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WorksheetsHealth Science 1 - Chapter 4
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 3600secs
All answers below are factors that contribute to good health except:
Diet
Exercise
Rest
Stress
Which statement below is true about the photo?
The nurse is dressed appropriately in scrubs and meets all of the standards for dress and personal appearance.
The nurse is dressed appropriately in scrubs, but she needs a stethoscope to meet all of the standards for dress and personal appearance.
The nurse is dressed appropriately in scrubs, but is missing some of the key factors for professional dress/appearance, like having her hair pulled back and wearing a nametag/badge.
A nurse's nails should be kept clean and natural, but the length is not really important.
True
False
Jewelry is not usually permitted for nurses because healthcare facilities do not want the liability if it gets lost or damaged.
True
False
According to Ch. 4, which of the following personal characteristics/attitudes should nurses develop to be professional? Choose all that apply.
Honesty, Patience and Empathy
Self-motivation, Tact and Responsibility
Social awareness, Cheerful Attitude and Calm demeanor
Discretion, Team Player and Dependability
Communication is the exchange of information, thoughts, ideas, and feelings.
True
False
This picture is a visual example of the:
Feedback Method
Message Delivery Process
Nursing Report Method
Communication Process
_______ is/are an essential part of effective communication.
Talking
Listening
Emotions
Facial Expressions
Verbal communication involves the use of facial expressions, body language, gestures, eye contact, and touch.
True
False
Select the barriers to communication. Choose all that apply.
Physical Disabilities
Stereotypes
Language Differences
Impaired Vision
Some cultures believe that a patient should not be told about a fatal diagnosis. In these cultures, close family members are expected to make the decisions about care, treatment, and what information should be given to the patient.
True
False
When nurses make observations about their patients, they should:
just report or write down what the patient tells them.
listen carefully to what the patient says and what the nurse sees, hears, smells or feels (touches).
listen carefully to what the patient says and just report changes to the patient's condition.
listen carefully to what the patient says and changes the family notices.
Objective observations are things that cannot be seen by the nurse and are often called symptoms.
True
False
Interpersonal interactions can have an effect on the physical, mental, and emotional health of a person.
True
False
All of the following are examples of how to develop good interpersonal relationships except:
Maintain a positive attitude and learn to laugh at yourself
Avoid criticizing others
Learn good communication skills so you can share ideas, concepts, and knowledge
Respect the opinions of others except when they are offensive to others
The MOST important element in the concept of teamwork is:
working well with your co-workers to benefit the patient.
working well with your co-workers to do things efficiently.
working well with your co-workers to meet the unit's goals.
working well with your co-workers to meet the goals of the healthcare facility.
Teamwork improves _______. (Choose the BEST answer.)
the patients' attitudes
the facility's reputation
communication
job satisfaction
A leader in healthcare is _______.
someone who leads or guides others to provide quality, safe patient care
born, not developed by their own efforts
a manager or supervisor of a unit
someone who follows directions well
The following are leadership characteristics, except:
Understanding the principles of democracy
Guiding others to meet a common goal
Highly educated and doesn't need continuing education and/or professional development
Praises and gives credit to others
Mary is the president of HOSA at her school. She always encourages the participation of all individuals in decisions and problems that have to be solved. What kind of leader is she?
Autocratic Leader
Democratic Leader
Laissez-faire Leader
John is a leader on the trauma team in his hospital. His team is often disorganized and has little to no direction. John has a "hands-off" approach and does not like to interfere in the affairs of others. What type of leader is John?
Autocratic
Democratic
Laissez-faire
Julie is the office manager at the clinic where she works. She has difficulty delegating and sharing duties. Julie seldom asks the opinions of others and maintains total rule over her team members. What type of leader is Julie?
Autocratic
Laissez-faire
Democratic
The basic principles of Parliamentary Procedure include all of the following, except:
The right of the leader to make the final decision
The right of the minority to be heard
The right of the majority to rule
The right of the individual to be heard and represented
Select from the list below the changes that occur in the body when the sympathetic nervous system responds to stress. Choose all that apply.
The heart beats more rapidly.
The blood pressure lowers.
The pupils in the eyes dilate to improve vision.
The respiratory rate decreases.
When you notice that a stressor is causing a physical reaction in your body, you should follow which four-step plan below to gain control?
Stop what you are doing, find something else to distract you from the stressor, escape from the situation that caused the stress, and choose not to repeat the action that caused the stress again.
Stop what you are doing, seek someone to help you figure out what is causing the stress, find something else to do, and choose how you will de-stress after you calm down.
Stop what you are doing, breathe slowly, taking deep breaths, reflect or think about the problem and cause of the stress, and choose how you want to deal with the stress.
Stop what you are doing, delegate tasks to lessen your stress, reflect on the cause of the stress, and seek someone you trust to talk to.
Time management is a system of skills that allows an individual to use time in the most effective and productive way possible.
True
False
________ is an important factor of time management.
Goal setting
Being carefree
Performing tasks quickly
Performing only the most necessary tasks
A goal is defined as a desired result or purpose.
True
False
The following are components of an effective time management plan, except:
Analyze and prioritize your goals.
Schedule tasks and be sure to include time for rest and meals.
Avoid distractions and interruptions.
When a task is complete, don't waste time taking a break, quickly move on to the next job on the list.
Health care workers must be familiar with the parliamentary procedure because they will be participating in meetings as members of health care organizations.
True
False
