The patient is asked to complete an admission form. The patient hands the form to his spouse and asks her to complete the form, stating, "I forgot my glasses." The patient's actions demonstrate
a. functional health literacy.
b. word recognition test.
c. low health literacy.
d. reading comprehension test.
C
Behaviors such as handing a form to family member to complete, claiming to be too tired, or "forgetting" one's glasses are a few behaviors that may be used by individuals to hide their limitations or low health literacy. Word recognition tests consist of lists of health care terms that patients are asked to read. Reading comprehension tests assess understanding of health care information presented but do not demonstrate the individual's ability to apply this information. Functional health literacy tests assess the individual's level of comprehension and ability to put into action what he or she has learned.
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