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Question 1
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Which of the following is NOT correct about health literacy?
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it is the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decision
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involves cultural influences on both the professional and the public
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if one is literate, they are health literate
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involves more than communication between physicians and their patients
Question 2
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Which of the following best describes literacy?
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an individual can read and write, and communicate with other individuals
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able to read on a high school level, and speak English
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an individual's ability to read, write, and speak in English and compute and solve problems at levels
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able to read and write on a college level, and speak some English
Question 3
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What percentage of high school graduates have limited health literacy?
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10%
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22%
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45%
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56%
Question 4
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Which of the following is a factor that affect health literacy in the public health system and professional practice?
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Communication skills of public health professionals
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Discrimination/prejudice
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existing public health infrastructure
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cultural and linguistic suitability of health info and services
Question 5
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What percentage of adults showed the highest proficiency level on literacy tasks?
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12%
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5%
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22%
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50%
Question 6
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What is the role of stakeholders?
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improve communication
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improve health status
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increase public access to recommended preventive care
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all of the above
Question 7
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Which of the following is a core functional area?
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assurance
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insurance
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assignment
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implementation
Question 8
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T/F: Barriers include securing resources, getting individuals with limited health literacy skills to advocate for themselves, and experiencing stigma and shame
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- True
- False
Question 9
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What are the most common barrier(s) for public health professionals?
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use of technical or medical terminology
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cultural competency
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limited awareness of cultural differences
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focusing on actions rather than information
Question 10
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What are strategies to improve health literacy?
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use plain language
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design messages that are participator and user-centered
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use eye contact and hand movements
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educate patients on common words
Question 11
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Which of following is not a potential partnership?
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adult education centers
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social service providers
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local job training programs
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local pharmacies
Question 12
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T/F: Media is the primary source of health information for many adults in the US.
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- True
- False
Question 13
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Which of the following address health literacy needs?
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forging partnerships
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educating and empowering people
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ensuring a competent public health workforce
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all of the above
Question 14
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What are the 2 essential services in public health assessment?
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inform, educate, empower
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monitor health status to identify/solve problems
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develop policies and plans to support health efforts
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diagnosing and investigating health problems/hazards
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