healthcare teams to provide comprehensive care.
What is the role of a Nurse Practitioner? - Answers - A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an
advanced practice nurse who can diagnose and treat medical conditions, prescribe
medications, and provide primary and specialized care, often serving as a patient's
primary healthcare provider.
What is the role of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse? - Answers - A Registered
Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) specializes in mental health care, providing assessment,
treatment, and support for individuals with mental health disorders, focusing on
psychological and emotional well-being.
, What is the role of a Health Care Aide? - Answers - A Health Care Aide (HCA) assists
patients with personal care, daily living activities, and basic health monitoring, often
working under the supervision of nurses to support patient comfort and well-being.
Public administration - Answers - •Each province/territory operates on a not-for-profit
basis
•Department of Health
Regional Health Authority
Comprehensiveness - Answers - •Must cover all insured services (hospital, doctor,
dentists doing surgery in a hospital)
•Pharmacy, massage, physio, chiro may not be covered
Universality - Answers - •All insured residents of a province or territory are entitled to
health services
•May have a waiting period but no longer than 3 months
Portability - Answers - •Coverage when moving or visiting out of province
•Waiting period not longer than 3 months
Accessibility - Answers - •Reasonable access to services (when & where available)
•Protects from extra charges & discrimination (no extra billing or user fees)
•Specialized health services - may need to travel to where offered
What is primary care vs primary healthcare - Answers - There are 5 levels to primary
healthcare in Alberta, and they are the overarching "umbrella" of care. Primary care is
the the first step on the handle of the umbrella under diagnosis and treatment.
Primary care - Answers - •Personal Health Services
•Physicians or Nurse Practitioners providing care in clinics /doctor's office
Secondary care - Answers - •physician specialist/hospital
•Specialist requires referral
Tertiary care - Answers - •specialized care for complicated health problems
•Requires sophisticated diagnostic equipment
•Teaching, university, specialized hospital
What is the Health Protections Act (HPA)? - Answers - The Health Protections Act is
legislation that establishes standards for health care practices to protect the health and
safety of the public, ensuring that health professionals adhere to regulations that
safeguard patient care.
What is the Health Information Act (HIA)? - Answers - The Health Information Act
governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal health information by health care
providers, ensuring patient privacy and the confidentiality of health records.
What are the principles of the Canada Health Act? - Answers - Public administration,
comprehensiveness, universality, portability, and accessibility
What are the 5 levels of health care? - Answers - 1) Health Promotion
2) Disease Prevention
3) Diagnosis and Treatment
4) Rehabilitation
5) Supportive Care
How does primary health care impact the health and wellness of Canadians? - Answers
- Primary health care provides accessible, comprehensive, and coordinated services,
which enhances health outcomes by promoting preventive care, managing chronic
conditions, and improving overall health and wellness among Canadians.
What are current trends and issues in Canadian healthcare? - Answers - Current trends
in Canadian healthcare include an increased focus on mental health services, the
integration of technology in healthcare delivery, addressing healthcare disparities, and
the impact of an aging population on healthcare resources.
What are the professional expectations that define nursing? - Answers - Professional
expectations for nursing include maintaining competence, adhering to ethical standards,
providing compassionate care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and advocating for
patients' rights and needs.
What is the role of a Licensed Practical Nurse? - Answers - A Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) provides basic nursing care, assists with daily living activities, administers
medications, and supports patients under the supervision of registered nurses or
physicians.
What is the role of a Registered Nurse? - Answers - A Registered Nurse (RN) assesses
patient health, develops and implements nursing care plans, administers medications,
and collaborates with healthcare teams to provide comprehensive care.
What is the role of a Nurse Practitioner? - Answers - A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an
advanced practice nurse who can diagnose and treat medical conditions, prescribe
medications, and provide primary and specialized care, often serving as a patient's
primary healthcare provider.
What is the role of a Registered Psychiatric Nurse? - Answers - A Registered
Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) specializes in mental health care, providing assessment,
treatment, and support for individuals with mental health disorders, focusing on
psychological and emotional well-being.
, What is the role of a Health Care Aide? - Answers - A Health Care Aide (HCA) assists
patients with personal care, daily living activities, and basic health monitoring, often
working under the supervision of nurses to support patient comfort and well-being.
Public administration - Answers - •Each province/territory operates on a not-for-profit
basis
•Department of Health
Regional Health Authority
Comprehensiveness - Answers - •Must cover all insured services (hospital, doctor,
dentists doing surgery in a hospital)
•Pharmacy, massage, physio, chiro may not be covered
Universality - Answers - •All insured residents of a province or territory are entitled to
health services
•May have a waiting period but no longer than 3 months
Portability - Answers - •Coverage when moving or visiting out of province
•Waiting period not longer than 3 months
Accessibility - Answers - •Reasonable access to services (when & where available)
•Protects from extra charges & discrimination (no extra billing or user fees)
•Specialized health services - may need to travel to where offered
What is primary care vs primary healthcare - Answers - There are 5 levels to primary
healthcare in Alberta, and they are the overarching "umbrella" of care. Primary care is
the the first step on the handle of the umbrella under diagnosis and treatment.
Primary care - Answers - •Personal Health Services
•Physicians or Nurse Practitioners providing care in clinics /doctor's office
Secondary care - Answers - •physician specialist/hospital
•Specialist requires referral
Tertiary care - Answers - •specialized care for complicated health problems
•Requires sophisticated diagnostic equipment
•Teaching, university, specialized hospital
What is the Health Protections Act (HPA)? - Answers - The Health Protections Act is
legislation that establishes standards for health care practices to protect the health and
safety of the public, ensuring that health professionals adhere to regulations that
safeguard patient care.
What is the Health Information Act (HIA)? - Answers - The Health Information Act
governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal health information by health care
providers, ensuring patient privacy and the confidentiality of health records.
