NR 232 module 1.02
What do the statements below all have in common? Vaccinations cause autism. Fish oil causes prostate cancer. Hospital errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States.
All of the statements are untrue
Which of the following is the greatest concern about information presented on the Internet?
Its validity is not guaranteed.
true or false: wikipedia is an excellent website to go to when seeking health-related information.
false
Which topics should you consider when determining whether a website can be trusted? Select all that apply.
Privacy, Date of publication, source
true or false: This is an example of a sensational writing style: "Pills contain secret ingredient guaranteed to cure diabetes!!!!"
true
Why is it essential for healthcare providers to demonstrate information literacy in relation to online health resources?
So they can guide patients to reliable online health resources.
True or false: When you are conducting research online, it is important to know who funds the website you are viewing.
true
true or false: a doctor is the best place to seek answers to health-related questions.
true
Which of the following is NOT one of the six frames of the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education?
Authority as a domain
True or False: The author of the content is not an important consideration when evaluating online health information.
False
True or false: All health-related websites can be trusted to provide reliable information.
False
