Standard 8: Teamwork

Which of the following is the BEST example of a hospital interdisciplinary team?

• Housekeeping staff

• Pharmacy staff

• Emergency department staff

• Morgue staff

What group of healthcare workers would MOST LIKELY be part of a rehabilitation team?

• Social worker, physical therapist, occupational therapist, physician

• Nurse, physical therapist, paramedic, perfusionist

• Biomedical equipment technician, occupational therapist, physician, paramedic

• Social worker, nurse, perfusionist, biomedical equipment technician

A hospitalized patient is introduced to Dr. Leila Azzi as "an intern on my team" by the attending physician. As an intern, Dr. Azzi:

• Is still in medical school and cannot participate in patient care.

• Performs the skill of a doctor under the supervision of the attending physician.

• Has all the rights and privileges of any physician on the hospital medical staff.

• Functions as an independent healthcare provider who is employed by the attending physician.

In following the chain of command, the dental assistant works under the direction of the:

• Patient.

• Billing clerk.

• Dental hygienist.

• Dentist

The team member who contributes the MOST to team effectiveness is one who:

• Does exactly what is expected of him/her.

• Treats others with cool courtesy.

• Is open-minded and willing to compromise.

• Stays focused on his/her assignments and not what others are doing.

Steve is a good role model for Leslie because he:

• Earns over $50,000 a year.

• Only complains about his boss to his family.

• Likes to rush to get the job done as quickly as possible.

• Is respectful of his co-workers and patients.

A charge nurse is described by a nursing assistant as being an effective leader. What example by the charge nurse would support this description?

• He pitches in and helps the nursing assistants when things are really busy.

• He has a good sense of humor and makes light of stressful situations.

• He makes sure that the assistants who have worked for him the longest get the easier assignments.

• He compliments the younger nurses on their appearance.

Carlos likes to make all the decisions for his team and do most of the work himself. His leadership style is described as:

• Democratic.

• Passive.

• Laissez-faire.

• Autocratic.

An effective group facilitator should:

• Try to persuade the group to make the decision that he/she wants.

• Involve all members of the group in the decision-making process.

• Use an autocratic leadership style.

• Do most of the work for the group to achieve their goals.

Miranda prefers to work using a Laissez-faire leadership style. What career might be best suited for Miranda?

• Paramedic.

• Neurosurgeon.

• Massage therapist.

• Operating room technician.