quiz 3 Flashcards
(24 cards)
Teach Back
The teach-back method is also called what?
lecture 3
physician patient communication loop
Newest Vital Sign
What is Newest Vital Sign?
lecture 4
it tests for general health literacy, numeracy, and comprehension skills
Newest Vital Sign
How long does the NVS test take?
lecture 4
3 minutes
Newest Vital Sign
What is NVS based on?
lecture 4
an ice cream container nutrition label
Newest Vital Sign
How does the scoring work for NVS?
lecture 4
6 questions asked
if less than 4 questions answered incorrectly then limited health literacy is expected (the lower the score, the lower the health literacy)
Newest Vital Sign
Who can administer NVS?
lecture 4
an RN or trained staff can administer it during vital signs
Newest Vital Sign
What should you NOT do when administering NVS?
- do not tell patient if they answer correct/incorrect
- do not prompt patient / give advice
- do not show the patient their score
Newest Vital Sign
Why does an ice cream label work as a predictor of the ability to understand medical instructions?
lecture 4
the ability to read and analyze a nutrition label requires the same analytical and conceptual skills that are needed to understand and follow a provider’s medical instructions
Diabetes
What is prevalence?
lecture 4
how many people have it
- also remembered as:
total
Diabetes
What is incidence?
lecture 4
how many new people have it
Diabetes
According to data from 2017-2022, what is the prevalence of diabetes?
lecture 4
38.4 million people
Diabetes
According to data from 2017-2022, what is the incidence of diabetes?
lecture 4
1.2 million new cases (in 2021)
Diabetes
Who is at higher risk for diabetes?
lecture
minorities
- American Indian / Alaska Native
- Black
- Hispanic
- Asian
Diabetes
What are the complications of diabetes?
lecture 4
most common
- CVD (heart disease): high blood sugar can damage blood vessels
- Nephropathy (kidney disease): diabetes is the primary cause of chronic kidney disease
- Neuropathy (nerve damage): amputations
- Retinopathy (eye damage): going blind
other
- digestive problems
- gum disease and cavities
- osteoporosis
What are the leading causes of death?
lecture 4
- heart disease
- cancer
- accidents
- COVID-19
- stroke
Health Literate Care
What is 1 of the 2 principles of health literate care?
lecture 5
all people have the right to health information that helps them make informed decisions
Health Literate Care
What is other (2nd) principle of health literate care?
lecture 5
health services should be delivered in ways that are understandable and lead to health, longevity, and good quality of life
Health Literate Care Model
What is the assumption of the Health Literate Care Model?
lecture 5
approach all patients as if they are at risk of not understanding their health conditions or treatments
Health Literate Care Model
According to the Health Literate Care Model, what does high quality care depend on?
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- patient enagement: individual action for patient
- timeliness and resources to act
- knowledge of staff: anti-bias training, cultural/spiritual humility
- access to services: provide appropiate resources to the patient
Health Literate Care Model
What is the problem with Crisis-Care?
- not preventative
- use of medical jargon
- no confirmation of patient understanding
- doctor patient interaction very very limited
- no following up with patient
- etc.
Health Literate Care Model
What are some key aspects of the Health Literate Care Model?
lecture 5
- following up with patient
- simple forms
- offering help
- doctor actually listens to patient (increased interaction time)
- use easy to understand terms to explain condition
- allow patient to ask questions
- teach back method
- tools and resources given to patient to help
Health Literate Care Model
How do health-literate organizations support people?
lecture 5
they help to:
1. navigate
2. understand
3. use information and services
Health Literate Care
What needs have to be considered?
lecture 5
- access
- quality
- cost
What is a Majority-Minority Area?
lecture 5
an area where less than 50% of the population is non-hispanic white
- 16 states
- all territories
