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Unit 3
Careers in health
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| It is contagious | enthusiasm and negativism |
| All health care workers should | present an appearance that inspires confidence and a positive self-image. |
| Prevents fatigue and puts less stress on muscles. | Good posture |
| For some health occupations ______ would be appropriate uniforms | Jeans |
| What uniform styles should be avoided. | Extreme styles |
| Most health care facilities require personnel to wear: | name badges or photo identification tags at all times. |
| What may interfere with the use of gloves while performing procedures. | long nails |
| What can cause injury to the patient and transmit germs or pathogens. | Jewelry |
| Requires learning new techniques or procedures. | Change |
| Being able to identify with and understand another person’s feelings, situation, and motives | empathy |
| The ability to be tolerant, be understanding, and control your temper indicates ____. | patience |
| Enjoying your work and displaying a positive attitude displays ____. | enthusiasm |
| Having the ability to say or do the kindest or most fitting thing in a difficult situation shows | tact |
| Being willing to be held accountable for your actions is ____. | responsibility |
| The ability to begin or follow through with a task and to determine things that need to be done indicates ____. | self-motivation |
| Using good judgment in what you say and do and making sure that the patient’s rights are not violated demonstrates ____. | discretion |
| Being qualified and capable of performing a task while striving for accuracy in all you do shows: | competence |
| Showing truthfulness and integrity and being willing to admit mistakes so they can be corrected is ____. | honesty |
| Being prompt when reporting to work, avoiding absences, and completing assigned tasks on time demonstrates ____. | dependability |
| Learning to work well with others demonstrates ____. | team player |
| A leader who sets minimal rules and allows individuals in a group to function in an independent manner is a/an ____. | laissez-faire leader |
| A physical change that occurs when a stressor causes the body to go into an alarm or warning mode is ____. | pupils in the eyes dilating to improve vision |
| An example of a disease that is probably not caused by stress is ____. | diabetes mellitus |
| To establish effective short- and long-term goals state goals in a ____. | positive manner and try to avoid negative goals |
| Diet; rest; exercise; good posture; avoid use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs | factors that contribute to good health. |
| Ways to control body odor. | daily shower/bath, deodorant, oral hygiene, clean undergarments/clothing |
| What color undergarments should be worn with a white uniform? | white or neutral |
| Clean, neat, styled attractively, no extreme styles, easy to care for, pinned back and kept off the collar | basic rules that apply to the hair in order to maintain a professional appearance. |
| How does a health care worker determine which type of or color uniform is required? | check agency policy |
| Stop what you are doing, breathe slowly and deeply, reflect or think about the problem, choose how you want to deal with the stress | Methods that are used to gain control of and manage stressors. |
| Live a healthy life, take breaks, take a warm bath, listen to music, shut your eyes and concentrate on relaxing each tense muscle, talk with a friend, meditate, use imagery to relax, find a leisure activity or hobby, renew yourself and learn new skills | techniques that can be used to manage stress. |
| May take days, weeks, or months to accomplish | Short term goals |
| May take a period of years or even a lifetime to accomplish | Long term goals |
| All health care workers should present an appearance that inspires | confidence and portrays a positive self image |
| What can be appropriate uniforms for some health occupations? | jeans |
| What uniforms may be required in the workplace/ | Uniforms of a specific color |
| What types of hairstyles should be avoided | Extreme hairstyles |
| By working together what can accomplish goals much faster than an individual? | a team |
| In the communication process, the message is | information, ideas, or thoughts |
| Every patient is entitled to: | confidential care |
| What types of earrings should be avoided in health care settings? | hoops or dangling earrings |
| What types of tattoos are prohibited in many health care facilities? | visible |
| Many people will not admit that they do not: | understand medical terms |
| What skills require constant practice? | good listening skills |
| What type of behavior may contradict what a speaker is saying? | nonverbal |
| What often causes psychological barriers to communication? | prejudice, attitudes, and personality |
| What improves communication and continuity of care? | teamwork |
| In a group, any member who makes acontribution to an idea can be considered a | leader |
| Everyone experiences a certain degree of _______ on a daily basis. | stress |
| What helps with time management and can reduce stress? | delegating tasks |
| What type of list is an important part of any time management plan? | "to do list" |
| Learning to cooperate and function well with others demonstrates: | teamwork |
| Which of the following factors does not interfere with the communication process? 1. interruptions or distractions, 2. medical terminology, 3. properly working hearing aid, 4. soft, muted voice | properly working hearing aids |
| Which of the following is not an example of a communication barrier? 1. physical disability, 2. phychological disability, 3. minor or child status, 4. cultural diversity | minor or child status |
| An examply of a psychological barrier to communication is: 1. aphasia or a speech impairment, 2. the belief that illness is a punishment from God, 3. a negative attitude and constant complaints, 4. a foreign language | a negative attitude and constant complaints |
| An example of a subjective observation is: a. Mr. Mendez says he is very warm b. Mr. Mendez has a temp of 102F, 3. Mr Mendez's skin is red and flushed, 4. Mr. Mendez is drinking large amounts of water | Mr. Mendez says he is very warm |
| Using caller ID is part of which step in an effective time management plan? a. avoid distractions, b. schedule tasks, 3. identify preferences, 4. plan your work | avoid distractions |
| Factors that contribute s to good health: | diet, rest, exercise, good posture, avoiding use of tobacco, alcohol and drugs |
| Basic rules that apply to your hair when maintaining a professional appearance; | clean, neat, no extreme styles, pinned back and kept off the collar |
| Ways to control body odor: | daily shower/bath, deodorant, oral hygiene, clean undergarments/clothing |
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