Professionalism Test Prep

The nurse was truthful and displayed integrity when she admitted her error. This is an example of _____.

• dependability

• acceptance of criticism

• honesty

• tact

The staff at a busy clinic learned to cooperate and work well with each other. They displayed ____.

• teamwork

• self-motivation

• willingness to learn

• dependability

Being prompt when reporting to work, avoiding absences, and completing assigned tasks on time demonstrates ____ to your

• competence

• dependability

• self-motivation

• team player

When you volunteer to begin a task without waiting to be asked, you have ___________.

• dependability

• empathy

• tact

• initiative

Using good judgment in what you say and do, and making sure a patient’s privacy is not violated demonstrates ____.

• competence

• tact

• dependability

• discretion

A ___________ person is willing to be held accountable for his or her actions.

• discrete

• self-motivated

• responsible

• tactful

In a stressful job, it is important to have ___________- to be tolerant, understanding, and to control your temper.

• empathy

• enthusiasm

• honesty

• patience

You have __________ when you are able to understand and identify with another person’s feelings and situation.

• empathy

• tact

• patience

• responsibility

The ability to begin or follow through with a task on your own, without the need for recognition or praise from your employer

• competence

• self-motivation

• dependability

• willingness to learn

Saying or doing the kindest, most fitting or appropriate thing in a difficult situation shows_______.

• tact

• responsibility

• self-motivation

• competence