Making Consumer Choices

When choosing a healthcare provider, who is responsible for making sure insurance covers the care?
A.
you
B.
doctors
C.
insurance companies
D.
nurses

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A

Advertisements are designed to __________.
A.
convince consumers to purchase their products
B.
emphasize the benefits of the products
C.
provide messages that make products seem glamorous
D.
all of the above

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D

When making informed decisions about health products or procedures, it’s important to consider __________.
A.
risks, costs, and caution
B.
credibility, risks, and costs
C.
risks, credibility, and friends’ referrals
D.
none of the above

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B

Which of the following recently developed technologies has NOT greatly increased the speed of information dissemination?
A.
smartphones
B.
e-mail
C.
typewriter
D.
teleconferencing

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C

Medical information is more readily available now than at any point in the past.

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True

What is a good way to establish the credibility of online sources?
A.
checking the site for links to other credible sources
B.
assess the presentation of the material for professionalism
C.
determine if the site presents good, unbiased coverage of the topics
D.
all of the above

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D

The average adult in the US watches _____ hours of television each week.
A.
12
B.
16
C.
28
D.
48

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C

Natural remedies are usually more effective and safer because they are thoroughly tested.

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False

Technology has provided methods for near-instantaneous transmission of information.

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True

All websites with medical information should be considered credible.

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False