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Worksheets6 Weeks Exam Communication & Collaboration
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
What is the definition of Collaboration?
The act of working with others toward a shared goal.
A solo effort to complete a task without any external input.
The process of competing against others to achieve personal success.
An individual activity that requires no interaction with others.
What are Collaborative barriers?
Tension in health science teams which can be caused by boundary disputes, status issues, customer service orientations or reporting structures.
Tools that enhance collaboration
Strategies for effective communication
Methods to improve productivity
A collaborative environment is characterized by:
individual work and competition
work setting where team members are willing to listen to others, are open minded, accept critique and share a goal of improving outcomes.
isolated decision-making
working by yourself
Problem-solving in a collaborative context is:
trying to find a solution by yourself
ability to work together to find a solution
a process that doesn't require communication
a method that avoids teamwork
The role of Active Listening in Communication is:
To ignore the speaker and focus on your own thoughts
To listen passively without engaging
To fully concentrate, understand, respond, and then remember what is being said
To interrupt the speaker frequently so that no one could listen
Clarity affects communication by:
being clear, speaking slowly, enunciating words and avoiding overuse of complex language and slang
causing confusion and misunderstanding
having no understanding at all
making it more complex
The process of Communication is:
a one-way transmission of information.
listening to another person's ideas but not communicate your own.
a process or means by which information is exchanged
a random exchange of ideas inside your head.
What does it mean to be Concise in communication?
To use as many words as possible
To be clear, brief, and to the point
To speak loudly
To avoid communication
Fill in the blank: The receiver's response to a message during a communication is called _______.
feedback
reaction
reply
acknowledgment
Fill in the blank: _______ Communication involves using body language, expressions, and gestures to communicate.
Nonverbal
Verbal
Written
Digital
Fill in the blank: _______ Communication involves using words and language to communicate.
Verbal
Non-verbal
Visual
Sign
Communication is the process or means by which information is exchanged
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_______ Communication includes communicating via phone, messaging and video chat
Written
In-person
Electronic
Outside
Health Science Professionals should demonstrate empathy when communicating with patients
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Health science professionals ONLY need to focus on communicating with patients and caregivers.
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Most science professionals do NOT need to explain complex topics to the patient
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Active Li (a) is a communication technique which helps the receiver better understand the sender.
Select all of the following ways an individual can apply verbal communication skills
Making eye contact
projecting to be loud enough
speaking slowly and clearly
using appropriate tone and volume
using gestures to emphasize points
Select all of the following ways an individual can apply nonverbal communication skills in oral presentations
Making eye contact
positive body language
using gestures to emphasize points
using appropriate tone and volume
speaking slowly and clearly
Collaboration in health science ensures quality patient care.
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Mark the following statements as True or False. Collaboration includes working with others with different levels of education.
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Mark the following statements as True or False. Collaboration includes only working with others with the same experience.
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Mark the following statements as True or False. Collaboration includes working with only people in the same department
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Mark the following statements as True or False. All teams in health sciences settings are the same.
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Mark the following statements as True or False. Teams can include researchers and medical staff when collaborating.
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Mark the following statements as True or False. Most teams work together towards different goals.
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Which of the following is NOT a factor of a collaborative environment?
Willingness to listen to others
Ability to accept critique
Individual goals
Open mind
Fill in the blanks using the word bank provided below. Collaborative environments can differ based on the size of the group. ______ group collaborations provide more resources, while smaller groups may struggle to find necessary resources and solutions.
age
more
smaller
larger
Which of the following is NOT a common collaboration barrier?
Boundary disputes
Status issues
Too many resources
Reporting structures
Staffing shortages are an example of collaboration barriers.
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Mark the following statements as True or False. Collaboration barriers can be overcome by working with the same people.
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Mark the following statements as True or False. Collaboration barriers can be overcome by fostering nurturing environments.
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Mark the following statements as True or False. Collaboration barriers can be overcome by adopting a winning environment rather than learning environments.
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An effective team member follows through on responsibilities.
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Which of the following is the purpose of collaboration?
Contribute to a team
Communicate information
Develop creative solutions
All the choices are correct
Which of the following are considered collaboration barriers?
Interpretations of responsibilities
Chain of communication
Titles and experience
All of the choices are correct
Smaller teams in health science may encounter which of the following?
Unlimited perspectives
More input
More resources
Lack of resources
Health science collaboration is only applicable to new health solutions and NOT patient care.
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Which scenario best demonstrates interprofessional collaboration?
A nurse independently deciding a patient’s treatment plan
A healthcare administrator assigning tasks without consulting the team
A doctor, nurse, and pharmacist discussing the best medication plan for a patient
A team member ignoring the suggestions of other professionals
Actively seek opportunities of working together toward a shared goal is the definition of (a) (co...).
