Professionalism/Time Management

Open Ended

Why is professionalism important in the medical field /healthcare industry?

Multiple Choice

Professionalism should be abided by in which of the following business settings?

• Interviews

• Classroom environments

• Organizational events

• All of the above

Open Ended

List and describe three interpersonal characteristics that contribute to effective teamwork in the workplace.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered interpersonal characteristics that help a person work efficiently with others at work?

• Honesty

• Dependability

• Patience

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following qualities is most important when presenting findings that do not support the hypothesis?

• Honesty

• Dependability

• Enthusiasm

• Tact

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between honesty and dependability in a professional setting?

• Honesty is about telling the truth, while dependability is about being reliable.

• Honesty is about being reliable, while dependability is about telling the truth.

• Honesty and dependability mean the same thing.

• Honesty is about completing tasks quickly, while dependability is about admitting mistakes.

Open Ended

Describe a situation in the workplace where patience is necessary. How might a lack of patience affect the outcome?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of willingness to learn? Select all that apply.

• Learning to use new equipment

• Refusing to adapt to new technology

• Seeking out new knowledge and skills

• Ignoring changes in procedures

Open Ended

How does tact help in dealing with difficult issues in the workplace?

Multiple Choice

How does responsibility differ from competence in professional settings?

• Responsibility is about maintaining commitment, while competence is about skill and efficiency

• Competence is about commitment, while responsibility is about skill

• Responsibility and competence mean the same thing

• Responsibility is only important in healthcare

Multiple Select

Which personal traits are important for professionals in anatomy and physiology? Select all that apply.

• Independent

• Detail oriented

• Analytical

• Organized

Open Ended

Compare how time management practices might differ between countries with long workdays and those with shorter workdays.

Eisenhower Decision Matrix

The Eisenhower Decision Matrix (also called the Urgent-Important Matrix) is a simple but powerful time management tool.
It helps people decide what to focus on first, what to plan for later, what to delegate, and what to ignore.

It’s named after President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who famously said:

“What is important is seldom urgent, and what is urgent is seldom important.”

Eisenhower Decision Matrix

🟦 The Four Quadrants

Quadrant	Category	Description	Example (Health Science Context)
1️⃣ Do First	Important & Urgent	Tasks that must be done immediately.	Responding to a patient in distress, completing a report due today, calling 911.
2️⃣ Schedule	Important & Not Urgent	Tasks that help you reach long-term goals; plan time to do them.	Studying for certification, reviewing patient education materials, organizing medical charts.
3️⃣ Delegate	Not Important & Urgent	Tasks that are time-sensitive but not critical for you to do personally; can often be delegated.	Answering routine phone calls, confirming appointments, restocking supplies.
4️⃣ Eliminate (Don’t Do)	Not Important & Not Urgent	Tasks that waste time and don’t help you reach goals.	Scrolling social media, chatting off-topic during work, checking personal emails.

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Eisenhower Decision Matrix

​Your 💡 Purpose in Healthcare

In healthcare, professionals often face competing demands—patients, documentation, emergencies, communication, and personal responsibilities.
Using the Eisenhower Matrix helps students and professionals:

• Prioritize patient care tasks effectively

• Manage stress and prevent burnout

• Increase productivity by focusing on what truly matterstext here

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are categories in the Eisenhower Decision Matrix?

• Do-first

• Schedule

• Delegate

• All of the above

Open Ended

Where do you think each task would fall on the Eisenhower Decision Matrix?

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, how do you think effective communication and collaboration can impact outcomes in scientific professions?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the objectives for professionalism in the sciences as outlined in the lesson?

• Demonstrate knowledge of professional standards required by business and industry

• Conduct oneself in a manner appropriate for the profession

• Demonstrate advanced laboratory techniques

• Facilitate collaboration among a group to achieve positive outcomes