Health Inventories
Are You a Wise Consumer?
Read the statements below. Select
always
,
sometimes
, or
never
for each item. After completing the inventory, click on the
How Did I Rate?
button to display a printable version of your answers and to find out your score.
1.
I am aware of my rights as a consumer.
a always
b sometimes
c never
2.
I compare products before I buy.
a always
b sometimes
c never
3.
I am aware of whether I’m buying something because I
need
it or
want
it.
a always
b sometimes
c never
4.
I read product labels before I buy something.
a always
b sometimes
c never
5.
When I make a purchase, I am aware of the influence of advertisements or friends.
a always
b sometimes
c never
6.
I check an item to be sure that it works before I buy it.
a always
b sometimes
c never
7.
I can distinguish between facts and gimmicks in an advertisement.
a always
b sometimes
c never
8.
When I have a consumer problem, I know where to get help.
a always
b sometimes
c never
9.
I am informed about the different medical specialists and the problems they treat.
a always
b sometimes
c never
10.
I am informed about the health services that are available in my community.
a always
b sometimes
c never
11.
I avoid being talked into purchases because they are "on sale."
a always
b sometimes
c never
12.
I care about getting the best product for my money.
a always
b sometimes
c never
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