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Professionalism

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A person who performs a vocation or job requiring specialized educational training is: A professional
A behavior exhibiting traits or features that correspond to the models and standards of that profession is known as: professionalism
a list of professional standards is called: code of ethics
technical skills requiring specialized training is known as: hard skills
behaviors that enhance an individual's interactions is known as: soft skills
lack of _____ ______ is the reason for most terminations soft skills or professional behavior
Term used to encompass variations of a category, such as various types of life found on earth is Diversity
________ means a specific ethnic, religious, or socioeconomic background Culture
These belief systems can create challenges for the healthcare worker because individual preferences affect how patients respond to healthcare is known as: culturally aware communication
A type of barrier to communicating with people from different cultures is: stereotyping
What does it mean to honor a patients decisions and decision making process? No means no! patients have the right to refuse service
Always make the patient feel like: they are in control
Assessing a patients basic communication level helps you to know how: to speak to them on their level of understanding
Each patient is an individual and should not be: judged because of their beliefs or culture
Be mindful of patients with a holistic view because they may: refuse treatment
Health is not simply the absence of illness but rather a state of; physical and emotional well-being
Always get permission from the patient before talking in front of or to any family member about the patients so you do not violate: HIPPA privacy act
Cultural diversity also applies to: interprofessional communications
When encountering a situation you are not sure how to handle: seek advice from a supervisor
If asked to perform out of your scope of practice: politely say no and notify your supervisor
Dispaaraging comments and posts on social media could cause: loss of job
The use of personal cell phones on the job is: unprofessional
What department generates policies and procedures to protect patients, employees, and employer from loss or injury? Risk management
Risk management helps protect from liability and litigation
A venipuncture done improperly can cause: temporary or permanent injury
Who set the specific standards that apply to those who perform venipuncture CLSI The clinical and laboratory standards institute
Most injuries resulting from a phlebotomy procedure fall under: malpractice or negligence
failure to secure the patient's consent for a procedure can result in assault and battery charges
Communication with a patient needs to be handled with: tact and professionalism
_________ has the burden of proof in a malpractice or negligence case. the patient or person filing the claim
If asked to do something that goes beyond your level of training you should: politely decline and notify a supervisor
avoid destructive and unethical criticism of team members because: patients perception will be negative
never say ________ _______ about former team mates or employers negative comments
allow patients to voice concerns but stay quiet so they don't construe your words as: an admission of guilt or fault
proper documentation is a vital link in: preventing liability
record results or variances immediately to prevent errors and liability
The only real account of a healthcare event in litigation is: documentation
communication medium used by all parts of the healthcare team to treat patients is: the patient record, chart
OSHA mandates that all healthcare institutions maintain: individualized exposure plans
employers must offer all new hires: the hep B vaccine
the body's nonspecific response to change or demand is: stress
stress can be a barrier to communication
stress leads to: accidents and bad judgment
________ is an energy depleting condition that can affect ones health and career burnout
You are more susceptible to burnout if you are: a perfectionist
type A personality is a perfectionist
type B personality are less effected by burnout
there are ________ phases of burnout five
the first phase of burnout is: the honeymoon phase
the second phase of burnout is the awakening phase
the third phase of burnout is the brownout phase
the fourth phase of burnout is the full scale burnout phase
the fifth phase of burnout is the phoenix phenomenon
stress that stirs excitement or challenged by a task is: motivating and productive
ongoing stress can be overwhelming and have negative effects on a person
Bad stress can: lower your immune system
The best way to manage stress is to: recognize the trigger
professional communities are comprised of a group of individuals of a given field, professional organization/society
In addition to certification , registration, and licensing a phlebotomist must also maintain: CE's continuing education credits every two years
_______ _______ refers to skills and knowledge attained for both personal development and career advancement professional development
clinical tracing after academics is an externship, internship, or rotation
working without payment volunteering
______ experience helps build a resume volunteer work
A document that summarizes your employment and educational history is: a resume
Training in more than one job function or department is cross training
The process of building alliances, socially and professionally is: networking
Created by: CWillems
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