NURS 1016: SOCIAL ISSUES EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
The Canada Health Act principles
Public administration
Comprehensiveness
Universality
Portability
Accessibility
OAS pension
age 65. $642.25 per month. Set to increase by 10% in July 2022. This is the maximum
benefit based on at least 10-year residency in Canada
Canada Pension Plan and QPP
Provide retirement pensions and disability benefits for persons who have made
contributions to the plan
War Veterans Allowance WVA
eligibility based on age or health, income and residency in Canada. Surviving family
members may also qualify.
Disability pensions
, disability related to their service. Monthly allowance if served before 1947, otherwise
lump sum payment.
Veterans Health Care Program
include health care benefits, long term care benefits and Veterans Independence
Program (social programs to help veteran remain in their communities through person
care services, nutrition,transportation, etc.)
Mental Capacity
ability to make decisions, a legal construct not a clinical construct
POA (power of attorney)
is a legal document in which a person designates another person (friend or family
member) to act on his or her behalf
Guardians
when a person becomes mentally incapable of managing personal or financial affairs
and does not have a POA in place, a guardian is appointed
Types of abuse
- Emotional/
psychological
- Financial
- Neglect
- Physical
- Sexual
- Abuse using
medications
ANSWERS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
The Canada Health Act principles
Public administration
Comprehensiveness
Universality
Portability
Accessibility
OAS pension
age 65. $642.25 per month. Set to increase by 10% in July 2022. This is the maximum
benefit based on at least 10-year residency in Canada
Canada Pension Plan and QPP
Provide retirement pensions and disability benefits for persons who have made
contributions to the plan
War Veterans Allowance WVA
eligibility based on age or health, income and residency in Canada. Surviving family
members may also qualify.
Disability pensions
, disability related to their service. Monthly allowance if served before 1947, otherwise
lump sum payment.
Veterans Health Care Program
include health care benefits, long term care benefits and Veterans Independence
Program (social programs to help veteran remain in their communities through person
care services, nutrition,transportation, etc.)
Mental Capacity
ability to make decisions, a legal construct not a clinical construct
POA (power of attorney)
is a legal document in which a person designates another person (friend or family
member) to act on his or her behalf
Guardians
when a person becomes mentally incapable of managing personal or financial affairs
and does not have a POA in place, a guardian is appointed
Types of abuse
- Emotional/
psychological
- Financial
- Neglect
- Physical
- Sexual
- Abuse using
medications
