Chapter 14: Social Networking and Other Web-Based Applications in Healthcare

Chapter 14: Social Networking and Other Web-Based Applications in Healthcare

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A case manager wants to communicate with her clients on a regular basis by sending short messages that encourage health promotion tips. The tool best suited for this task is:

ANS:  C

Clients may benefit from short, directed messages; thus microblogging (a form of short messages) is the most appropriate. The other choices (Facebook, e-mail, and Second Life) are not appropriate for sending short messages.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply                   REF:   p. 227

2. The percentage of adults using social media to seek healthcare information is:

ANS:  C

According to the Pew Internet Study of 2011, between 40% and 60% of adults use social media to seek healthcare information.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   p. 228

3. Which group is allowed to share personal health information on social media sites?

ANS:  C

Healthcare providers are not allowed to share this information, but patients/consumers are not restricted.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   pp. 229-230

4. Which is an example of apomediation?

ANS:  B

Apomediation means standing by the patient rather than standing between the patient and the web.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understand            REF:   p. 233