Health Care Team Member Qualities - Chapter 4

All health care providers should present an appearance that inspires confidence and portrays a positive self-image.

Every health care provider should get at least 8 hours of sleep every night.

Jeans are appropriate uniforms for all health occupations.

Uniforms of a specific color may be required in the workplace.

Most health care facilities require personnel to wear name badges or photo identification tags at all times.

Shoes worn with a uniform should have at least 2-inch heels to provide the best support.

Fancy or extreme hairstyles should be avoided in the workplace.

Perfumes and aftershave lotions provide a pleasant aroma and should be used daily to avoid body odor.

A watch, wedding ring, chain necklace, and small earrings are appropriate attire with a uniform.

Long nails can interfere with the use of gloves while performing procedures.

Hair ornaments such as flowers or bows can be used to hold long hair back and will add to an attractive appearance.

Jewelry can cause injury to patients and transmit germs or pathogens.

Change often requires learning new techniques or procedures.

By working together, a team can accomplish goals much faster than an individual.

Research has shown that people form an impression about another person based mainly on appearance within 7 seconds.

Tobacco affects the function of the heart, circulatory system, lungs, and digestive system.

Every patient is entitled to confidential care.

Earrings with hoops or dangling earrings should be avoided in health care settings.

The use of jewelry is not restricted when regular clothes are worn instead of a uniform.

Visible tattoos are prohibited in many health care facilities.

Many people will not admit that they do not understand medical terms when a procedure is explained to them.

Feedback occurs in the communication process when the sender repeats the message and clarifies it.

Good listening skills require constant practice.

Nonverbal behavior may contradict what a speaker is saying.

Prejudice and attitudes, physical disabilities, and cultural diversity often cause barriers to communication.

In order to maintain neat and legible patient records, errors should be erased neatly or eliminated with correction fluid.

Patients with aphasia are not able to hear words that are being said to them.

Teamwork improves communication and continuity of care.

The team leader is the person who ensures legal responsibilities toward patients are met.

In a group, any member who makes a contribution to an idea can be considered a leader.

An autocratic leader encourages the participation of all individuals in a group and listens to their opinions.

Everyone experiences a certain degree of stress on a daily basis.

Delegating tasks helps with time management and can reduce stress.

A good time management plan will eliminate all stress and allow an individual to function efficiently.

A daily “to do” list is an important part of any time management plan.

An example of a psychological barrier to communication is a foreign language.

An example of a subjective observation is Mr. Mendez's skin is red and flushed.

A leader who sets minimal rules and allows individuals in a group to function in an independent manner is a/an democratic leader.

The right of the minority to rule is one of the three basic principles upon which parliamentary procedure is based?

A physical change that occurs when a stressor causes the body to go into an alarm or warning mode is movement in the digestive tract increasing to speed up digestion of foods.

Diabetes mellitus is probably not caused by stress.

Using caller ID is part of which step in an effective time management plan? Identify preferences.

In a time management plan, explain what “analyze and prioritize” means. Review and list established goals, determine tasks required to achieve a goal, list tasks in order of importance, delegate when possible, eliminate unnecessary tasks.

A leader is an individual who leads or guides others; respects the rights, dignity, opinions, and abilities of others; understands the principles of democracy; able to work with a group and guide the group toward a goal; inspires and motivates others; participates in continuing education and professional development; understands own strengths and weaknesses; displays self-confidence and willingness to take a stand; communicates effectively and verbalizes ideas clearly; shows initiative and a willingness to work and complete tasks; shows optimism, is open-minded, and can compromise; praises and gives credit to others.

To establish effective short- and long-term goals, to set goals effectively, you should state goals in a positive manner, such as using words such as “accomplish” rather than “avoid.

List the six main factors that contribute to good health.

Identify three ways to control body odor.

List three basic rules that apply to your hair when maintaining a professional appearance.

How does a health care provider determine which type of or color uniform is required?

Discuss three personal qualities you have that will contribute to your success as a health care provider. Explain why you feel you have these qualities.

Discuss three personal qualities required in health care providers that you feel you must develop. Identify ways you can strive to develop these qualities so that you will become a more competent health care provider.

List five stress-reducing techniques that can be used to manage stress.

Differentiate between short- and long-term goals.

List the four-step method that is used to gain control of and manage stressors.

Which of the following is not a possible benefit of healthy interpersonal relationships?

The exchange of information, thoughts, ideas, and feelings is

In a time management plan, explain what “analyze and prioritize” means.

Define leader. Include at least five characteristics of a leader in health care.