Traits of a Healthcare Worker

What statement by an athletic trainer would be an empathetic response to an injured athlete who says “I am killing my team by sitting here!”

• “Don’t worry. They understand why you can’t play.”
• “It must be frustrating to not be able to help your team.”
• “No, you are not.”
• “You need to understand that you would not be much help to them with an injury.”

A loud, complaining patient asks the dental assistant, “Am I being a baby?” The assistant replies “Oh no. Some people have very sensitive teeth.” This response is an example of:

• Competence
• Enthusiasm
• Patience
• Tact

Barbara is a medical assistant who is always doing little things to keep all areas of the medical practice neat and clean. What personal trait does her behavior represent?

• Patience
• Willingness to learn
• Enthusiasm
• Self-motivation

A nursing home hires a nursing assistant whose previous employer describes as “very competent.” You would expect the new assistant to be:

• Highly skilled
• On time to work
• Helpful to other assistants
• The first to get her work done

An interviewer says, “Give us an example of your dependability.” A good response would be:

• “I am never late or absent from school.”
• “I am willing to listen to suggestions to improve my work.”
• “I never talk about my patients outside the hospital.”
• “I work well with other people.”

What is an example of a short-term goal?

• To earn all As and Bs on my next report card
• To graduate from college with a degree in pharmacy
• To have pizza for dinner tonight
• To raise a family in a nurturing environment

A Teenaged female set a goal to lose 20 pounds. After six months, she achieved her goal. What should she do NEXT?

• Go through her closet and get rid of all her big clothes
• Resume her old eating habits
• Reward herself with a new pair of pants
• Set a goal to lose ten more pounds

When dressed in a white clinical uniform, it is acceptable to wear:

• Blue and gray running shoes
• Open-toed shoes
• Red underwear
• White socks and shoes

Most healthcare agencies allow uniformed healthcare professionals to wear:

• A watch
• Eyebrow piercing
• One bracelet
• Three rings

A teenaged male works in a hospital as a dietary aide. He has shoulder-length hair. He would MOST LIKELY be asked to:

• Cut his hair short
• Wear a chef’s hat
• Wear a hair net
• Wear a headband