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Health Literacy: Ensuring We Are Understood

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1.  Limited health literacy is associated with: Higher mortality rates Greater use of inpatient care Greater use of emergency department care All of the above

2.  What is the best reading level for written materials used with clients? 3rd – 4th grade 5th – 6th grade 7th – 8th grade 9th – 10th grade

3.  Characteristics of clear speech include: Longer pauses between phrases Longer duration of some speech sounds Avoiding modified or reduced vowels All of the above

4.  Which of the following represents the clearest words or phrases that reflect good health literacy practices? Every year Behavior modification Your appointment is at 11:00. Check in 20 minutes early. Neurological

5.  The research suggests that health literacy skills are the lowest for which population: Hispanic/Latinx population White adults Persons with private insurance Persons with higher levels of education