Question 1

Of the nearly 75% of adults in the United States that use the internet, what percent have searched for health or medical information?
A) 40%
B) 60%
C) 80%
D) 100%

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

From the 2009 National Health Interview Survey, who searches more for health information on the internet?
A) Men
B) Women
C) Adolescents
D) Older Adults

Accepted Answer

Women tend to search for health information on the internet more than men, adolescents, or older adults, according to various health surveys and studies.

Question 3

According to the Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project, what percentage of cell phone users searched for health information?
A) About a quarter
B) About a third
C) About half
D) Nearly all

Accepted Answer

According to the Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project, about a third of cell phone users searched for health information.

Question 4

In a qualitative study from Germany, when participants were observed performing health-related searches, they usually:
A) Used Google and multiple search terms
B) Used government sites and Boolean operators
C) Used the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web site
D) Used Yahoo and a single search term

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a qualitative study from Germany, when...

Question 5

To narrow an internet search, words such as AND, OR, or NOT are called:
A) Search compressors
B) Narrowing terms
C) Boolean logic
D) Internet restrictions

Accepted Answer

Boolean logic uses operators like AND, OR, and NOT to refine search results by combining or excluding keywords.

Question 6

People searching for health information online are most often searching for information about:
A) Specific medical conditions
B) New medications
C) Medical breakthroughs
D) Health care costs

Accepted Answer

People searching for health information online most often look for information about specific medical conditions to understand symptoms, treatments, and management options.

Question 7

In the Health Online 2013 survey, what do most people do when confronted with a serious health issue?
A) Consult a medical librarian
B) Consult a trusted family member
C) Consult their friends
D) Consult with a physician or other health professional

Accepted Answer

Most people consult with a physician or other health professional when confronted with a serious health issue, as they are considered reliable sources for medical advice and treatment.

Question 8

The AMA principles, Health on the Net Foundation, and the e-Health Code of Ethics are all examples of:
A) Efforts to promote quality of health internet sites
B) Non-profit organization that manage health information
C) National laws to regulate internet information
D) For-profit initiatives to improve health care

Accepted Answer

These are all initiatives aimed at ensuring the quality and reliability of health information available on the internet. They provide guidelines and standards to help users identify trustworthy health websites.

Question 9

Important questions when searching for health information online include asking:
A) What is the source of funding for the web site?
B) Who is the author?
C) How much bias is evident?
D) All of these

Accepted Answer

All of these questions are important to assess the credibility and reliability of health information online.

Question 10

Public health benefits of teaching people to search for high-quality online information include:
A) Finding weight loss information
B) Raising awareness of new and serious disease outbreaks
C) Both
D) Neither

Accepted Answer

Raising awareness of new and serious disease outbreaks is a public health benefit of teaching people to search for high-quality online information.

Question 11

Generally, a prominent limitation of online health information is:
A) Cost and affordability
B) Accuracy and oversight
C) Harmful consequences
D) Availability for non-English speaking individuals

Accepted Answer

Online health information often lacks accuracy and proper oversight, leading to the spread of misinformation.

Question 12

Risks of online searching are:
A) Found on the CDC web page
B) Reportable to state health departments
C) Infrequently documented
D) More common in the United States

Accepted Answer

The answer of Risks of online searching are:
A) Found on...

Question 13

"Codes of conduct" are regulatory requirements for internet sites established by the United States government.

Accepted Answer

Codes of conduct are typically guidelines or rules set by organizations or companies themselves, not regulatory requirements imposed by the U.S. government.

Question 14

Health on the Net Foundation (HON) is a nongovernmental organization that publishes principles and tools for higher quality web searching.

Accepted Answer

The Health on the Net Foundation is a nongovernmental organization that aims to promote the dissemination of useful and reliable health information online, and it provides guidelines and tools to improve the quality of health-related web content.

Question 15

One limitation of published methods to ensure quality of websites is that many are no longer used after 5 years.

Accepted Answer

Many methods become outdated due to rapid technological advancements and changes in web standards, leading to their decline in usage over time.

Question 16

In a study of thirty-four Texas high school students, more than 60% of students thought web sites were accurate, when more than half were not.

Accepted Answer

The statement indicates that a majority of the students believed websites were accurate, despite the fact that more than half of the websites were not accurate, which aligns with the given information.

Question 17

In a study of thirty-four Texas high school students, students found much accurate information because web sites were both accurate and well-designed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a study of thirty-four Texas high...

Question 18

In the United States, nearly 75% of adults use the Internet, and about 25% have searched for health information online.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the United States, nearly 75% of...

Question 19

Nearly 1/3 of all cell phone users in the United States, in one study, has used their phone to search for health information.

Accepted Answer

A study by the Pew Research Center found that a significant portion of cell phone users in the U.S. have used their phones to search for health information, supporting the claim.

Question 20

In one study conducted in Germany, reported that professional expertise and use of scientific references were important in defining a high-quality Internet site.

Accepted Answer

The study highlights that professional expertise and scientific references contribute to the credibility and quality of information on the Internet.

Quiz 2: Improving Health Literacy: Finding High-Quality, Web-Based Information

Of the nearly 75% of adults in the United States that use the internet, what percent have searched for health or medical information?

From the 2009 National Health Interview Survey, who searches more for health information on the internet?

According to the Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project, what percentage of cell phone users searched for health information?

In a qualitative study from Germany, when participants were observed performing health-related searches, they usually:

To narrow an internet search, words such as AND, OR, or NOT are called:

People searching for health information online are most often searching for information about:

In the Health Online 2013 survey, what do most people do when confronted with a serious health issue?

The AMA principles, Health on the Net Foundation, and the e-Health Code of Ethics are all examples of:

Important questions when searching for health information online include asking:

Public health benefits of teaching people to search for high-quality online information include:

Generally, a prominent limitation of online health information is:

Risks of online searching are: