Pop Quiz! Test Your Health Literacy

Health literacy is the key that turns information into real-life healthy decisions. From the fine print on a prescription label to the advice we get at a doctor’s visit, understanding health terms is the difference between feeling confused and feeling confident.

To make it fun—and useful—we’ve put together four quizzes to test your knowledge of everyday health terms and situations. Give one a try — you might be surprised at what you already know and what could make your next doctor’s visit or prescription pick up a little easier. The more you know, the more confident you’ll feel speaking up, asking questions and being an advocate for your health.

Ready to Play? — Take a Quiz

Each quiz has five multiple-choice questions. Select an answer to see if you’re correct. The next question appears automatically, or click the “X” to skip ahead. When you finish, you’ll see your score and can review your answers.

 

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Quiz 1 – Health Literacy At Your Appointment

Do you speak the same language as your doctor, nurse or pharmacist? See if you can define these terms commonly heard in the doctor’s office.

Quiz 2 Health Care Lingo

From television shows to news stories to conversations with friends and family, health care lingo is all around us. Do you know what these terms mean?

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Quiz 3 Prevention

Good health outcomes come from something called “prevention.” But how does it work? Test your knowledge with these five questions.

Scrabble pieces arranged t o spell the word "Health."

Quiz 4 Know the Acronym

Medical care can feel like alphabet soup. Can you crack the code on these commonly used acronyms?

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