PHS Exam: Personal Characteristics of a Healthcare Worker

Define the following term: EMPATHY.

• A lack of interest in the feelings of others

• A strong dislike or hatred towards others

• The ability to manipulate others for personal gain

• Identification with and understanding of another’s situation, feelings, and motives

Define the following term: HONESTY.

• The quality of being truthful, fair and morally right

• The ability to solve complex mathematical problems

• The act of being physically strong

• The skill of painting beautiful pictures

Define the following term: DEPENDABILITY.

• The ability to adapt to new situations quickly

• The quality of being trustworthy and reliable.

• The process of making decisions based on data

• The act of delegating tasks to others

Define the following term: WILLINGNESS TO LEARN.

• The ability to admit that you don’t always know the answer and the compliance to be helped to understand

• The skill of working independently without any guidance

• The tendency to avoid new experiences and stick to what you know

• The refusal to accept feedback from others

Define the following term: PATIENCE.

• A willingness to wait and be delayed without complaining or getting upset. Also acting with calmness when faced with problems and difficulties.

• The ability to solve complex mathematical problems quickly.

• A tendency to avoid social interactions and prefer solitude.

• A strong desire to achieve success at any cost.

Define the following term: ACCEPTANCE OF CRITICISM.

• The ability to deal with disapproval or a suggestion that something can be improved

• The act of ignoring all feedback from others

• The refusal to acknowledge any mistakes

• The tendency to criticize others constantly

Define the following term: ENTHUSIASM.

• A type of physical exercise performed daily

• A state of complete boredom and lack of interest

• A feeling of excitement in an interest or eagerness to do something

• A formal agreement between two parties

Define the following term: SELF-MOTIVATION.

• Completing tasks only when instructed by someone else

• Needing constant supervision to complete tasks

• Relying on others for encouragement to start work

• Ability to begin or to follow through with a task without the assistance of others

Define the following term: TACT.

Define the following term: COMPETENCE.

• The ability to do something successfully or efficiently measured against a standard

• A type of communication skill

• A form of physical exercise

• A method of financial planning