Test Your Knowledge
This short quiz gets students thinking about what they already know, as well as what questions they might have during the live field trip. Display the interactive quiz in the Teach section, share the quiz link, or print the questions below for use in class.
Quiz Questions
For your reference, we have listed the questions below, as well as some complementary information and sources.
Question 1
Which Canadian province was the first to provide free health care to all its citizens?
Answer: Saskatchewan. In 1947, the premier of Saskatchewan, Tommy Douglas, introduced the first universal hospital insurance program in North America. Source
Answer: Saskatchewan. In 1947, the premier of Saskatchewan, Tommy Douglas, introduced the first universal hospital insurance program in North America. Source
Question 2
Which Canadian city is home to Mila, a research centre with the largest concentration of AI researchers in the world?
Answer: Montreal. Montreal is recognized as a global hub in both AI innovation and life sciences and technologies, with the largest university community dedicated to deep learning. Source
Answer: Montreal. Montreal is recognized as a global hub in both AI innovation and life sciences and technologies, with the largest university community dedicated to deep learning. Source
Question 3
Which of these is a modern way Canadian doctors can meet patients who live in remote areas?
Answer: Telehealth. Telehealth, the use of digital tools like video calling and remote monitoring systems, improves access to and reduces the cost of health care services. Source
Answer: Telehealth. Telehealth, the use of digital tools like video calling and remote monitoring systems, improves access to and reduces the cost of health care services. Source
Question 4
What do robots help doctors do in some Canadian hospitals?
Answer: Perform surgery. Robots at University Health Network in Toronto assist in many types of surgeries, allowing for smaller incisions, minimal scarring and shorter hospital stays. But one day, robots may do all these things! Source
Answer: Perform surgery. Robots at University Health Network in Toronto assist in many types of surgeries, allowing for smaller incisions, minimal scarring and shorter hospital stays. But one day, robots may do all these things! Source
Question 5
What is precision medicine?
Answer: Medicine tailored to a person’s genes and lifestyle. Precision medicine is based on the idea that because no two people are the same, their treatments shouldn’t be either. For example, with precision medicine, a patient is matched with the proper medication at the proper dose based on their particular genetics. Precision medicine can also identify particular strains of a virus and which medications it might be resistant to. Source
Answer: Medicine tailored to a person’s genes and lifestyle. Precision medicine is based on the idea that because no two people are the same, their treatments shouldn’t be either. For example, with precision medicine, a patient is matched with the proper medication at the proper dose based on their particular genetics. Precision medicine can also identify particular strains of a virus and which medications it might be resistant to. Source