Exam 15: Digital Health

What percentage of Canadians used the Internet to search for medical and health information in 2009?

When developing an online health promotion resource, Stacey uses short words and short sentences. In addition, she chooses to use simpler language over difficult words. Which strategy is Stacey using?

Clarissa, an e-health specialist, is planning an update to a health unit's website. She is checking the content for readability. What is readability?

Which statement is the best example of writing in plain language?

Which of the following is part of the Health on the Net code of conduct for medical and health websites?

Jackson is a nurse who is planning a smoking awareness campaign for students, teachers, and parents at a junior high school. He wants to develop a web page and use social networks in this campaign. The school population is diverse and includes students with different abilities. Jackson is meeting with the teachers and parents to discuss the significant potential the website has to enhance the students' health decision-making. In order to inform students about safety, what needs to be part of the initiative?

List 5 questions you can pose to help your clients assess the quality of information they are accessing on the internet.

Outline three benefits and three drawbacks of online counselling. Provide examples of two practice areas that has been successful in using online counselling.

What website design element would be appropriate for people with low vision?

Jackson is a nurse who is planning a smoking awareness campaign for students, teachers, and parents at a junior high school. He wants to develop a web page and use social networks in this campaign. The school population is diverse and includes students with disabilities. While designing the website Jackson must adhere to accessibility standards for people with disabilities. What is the minimally acceptable standard?

What is the digital divide?

Rewrite the following statement at a grade 9 and a grade 6 reading level. It is recommended that you breastfeed your baby with an appropriate latch and audible swallowing until she indicates satisfaction and releases from the breast spontaneously. Aim to feed your baby at least 8 to 12 times in each 24-hour period for at least the first 6 weeks postpartum. Monitor the baby's output after each feeding and record all bowel movements and urinations.

What is the target reading level for websites intended for laypersons?

Jackson is a nurse who is planning a smoking awareness campaign for students, teachers, and parents at a junior high school. He wants to develop a web page and use social networks in this campaign. The school population is diverse and includes students with disabilities. Mrs. Mitchell, a parent of one of the students, is visually impaired. Mrs. Mitchell asks Jackson if there are any tools available to assist her in using the Internet. How should Jackson respond?

What is included as a recommended nursing action with respect to health information on the internet.

A nurse has created a web page for teachers on comprehensive school health. The nurse is going to use the Simple Measure of Gobbledygook (SMOG) Readability Test to assess the website. What information will this tool provide?

Which group is most likely to use the Internet as a source of health information?

Informatics competencies build on foundational aspects of existing registered nursing professional standards and expectations. Which of the following public health competencies are included? Select all that apply.

Jana, a healthy 25-year-old, works in a service industry. She uses the Internet on her work breaks to search for information about health issues relevant to her. Why might she be looking for health information online?

Jackson is a nurse who is planning a smoking awareness campaign for students, teachers, and parents at a junior high school. He wants to develop a web page and use social networks in this campaign. The school population is diverse and includes students with disabilities. Jackson knows the students will surf the net, so he is developing guiding questions to help the students assess the quality of the Internet site. Which question would be most useful in determining the quality of health information?