Teamwork and Leadership

Jarvis is a dentist who is very demanding with his staff. He always tells them what to do, when to do it, and ignores their suggestions. Jarvis could be described as a:

• Democratic leader
• Laissez-faire leader
• Autocratic Leader
• Parliamentary leader

All members of the health care team work together to:

• Serve the patients needs.
• Diagnose the cause of the patients illness
• Assure that patients pay their bills.
• Reward outstanding team members

Paul is the head nurse in a hospital unit. Carmen and Juan are two staff nurses. Carmen constantly complains about Juan. What will Paul do?

• Tell Carmen to stop complaining.
• Tell Juan to start working harder and stay away from Carmen.
• Help Carmen and Juan try to solve their differences,
• Do nothing since he is not the one with a problem.

What is a Team?

• A group of people working together.
• A group of people where one member does all the work. 
• A group of people where one member makes all the decisions
• A team is a small group of people working together for a common purpose.
  

specifies the knowledge and skills required of workers in the health care careers that are involved in changing the health status of the patient over time, including interacting w/ patients, communicating with team members, collecting information, planning treatment, implementing procedures, monitoring patient status, and evaluating patient response to treatment.

• Therapeutic Services Standards
• Diagnostic Service Standards

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate jewelry item to wear when working in healthcare?

• Wedding ring
• Watch
• Stud earrings
• All of these are appropriate

Why is most jewelry not permitted in a healthcare setting?

• Germ Transmission
• Possible Injury
• Both of these
• Neither of these

Following through and completing the obligations you have for a patient's care is an example of:

• Respect
• Empathy
• Responsibility
• Collaboration

You are a person with of ______________ if you stand by your values even if others put pressure on you to do something that is wrong or if they make fun of you.

• integrity
• attitude
• attendance

Having ____________________ means you can be trusted to do what you are expected to do at work

• skills
• responsibility