HCA 470 Chapter 3

Question 1

Approximately what percent of adults lack the health literacy skills required to manage their health needs?

Accepted Answer

12%

Question 2

Low literacy levels are linked to:

Accepted Answer

a. Less use of preventive services

Question 3

Program/evaluation should be planned around goals & objectives without consideration to factors like health disparities

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

One strategy that can be used to ensure a document is written in plain language includes:

Accepted Answer

Putting important information first

Question 5

By looking at access to health care alone, without linking it to other issues, you are able to predict health outcomes.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

Since 1950, the top four causes of death have remained unchanged.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Availability of nutritious, adequate & safe food; & the ability to acquire acceptable foods without stealing

Accepted Answer

Food security

Question 8

Increased health care spending automatically leads to improved health and longer life expectancy.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

MAP-IT, the research tool, stands for:

Accepted Answer

Mobilize, Assess, Plan, Implement, Track

Question 10

Affordable housing is defined as a family paying less than what percent of its annual income on housing?

Accepted Answer

30%

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