Consumer Health and Family Resource Advocacy Flashcards
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Which US federal agency is primarily responsible for regulating the safety of consumer products such as cribs, toys, and household appliances?
Answer: CPSC
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) sets and enforces safety standards for consumer products and issues recalls when hazardous products are identified.
In consumer advocacy, what is the primary purpose of a product recall?
Answer: To remove a defective or hazardous product from the market to protect consumer safety
A product recall is initiated to remove a dangerous or defective product from the market and to repair, replace, or refund affected consumers.
Which of the following best defines 'informed consent' in a consumer health context?
Answer: A patient receiving full information about a treatment and voluntarily agreeing to it
Informed consent requires that a patient or consumer be given complete, understandable information about a health decision and voluntarily agree without coercion.
A family is choosing between a generic and a brand-name medication. According to AAFCS consumer health principles, what is the most important factor to compare?
Answer: The active ingredient and dosage strength
Generic and brand-name drugs must contain the same active ingredient at the same dosage and strength per FDA bioequivalence standards.
Which act gives US consumers the right to access, dispute, and correct their credit reports from major bureaus?
Answer: Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) gives consumers the right to access their credit reports annually for free and to dispute inaccurate information.
In AAFCS family resource management, which strategy best describes 'comparison shopping'?
Answer: Evaluating multiple products or services on price, quality, and value before purchasing
Comparison shopping involves researching and evaluating multiple options to find the best combination of price, quality, and value for consumer needs.