Employability Personality Traits
This trait means being dependable and following through on commitments.
Reliability
Treating everyone with dignity and consideration demonstrates this interpersonal skill.
Respect
This federal law helps protect patient health information and privacy.
HIPAA
True or False: Medical terminology helps healthcare workers avoid mistakes and communicate more clearly with patients and coworkers.
True
Every healthcare worker, from doctors to nursing assistants, must think about this every day to help prevent injuries and mistakes.
Safety
A healthcare worker volunteers to help a coworker and stays positive during a busy shift. This trait is called ________.
Enthusiasm
Verbal, nonverbal, and written methods used to exchange information are known as this skill.
Communication
Bathing regularly, brushing teeth, and washing hands are examples of this professional standard.
Hygiene
Medical terms are often built using three main parts: prefixes, suffixes, and this part, which forms the core meaning of the word.
Root Word
If a healthcare worker accidentally comes into contact with blood or bodily fluids, this type of exposure may occur.
Example: A nurse gets stuck by a used needle.
Biological Exposure
Admitting mistakes and learning from them demonstrates this personal trait.
Integrity
Working together to accomplish a shared goal is called ________.
Teamwork
Prioritizing tasks and using calendars to stay organized demonstrates this skill.
Time Management
The prefix hypo- means under/below and hyper- means above/beyond. If a patient has hypothermia, would you expect their body temperature to be lower than normal or higher than normal?
Lower Than Normal
Wearing gloves, masks, gowns, and other protective gear helps prevent injuries and infections. These items are commonly called what?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
A nurse calmly handles a frustrated patient without becoming irritated. What trait is being demonstrated?
Patience
Understanding and recognizing another person's feelings demonstrates this skill.
Empathy
Keeping patient information private and avoiding gossip demonstrates this standard.
Discretion
The prefix hyper- means "above" or "beyond," while hypo- means "below" or "under." If a patient has hypertension, would their blood pressure likely be too high or too low?
Too High
This government agency creates workplace safety standards and helps protect employees from injuries and illness.
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
This trait involves analyzing options carefully before selecting the best choice.
Decision Making
A medical assistant handles an upset patient's complaint without causing offense. What interpersonal skill are they using?
Tact
A healthcare worker attends trainings, follows certification requirements, and participates in professional organizations. (THINK: to make sure they are up to date on policies that may have changed due to an incident) Which professional standard is this?
Occupational Awareness and Adherence
The prefix brady- means slow. If a patient has bradycardia, would their heart be beating too slowly or too quickly?
Too Slowly
Hospitals use signs and symbols to warn people about hazards like biohazards, radiation, oxygen use, and areas requiring protective equipment. These are called what?
Warning Symbols and Signage