PHS Ch 8.1a Wkst

What is essential for a successful team relationship?

• All team members working independently

• All team members working together

• Only the leader working hard

• Ignoring responsibilities

What happens when a team member does not fulfill their responsibilities?

• The team and patient suffer

• The team becomes more productive

• The team becomes more cohesive

• The team gains more respect

Why is it vital to know how to work with others on a team in today's medical field?

• To work independently

• To know how to collaborate and resolve conflicts

• To avoid teamwork

• To focus only on individual tasks

What is a team?

• A group of more than two people working together to achieve a common goal

• A group of people working independently

• A group of people avoiding collaboration

• A group of people focusing on individual tasks

What do many teams eventually achieve?

• Disunity

• Cohesiveness

• Isolation

• Independence

What does "delegate" mean in the context of the team concept?

• Take on all responsibilities

• Give another person responsibility for a specific task

• Avoid responsibilities

• Ignore tasks

Which type of health care team includes a physician who refers a patient to different specialists?

• Ad hoc group

• Nominal care group

• Unidisciplinary group

• Interdisciplinary team

What does an interdisciplinary team consist of?

• Practitioners from a single discipline

• Practitioners from two or more disciplines

• Only physicians

• Only nurses

What must a team determine once it is formed?

• The budget

• The goal and how they will achieve it

• The number of members

• The location of meetings

What might goals focus on in a health care team?

• Professional needs

• Patient needs

• Team needs

• All of the above