Mod. 2 Health literacy and health disparities

Question 1

A nurse ensures that a patient understands their medication by using simple language and teach-back methods. What is this an example of?
A) Health literacy
B) Linguistic competence
C) Cultural identity
D) Comfort

Answer 1

A) Health literacy

Question 2

A patient struggles to follow discharge instructions due to limited understanding of medical terms. What is this an example of?
A) Health literacy barrier
B) Cultural bias
C) Health disparity
D) Linguistic competence

Answer 2

A) Health literacy barrier

Question 3

A minority group has higher rates of chronic disease due to limited access to healthcare. What is this an example of?
A) Health disparity
B) Linguistic competence
C) Cultural competence
D) Health equity

Answer 3

A) Health disparity

Question 4

A hospital provides interpreters and translated materials for patients with limited English proficiency. What is this an example of?
A) Health disparity
B) Linguistic competence
C) Cultural competence
D) Confirmation

Answer 4

B) Linguistic competence

Question 5

A patient identifies as Black and expresses that their cultural experiences impact their views on healthcare. What identity does this represent?
A) Racial identity
B) Linguistic competence
C) Cultural bias
D) Ethnic identity

Answer 5

A) Racial identity

Question 6

A patient identifies as Mexican American and shares that traditional Mexican healing practices are part of their beliefs. What identity does this represent?
A) Ethnic identity
B) Racial identity
C) Health disparity
D) Cultural humility

Answer 6

A) Ethnic identity

Question 7

A patient describes values, customs, and traditions that shape their perception of health and illness. What identity is this?
A) Cultural identity
B) Racial identity
C) Health disparity
D) Back-channeling

Answer 7

A) Cultural identity

Question 8

A patient expresses that their chronic pain affects their ability to work and spend time with family. What is this an example of?
A) Disease
B) Illness
C) Health disparity
D) Cultural competence

Answer 8

B) Illness

Question 9

A provider diagnoses a patient with hypertension based on elevated blood pressure readings. What is this an example of?
A) Disease
B) Illness
C) Health literacy
D) Probing

Answer 9

A) Disease