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Health Literacy Quiz
Health Literacy Quiz
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Question 1 1 out of 1 points
Which of the following is the strongest predictor of a person’s health
status?
Selected Answer:
c. Literacy skills
Correct Answer:
c. Literacy skills
Feedback: The correct answer is “c” (Literacy skills). Although low
health literacy can affect everyone regardless of
background or educational level, studies on the issue
show that limited literacy skills are a stronger predictor
of an individual's health status than age, income,
employment status, education level, and racial or ethnic
group.
“Health Literacy: Report of the Council on Scientific
Affairs.” JAMA 1999:281:552-557.
Question 2 1 out of 1 points
Who is NOT at risk for low health literacy?
Selected Answer:
e. None of the above
Correct Answer:
e. None of the above
Feedback: The correct answer is “e” (None of the above). Everyone
in the United States is susceptible regardless of age, race,
education or income.
“Health Literacy and the Prescription Drug Experience: The
Frontline Perspective from Patients, Physicians and
Pharmacists.” RoperASW, September 2002.
Selected Answer:
a. 80 percent
Correct Answer:
a. 80 percent
Feedback: The correct answer is “a” (80 percent). Up to 80% of
patients forget what their doctor tells them as soon as
they leave the office. And nearly 50% of what they do
remember is recalled incorrectly.
Selected Answer:
d. All of the above.
Correct Answer:
d. All of the above.
Feedback: The correct answer is “d” (All of the above). People with
low health literacy are often embarrassed or ashamed to
admit they have difficulty understanding health
information and instructions. They use well-practiced
coping mechanisms that effectively mask their problem.
Correct Answer:
e. None of the above.
Feedback: The correct answer is “e” (None of the above). All of the
statements are true. Low health literacy negatively
impacts compliance, clinical outcomes and healthcare
costs.