Risk Assessment Quiz

Advanced Risk Assessment Quiz

Test your digital health literacy with scenario-based questions. The quiz focuses on clinical risk awareness, source evaluation, and safe research habits.

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Scoring guide

9-10

Advanced Practitioner

High literacy; strong clinical ethics.

7-8

Proficient Student

Solid grasp; minor vulnerability to subtle bias.

5-6

At-Risk Learner

Susceptible to cyberchondria; requires further training.

0-4

High-Risk User

Vulnerable to misinformation; relies on search patterns over clinical judgment.

Quiz questions

Question 1

A nursing student follows a Health Influencer on social media who recommends a specific supplement to treat Brain Fog based on personal success. What is the most significant clinical risk of relying on this information?

Question 2

An online medical article cites a p-value of 0.04 to support a treatment. If a student only looks for this number to validate the claim, they are falling into:

Question 3

A student starts a restrictive diet based on a forum post claiming leaky gut caused their fatigue. This is a failure to distinguish between:

Question 4

What describes a Type II Error in a digital health assessment tool for heart disease?

Question 5

A student researches tingling and only clicks on Multiple Sclerosis articles while ignoring Vitamin Deficiency. This is:

Question 6

Why should a student exercise caution even when using a high-quality .edu site?

Question 7

If a student attempts to perform Pemberton's Sign on themselves based on a video, the primary risk is:

Question 8

In the CRAAP test, why is the Purpose section vital?

Question 9

How does Medical Student's Disease (Cyberchondria) impact clinical judgment?

Question 10

Which Accuracy check is most difficult for an anonymous patient report on a wiki?

Educational reflection notes

Clinical Reasoning vs. Pattern Matching

Digital tools use algorithms; nurses use clinical reasoning. A website cannot see the whole patient.

The Red Flag Hierarchy

Prioritize .gov and .edu sites. Be wary of .com sites with heavy advertising or influencers using anecdotal miracle claims.

Ethical Self-Care

If studying a condition causes significant health anxiety, step away from digital research and consult a professional in person.