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Making Informed Healthcare Decisions Answers

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Which shows the process of making informed healthcare decisions?

A
awareness—choices—results
B
awareness—results—choices
C
choices—awareness—results
D
results—choices—awareness
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Why would a website for a for-profit organization most likely be an unreliable source for healthcare product information?

A
The organization is part of the government.
B
The organization is trying to sell the product
C
The organization does not try to make money.
D
The organization is part of an educational institution.
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Which benefit results from making informed healthcare decisions?

A
Every potential health issue is prevented.
B
Individuals are empowered to take responsibility.
C
Access to ever-changing information is limited.
D
The freedom to make individual choices about care is reduced.
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What characteristic should a person look for when purchasing a health product or service?

A
It uses attractive advertising.
B
It is of superior quality.
C
It is used by celebrities.
D
It is the cheapest on the market.
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Sarah’s doctor recommends that she get an MRI to help diagnose the cause of her headaches. The doctor provides a list of MRI facilities. Which is an indicator that a facility is a poor choice for Sarah?

A
The facility has new, state-of-the-art equipment.
B
The facility is recommended by her family doctor.
C
The facility has been operating for more than five years.
D
The facility accepts most health insurance policies but not Sarah’s.
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Tessa’s friend Milo offers her a ride home. Tessa does not like riding with Milo. He insists that everyone wear a seat belt, and he listens to classical music. He drives a small car, and usually texts while driving.Why should Tessa refuse Milo’s offer?

A
Milo texts while driving.
B
Milo listens to classical music.
C
Milo drives a small car.
D
Milo insists that everyone wear a seat belt.
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Ratosha is thinking about getting a flu shot. Which statement describes a positive influence on her decision-making process?

A
Her school nurse recommends the flu shot.
B
Her parents do not usually get flu shots.
C
Her best friend says that the flu shot made her sick.
D
She reads an article stating that flu shots are ineffective this year.
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Isabella’s current cardiologist is moving to a different state, so Isabella found a new cardiologist. Which is an indicator that the new cardiologist is a poor choice?

A
The cardiologist is a specialist in the field.
B
The cardiologist takes most forms of insurance.
C
The cardiologist has been in practice for 10 years.
D
The cardiologist is not recommended by her current cardiologist.
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When should a person use collaborative decision-making?

A
when a lack of understanding exists
B
when a lot of information is available
C
when the needed financial resources are available
D
when a person can overcome barriers independently
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Joshua is researching diabetes treatments online. Which criteria indicate that the provider of this information is likely a reliable source? Check all that apply.The provider is on a for-profit website.The provider is on a nonprofit website.The provider is the seller of the product.The provider is on the insurance company’s website.The provider will not profit from the purchase.

A
The provider is on a for-profit website.
B
The provider is on a nonprofit website.
C
The provider is the seller of the product.
D
The provider is on the insurance company’s website.
E
The provider will not profit from the purchase.

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