Consumer Health Literacy Quiz
Instructions: Test your knowledge about consumer health literacy by answering the following 12 questions. Choose the best answer for each question and check your understanding with the answers at the end.
1. What does the term "health literacy" refer to?
b) Understanding and using health information to make informed decisions
a) The ability to read medical documents
c) Having access to healthcare services
d) None of the above
2. Which of the following statements best defines the concept of "informed consent"?
a) Agreeing to a medical procedure without fully understanding its risks and benefits
b) Being aware of all the potential risks and benefits of a medical procedure before agreeing to it
c) Allowing a healthcare provider to make decisions on your behalf
d) None of the above
3. What is the purpose of a prescription medication label?
a) To provide information about the medication's side effects
b) To indicate the medication's price
c) To guide the patient on how to take the medication safely and effectively
d) None of the above
4. Which of the following is an example of preventive healthcare?
a) Getting a flu shot
b) Visiting the doctor when you're already sick
c) Taking pain medication for a headache
d) None of the above
5. True or False: It is important to ask questions if you do not understand information provided by your healthcare provider.
6. What does the acronym "FDA" stand for?
a) Federal Drug Association
b) Food and Drug Administration
c) Functional Dietary Assessment
d) None of the above
7. What is the purpose of the "Nutrition Facts" label on packaged foods?
a) To provide information about the nutritional content of the food
b) To list the ingredients used in the food product
c) To advertise the product's health benefits
d) None of the above
8. Which of the following healthcare resources can help you find reliable information about medical conditions and treatments?
a) Social media posts
b) Government health websites and multiple, credible websites where health information is consistent.
c) Personal blogs
d) None of the above
9. What does the term "co-payment" refer to in healthcare?
a) The total amount paid for a medical service
b) The portion of healthcare costs covered by insurance
c) The fee paid by the patient each time they visit the doctor
d) None of the above
10. True or False: Having health insurance guarantees that all healthcare services will be fully covered without any out-of-pocket expenses.
11. True or False: The six standard ADLs are generally recognized as bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring (getting in and out of bed or chair), eating, and continence.
12. How many ADLs must a person typically be unable to perform to qualify for LTC (long-term care) benefits?
a) One
b) When an individual needs help without assistance for two or more of the six standard ADL’s or has a cognitive impairment.
c) Two
d) B and C
e) None of the above
Answer Key:
1. (b) Understanding and using health information to make informed decisions
2. (b) Being aware of all the potential risks and benefits of a medical procedure before agreeing to it
3. (c) To guide the patient on how to take the medication safely and effectively
4. (a) Getting a flu shot
5. True
6. (b) Food and Drug Administration
7. (a) To provide information about the nutritional content of the food
8. (b) Government health websites
9. (c) The fee paid by the patient each time they visit the doctor
10. False
11. True
12. (d) B and C