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Average score: 89%
Who is NOT at risk for low health literacy?
The correct answer is "None of the above"
Health literacy refers only to the ability to read and understand written information.
The correct answer is "False"
What percentage of patients forgets what the doctor told them as soon as they leave the office?
The correct answer is "80 percent"
How many adult Americans have difficulty reading and understanding health information?
The correct answer is "90 million"
Which of the following are coping mechanisms used by patients with low health literacy?
The correct answer is "All of the above."
Which of these statements about people with low health literacy is FALSE?
The correct answer is "None of the above."
Health literacy is an issue only for those providers treating ethnic minorities.
The correct answer is "False"
The average adult reading level in the United States is:
The correct answer is "8th-9th grade"
Encouraging patients to ask more questions during the exam will increase the length of their visit.
The correct answer is "False"