PH. Health Literacy (Exam 1)
Health Literacy - answer_______ _______ is the degree to which an individual has the
capacity to obtain, communicate, process, and understand basic health information and
services.
1. knowledge base
2. medical terminology
3. culture/language
4. communication skills
5. demands of the healthcare system - answer Name the factors which influence health
literacy. (5)
1. less likely to use preventative services
2. less knowledge of medical conditions and treatments
3. higher rates of hospitalization
4. poor health status
5. higher health care costs
6. stigma and shame - answer Name 6 health outcomes impacted by poor health
literacy.
proficient - answerThe _____ category of health literacy is complex and challenging and
is proven by defining a medical term.
intermediate - answerThe _______ category of health literacy is moderately challenging
and is proven by: determining a healthy weight form a BMI chart, interpreting an Rx
label, and interpreting an OTC label.
basic - answerThe ______ category of health literacy can understand simple every day
activities and easily understands a patient education handout.
below basic - answerThe _______ ________ category of health literacy can perform the
simplest task which is circling a date on an appointment slip.
Did not graduate high school, black or Hispanic, older than 65, disabled - answerWhat
are some typical characteristics of a person who has below basic health literacy?
ACDEG - answerWhich of the following are considered common tools used to assess
health literacy? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
A. National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL)
B. Regional Assessment of Medical Society (RAMS)
C. Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine (REALM)
D. Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (TOFLA)
Health Literacy - answer_______ _______ is the degree to which an individual has the
capacity to obtain, communicate, process, and understand basic health information and
services.
1. knowledge base
2. medical terminology
3. culture/language
4. communication skills
5. demands of the healthcare system - answer Name the factors which influence health
literacy. (5)
1. less likely to use preventative services
2. less knowledge of medical conditions and treatments
3. higher rates of hospitalization
4. poor health status
5. higher health care costs
6. stigma and shame - answer Name 6 health outcomes impacted by poor health
literacy.
proficient - answerThe _____ category of health literacy is complex and challenging and
is proven by defining a medical term.
intermediate - answerThe _______ category of health literacy is moderately challenging
and is proven by: determining a healthy weight form a BMI chart, interpreting an Rx
label, and interpreting an OTC label.
basic - answerThe ______ category of health literacy can understand simple every day
activities and easily understands a patient education handout.
below basic - answerThe _______ ________ category of health literacy can perform the
simplest task which is circling a date on an appointment slip.
Did not graduate high school, black or Hispanic, older than 65, disabled - answerWhat
are some typical characteristics of a person who has below basic health literacy?
ACDEG - answerWhich of the following are considered common tools used to assess
health literacy? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
A. National Assessment of Adult Literacy (NAAL)
B. Regional Assessment of Medical Society (RAMS)
C. Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine (REALM)
D. Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (TOFLA)
