Exam Preview for 2357: Lost in Translation: Applying Health Literac

Lost in Translation: Applying Health Literacy Solutions

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1. What is health literacy? The ability to read medical texts The responsibility of healthcare professionals to inform patients Knowledge and competencies that enable people to access, understand, appraise, and use information and services in ways that promote and maintain good health and well-being The accumulation of health knowledge solely in schools
2. Why might individuals with low health literacy need help with monitoring/self-monitoring of symptoms? Because they can easily understand all medical instructions Because they have no difficulty in managing their health Because they are typically healthcare professionals Because they may struggle with implementing interventions and managing symptoms
3. Which of the following statements about "teach back" is true? It results in improved patient outcomes by ensuring comprehension It is only used for explaining medication regimes It is a method to test the memory of patients To shift the responsibility of learning entirely onto the patient
4. What is a recommended action to take at the end of a healthcare communication session? Ask the patient to summarize the session for you End the session without reviewing the information provided Summarize the key points to reinforce understanding Provide additional information not covered earlier
5. How should healthcare professionals encourage shared decision-making? By avoiding any complex discussions By encouraging discussion regarding the patient's preferences and choices By making all decisions for the patient By focusing only on medical jargon