Question 1

A female patient who is from the Middle East schedules an appointment in a primary care office. To provide culturally responsive care, what will the clinic personnel do when meeting this patient for the first time?

A) Ensure that she is seen by a female provider.
B) Include a male family member in discussions about health care.
C) Inquire about the patient's beliefs about health and treatment.
D) Research middle eastern cultural beliefs about health care.

C

Accepted Answer

Inquiring about the patient's beliefs about health and treatment is the most appropriate action to provide culturally responsive care. This will give the healthcare provider an understanding of the patient's cultural and religious values that can influence their health beliefs and attitudes towards healthcare services. It is also important to recognize that not all individuals from the Middle East share the same beliefs and practices, so assuming that a female provider or including a male family member in discussions may not be appropriate in all cases. Additionally, researching Middle Eastern cultural beliefs can be helpful, but should not replace direct communication with the patient.

Question 2

A primary care provider administers the &#34;Newest Vital Sign&#34; health literacy test to a patient newly diagnosed with a chronic disease. What information is gained by administering this test?&#10;A) Ability to calculate data, along with general knowledge about health&#10;B) Ease of using technology and understanding of graphic data&#10;C) Reading comprehension and reception of oral communication&#10;D) Understanding of and ability to discuss health care concerns

Accepted Answer

The "Newest Vital Sign" test assesses a patient's ability to read and interpret health-related information, such as nutrition labels, which involves calculating data and understanding health-related concepts.

Question 3

What is the main reason for using the REALM-SF instrument to evaluate health literacy?&#10;A) It assesses numeracy skills.&#10;B) It enhances patient-provider communication.&#10;C) It evaluates medical word recognition.&#10;D) It measures technology knowledge.

Accepted Answer

The REALM-SF (Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine-Short Form) is primarily used to evaluate an individual's ability to recognize and understand common medical terms and lay terms for body parts and illnesses, which is essential for gauging health literacy.

Deck 5: An Introduction to Health Care Disparities and Culturally Responsive Primary Care