4.01Employability and Technical Skills

What characteristic of personal appearance can be used to create a positive first impression?

• short skirt and fitted sweater

• well-groomed natural appearance

• clean denim jeans and tennis shoes

• obvious aroma from an expensive cologne

A patient’s diagnosis and treatment regimen cannot be discussed with people outside his/her team of healthcare providers because this information is considered:

• paralegal communication

• privileged communication

• expressed communication

• implied-consent communication

Healthcare professionals wash their hands in order to:

• comfort patients.

• ensure proper body mechanics.

• utilize personal protective equipment.

• utilize infection control and prevention practices.

A nursing home wishes to hire Katie, an experienced nurse assistant. In order to comply with regulations, what should the nursing home do before they hire Katie?

 

• contact Katie’s previous employer for a recommendation

• give Katie a skills test to make sure she can properly care for patients

• make sure Katie has a current certificate to practice as a nurse assistant

• make sure Katie has a current physical exam to prove she is in good health

What form of non-verbal communication would convey caring to a patient?

• speaking kindly to the patient

• turning one’s back toward the patient

• expressing feelings of sympathy for the patient

• gently touching the patient's arm when administering medication

A healthcare provider should take which action when an error is detected in a patient’s record?

• place an X over the error

• mark over the error completely with a black marker

• erase the error completely and add the provider’s initials over the changed information

• draw a straight line through the error, state the correct information, and mark with the provider’s initials and date

Why would a health professional want to earn continuing education units?

• to qualify for a higher salary

• to qualify for a more challenging position

• to improve communication skills with patients

• to meet requirements to renew a medical license

Patsy graduated from a two-year college. What degree did she most likely earn?

• Associate's degree

• Bachelor's degree

• Master's degree

• Doctorate degree

Which degree may be earned from Forsyth Community College?

 

• Associate’s degree

• Bachelor’s degree

• Master’s degree

• Doctoral degree

While riding in the hospital elevator, a co-worker begins to discuss the medical treatment a current patient is receiving. Other hospital visitors are close by and can hear this conversation. This violates:

 

• ethical standards.

• safety considerations.

• standard precautions.

• situation, background, assessment, recommendation (SBAR).