Healthcare Test Flashcards
What are the five principles of the Canada Health Act?
- Public Administration (non-profit, run by public authority)
- Comprehensiveness (covers all necessary health services)
- Universality (all eligible residents get the same coverage)
- Portability (coverage follows you between provinces)
- Accessibility (reasonable access without financial barriers)
What does Health Canada do?
Regulates drugs, food safety, and medical devices.
Sets public health policies and promotes healthy living.
What is Lambton Public Health?
Local public health agency for Sarnia and Lambton County.
Provides services like immunization, disease prevention, and health education.
What is OHIP?
Ontario Health Insurance Plan – covers doctor visits, hospital stays, and some medical tests for eligible residents.
What are the five dimensions of health?
Physical (body health, fitness, disease prevention)
Mental (emotional well-being, stress management)
Social (relationships, support systems)
Spiritual (sense of purpose, personal beliefs)
Environmental (access to clean air, water, safe living conditions)
What is the difference between illness and disability?
Illness: A temporary or long-term condition affecting health (e.g., flu, cancer).
Disability: A condition that affects a person’s ability to perform daily activities (e.g., blindness, cerebral palsy).
What is the difference between acute and chronic conditions?
Acute: Short-term, sudden onset (e.g., broken bone, flu).
Chronic: Long-term, ongoing condition (e.g., diabetes, heart disease).
What are the four ethical principles of healthcare?
Autonomy (Respect for patient choices and informed consent)
Beneficence (Act in the best interest of the patient)
Non-maleficence (Do no harm)
Justice (Fair and equal treatment for all patients)
Why is safety important in healthcare workplaces?
Why is safety important in healthcare workplaces?
Protects workers and patients from injuries and infections.
Reduces stress and burnout among healthcare workers.
Ensures compliance with safety protocols to prevent legal issues.
Improves efficiency and quality of care in hospitals and clinics.
Who is responsible for healthcare in Canada Federally
Provides community health services (e.g., immunizations, sexual health clinics).
Monitors local disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.
Promotes health education and wellness programs.
Inspects restaurants, water safety, and other public health measures.
Who is responsible for healthcare in Canada Globally
Sets global health standards and policies.
Responds to pandemics, disease outbreaks, and international health threats.
Who is responsible for healthcare in Canada Provincially
Delivers healthcare services (hospitals, doctors, nurses).
Manages provincial health insurance plans (e.g., OHIP in Ontario).
Decides how federal funding is spent on healthcare.
Runs public health programs (vaccination campaigns, mental health services).
Who is responsible for healthcare in Canada Locally
Provides community health services (e.g., immunizations, sexual health clinics).
Monitors local disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.
Promotes health education and wellness programs.
Inspects restaurants, water safety, and other public health measures.
