Characteristics of Healthcare Professionals

Why are first impressions important in health careers?

• They determine your salary

• Patients may judge your ability to do your job based on how you walk into a room

• They affect your vacation days

• They decide your job title

Why is confidentiality an important characteristic for healthcare professionals?

• It ensures patient information is protected and builds trust.

• It helps professionals work faster.

• It allows professionals to avoid teamwork.

• It increases the number of patients seen per day.

A healthcare professional who works well with others and contributes to group goals is demonstrating which characteristic?

• Team player

• Patience

• Honesty

• Self-motivation

How does self-motivation benefit a healthcare professional in their daily work?

• It encourages them to take initiative and complete tasks without constant supervision.

• It allows them to avoid criticism.

• It makes them more popular among patients.

• It reduces the amount of mistakes made.

According to the material, who are considered "peers" in the context of working with people?

• Patients

• The other staff in the same department

• Families

• Administration

Which of the following is likely to help make a team work effectively?

• Everyone feels heard and valued as a part of the team.

• Everyone feels in control of the team and their goals.

• Everyone focuses on their individual goals and tasks.

• Everyone's opinions are stated in order to not let issues get too large.

Suppose you are part of a healthcare team. What is a strategic way you could help your team reduce mistakes?

• Encourage open communication and collaboration among team members

• Have others that you can ask for advice when in doubt.

• Do whatever you can to hide your weaknesses and mistakes.

• Use other resources to confirm each step you take in treating patients.

A professional leader who shows optimism is likely to:

• Expect negative outcomes

• Focus on problems only

• Maintain a positive outlook

• Discourage others

What is a key characteristic of an autocratic leader?

• Shares power equally with the team

• Has absolute power over the team

• Encourages team members to make all decisions

• Leaves team members alone to get on with their work

A team member informs the team of changes and progress, and also seeks and gives feedback. Which quality are they demonstrating?

• Compromise

• Communication

• Respectful

• Honest