HCD 310 Quiz 4 Questions And
Answers
/. If you are able understand health information, but you choose not to learn much about
health issues, you have differential health literacy. T/F - Answer-F**
/.Which of the following exemplifies people with health literacy challenges?
- A person who does not understand the language in which medical directions are given
- A person who can read but cannot do much math
- A person who is unwilling to learn about health issues
- All - Answer-All
/.An editorial in your local paper criticizes affirmative action policies because they
require organizations that receive public money to admit unqualified applicants. What is
the problem with this argument?
- The US Supreme Court struck down affirmative action laws in 2001
- Affirmative action does not apply to hiring or admission policies
- Affirmative action gives preference to minority candidates only if they meet established
criteria for admission or employment
- Affirmative action is based on quotas relfecting the overall population - Answer--
Affirmative action gives preference to minority candidates only if they meet established
criteria for admission or employment
/.Which of the following is good advice for people trying to share health information with
members of marginalized populations?
- Try to help members establish a new worldview
- Allow members of the target population to emerge as leaders
- Do not assume they have many skills or resources; provide these for them
- Be very clear about your expectations (not this one) -
/.Which of the following is a good rule of thumb when communicating with people who
have disabilities?
- Avoid mentioning the disability, even if you know the person well
- Avoid sensitive subjects such as sex and health
- Do not insist on offering your assistance. If they say no thank, respect their wishes
- All (not this one) -
Answers
/. If you are able understand health information, but you choose not to learn much about
health issues, you have differential health literacy. T/F - Answer-F**
/.Which of the following exemplifies people with health literacy challenges?
- A person who does not understand the language in which medical directions are given
- A person who can read but cannot do much math
- A person who is unwilling to learn about health issues
- All - Answer-All
/.An editorial in your local paper criticizes affirmative action policies because they
require organizations that receive public money to admit unqualified applicants. What is
the problem with this argument?
- The US Supreme Court struck down affirmative action laws in 2001
- Affirmative action does not apply to hiring or admission policies
- Affirmative action gives preference to minority candidates only if they meet established
criteria for admission or employment
- Affirmative action is based on quotas relfecting the overall population - Answer--
Affirmative action gives preference to minority candidates only if they meet established
criteria for admission or employment
/.Which of the following is good advice for people trying to share health information with
members of marginalized populations?
- Try to help members establish a new worldview
- Allow members of the target population to emerge as leaders
- Do not assume they have many skills or resources; provide these for them
- Be very clear about your expectations (not this one) -
/.Which of the following is a good rule of thumb when communicating with people who
have disabilities?
- Avoid mentioning the disability, even if you know the person well
- Avoid sensitive subjects such as sex and health
- Do not insist on offering your assistance. If they say no thank, respect their wishes
- All (not this one) -
