Clinical Ethics Health Literacy Quiz

True

A person can be literate and still have limited health literacy. True or False??

User-centered design

A product development method that involves users in all stages of the development process to create products that meet users' needs is called ________. (A) User-centered design (B) Process evaluation (C) Usability testing (D) Plain language

False

According to Health Literacy Interventions and Outcomes: An Updated Systematic Review, differences in health literacy level were consistently associated with increased hospitalizations, greater emergency care use, increased use of mammography, and increased receipt of influenza vaccine. True or False??

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According to the WHO document The Solid Facts: Health Literacy, what do we know about health literacy? Select all that apply. (A) Low literacy levels are common (B) Limited health literacy is rare (C) Rates across the globe are similar (D) Certain groups are more vulnerable

Be age 65 or older

Adults with below basic health literacy are more likely than the general population to (A) Have graduated from high school (B) Search for health information on the internet (C) Be age 65 or older (d) Be in excellent health

A

After more research, you learn that most individuals in the target population with limited health literacy rely upon the hospital emergency room when they are ill because they do not have a primary care physician. Most of the information this population receives is written at inappropriately high reading levels. Also, these materials explain what heart disease and stoke are, but do not provide clear prevention actions. What factor should NOT be considered to ensure the heart and stroke program will meet the needs of this population? (A) Involve members of the target population at every stage of the program, from initial planning to evaluation, to develop a program that will be effective and well received. (B) Ensure that all messages and materials developed are in the appropriate language and at the appropriate reading level for the target population. (C) Ensure that all messages and materials developed are in the appropriate language and at the appropriate reading level for the target population. (D) None of the above

Include multiple messages

Each of the following can be implemented to improve the usability of health information EXCEPT: (A) Limit the number of messages. (B) Use plain language. (C) Supplement text with pictures. (D) Include multiple messages

True

Literate individuals participate more actively in economic prosperity, have higher earnings and employment, are more educated and informed and contribute more to community activities and enjoy better health and well-being. True or False??

True

People with limited health literacy most often have lower levels of education, are older adults, are migrants and depend on various forms of public transfer payments. True or False??

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Plain language is a communication style that users can understand the first time they read or hear it. Plain language includes. Select all that apply. (A) Familiar language in a passive voice (B) Placement of important information first (C) "Chunking" similar information into smaller groups (D) Avoiding the use of series or lists

True

Productive interactions between patients and providers involve ongoing conversations to ensure that medical terms, health problems, and care plans are clearly understood. True or False??

True

Public Health professional can work to improve health promotion materials such as: forms and instructions, warning and public advisories, and preventive screening information, to insure information is appropriate and easy to understand for the general public. True or False??

Health Literacy

The degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information and services to make appropriate health decisions is called

Assessment, policy development & assurance

What are three core functions in the IOM public health framework? (A) Assessment (B) Communication (C) Policy development (D) Assurance (E) Program planning

12 percent

What percentage of U.S. adults has proficient health literacy?

D

Which is NOT a possible challenge in applying an approach for individuals with limited health literacy skills? (A) Obtaining resources to develop more tailored preventative programs (B) Encouraging members of the target group to advocate for themselves, their families and their communities to receive appropriate healthcare and information (C) Inaccurately assessing knowledge and needs of the target group, as individuals with limited health literacy often feel stigma and shame, prohibiting public health professionals from gaining correct information (D) None of the above. All are possible barriers or challenges.

All of the above

Which of the following are factors that affect health literacy? (a) Communication skills of public health professionals (b) level of complexity of the health information (c) Information dissemination channels (d) All of the above

A, B, C, & D

Which of the following are stakeholders in health literacy? Select ALL that apply. (A) You, as a future healthcare professionals (B) Academic institutions (C) Consumers (D) Faith-based organizations

Focusing efforts on improving awareness

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for improving health literacy? (A) Using plain language (B) Focusing efforts on improving awareness (C) Using culturally and linguistically appropriate communication (D) Employing participatory, user-centered design

B

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for promoting health literacy in your workplace (A) Encourage contractors, grantees, and partners to indicate and evaluate how their activities contribute to improved health literacy. (B) Allow proposal reviewers to develop literacy information based on the general population (C) Recommend that all products, including educational and communication materials, forms, and surveys be written in plain language and tested with the intended users. (D) Provide a presentation on health literacy at a staff meeting.

A, B & D

Which of the following is a consequence for individuals with limited health literacy? Select ALL that apply. (A) Less frequent use of preventative services, such as mammograms, pap smears and flu shots (B) More effective management of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, asthma and HIV/AIDS (C) Less likelihood of understanding food labels (D) More likelihood of feeling embarrassment asking questions or seeking health information

A, B, C, & D

Which of the following might individuals with limited health literacy experience? Select ALL that apply. (A) Silence (B) Shame (C) Lost rights, for example, if a person doesn't fully understand the paperwork to give informed consent. (D) Compromised health

All of the above

Which of the following organizations could serve as a potential partner for disseminating health information to the community? (A) Libraries (B) Adult education programs (C) Social service providers (D) All of the above

A

You are a prevention specialist assigned to the DeKalb County Health Department in Georgia. Over the past five years, DeKalb County has had the highest rates of stroke and heart disease in the state. You are working on a project in collaboration with Grady Memorial Hospital to assess, develop and implement an innovative program that focuses on heart disease and stroke prevention. You begin the project by conducting a needs assessment. This assessment should include which of the following: (A) Health status monitoring to identify health problems and related factors, determining which segments of the population are most affected, and assessing the health literacy skills of the (B) Health status monitoring to identify health problems and related factors, determining which segments of the population are most affected, and developing policies that address issues for the most affected populations (C) Health status monitoring to identify the health problems and related factors, determining which segments of the population are most affected, and mobilizing community partnerships to solve the health problem

D

You are a prevention specialist assigned to the DeKalb County Health Department in Georgia. Over the past five years, while conducting the needs assessment, you discover that certain population segments in the community are more likely to have heart disease or to have had a stroke. Your assessment reveals that health literacy skills are limited among these segments. Individuals within these segments are not aware of the importance of preventing and controlling risk factors, such as high blood pressure, tobacco use, and obesity to reduce the risk. When presented with health information, the target population has trouble associating risk factors with personal actions they can take to prevent these illnesses. You are working on a project in collaboration with Grady Memorial Hospital to assess, develop and implement an innovative program focusing on heart disease and stroke prevention. Now that limited health literacy skills have been identified as one of the community's issues, which essential services will be important when addressing the health literacy needs of the population? (A) Forge partnerships with those who serve and understand your audience. These partners, such as churches or civic groups, can provide expertise or support initiatives that are relevant to your audience. (B) Ensure a competent public health workforce that understands the consequences of limited health literacy and is trained to provide information to those with limited health literacy skills. (C) Ensure a competent public health workforce that understands the consequences of limited health literacy and is trained to provide information to those with limited health literacy skills. (D) All of the above are essential services that are important in addressing health literacy needs.