Health Literacy and Reliable Health Information Sources Quiz

What is health literacy?

• The ability to locate, evaluate, apply and communicate information pertaining to health.

• The ability to memorize medical terms.

• The ability to diagnose diseases.

• The ability to write prescriptions.

Which of the following URL stems is considered a reliable source for health information?

• .gov

• .com

• .net

• .biz

Which of the following best describes health fraud?

• Illegal activity related to health products and services, such as deceptive labeling or advertising.

• Legal promotion of new health products.

• Government approval of medications.

• Honest labeling of food products.

What does it mean to be an advocate?

• To take actions that show support

• To ignore health information

• To avoid helping others

• To criticize health promotion

Which of the following best describes health promotion?

• The process of advocating for health of families and communities by sharing health information

• Ignoring health issues in the community

• Only focusing on personal health

• Avoiding the spread of health information

Which of the following best describes the role of a primary care physician (PCP)?

• A healthcare professional who only performs surgeries

• A healthcare professional who provides routine checkups, screenings, treatments, prescriptions, and preventive services

• A healthcare professional who only works in emergency rooms

• A healthcare professional who only prescribes medication

What is required for a person to give consent for healthcare treatment?

• The person must be capable of fully understanding the decision involved.

• The person must be over the age of 21.

• The person must be a healthcare professional.

• The person must have a legal guardian present.

Why might a minor in Texas not be able to give full consent for healthcare treatment?

• Because they are not considered capable of fully understanding the decision involved

• Because they do not have a job

• Because they are not registered voters

• Because they live outside of Texas

Explain why the ability to fully understand a decision is important when giving consent for healthcare.

• It ensures that the person is making an informed choice about their treatment.

• It allows the doctor to avoid paperwork.

• It makes the process faster for the hospital.

• It is required only for adults.

Which of the following best defines "public health"?

• The study of individual health problems

• The science-based approach to protecting and improving the health of populations as a whole

• The management of private hospitals

• The process of building new communities