AAFCS Consumer Health and Family Resource Advocacy

Question 1

Which US federal agency is primarily responsible for regulating the safety of consumer products such as cribs, toys, and household appliances?

Accepted Answer

CPSC

Answer

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) sets and enforces safety standards for consumer products and issues recalls when hazardous products are identified.

Question 2

In consumer advocacy, what is the primary purpose of a product recall?

Accepted Answer

To remove a defective or hazardous product from the market to protect consumer safety

Answer

A product recall is initiated to remove a dangerous or defective product from the market and to repair, replace, or refund affected consumers.

Question 3

Which of the following best defines 'informed consent' in a consumer health context?

Accepted Answer

A patient receiving full information about a treatment and voluntarily agreeing to it

Answer

Informed consent requires that a patient or consumer be given complete, understandable information about a health decision and voluntarily agree without coercion.

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

The active ingredient and dosage strength

Answer

Generic and brand-name drugs must contain the same active ingredient at the same dosage and strength per FDA bioequivalence standards.

Question 5

Which act gives US consumers the right to access, dispute, and correct their credit reports from major bureaus?

Accepted Answer

Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

Answer

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) gives consumers the right to access their credit reports annually for free and to dispute inaccurate information.

AAFCS - American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Practice Test

AAFCS - American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Practice Test

AAFCS Consumer Health and Family Resource Advocacy