Provincial and National Bodies

Question 1

Who introduced public healthcare to Canada?

Answer 1

Tommy Douglas, the premier of Saskatchewan.

Question 2

What year was the Health Professions Act Passed?

Answer 2

1984

Question 3

What year did Alberta implement public healthcare?

Answer 3

1950

Question 4

What does the Health Professions Act regulate?

Answer 4

It regulates professions so that they have consistent education, competency, regulations, and distinct scope of practice standards.

Question 5

Can an RT take a verbal order?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Can an RT put in an IV?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Can an RT suture a laceration?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

Can a nurse manage a ventilator?

Answer 8

No

Question 9

Can a nurse perform an appendectomy?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

What is a restricted activity?

Answer 10

High risk activities performed as part of providing a health service that require specific competencies and skills.

Question 11

What can RTs suture?

Answer 11

They can suture art lines and potentially suture an established stoma closed.