Personal Qualities
Name 3 pieces of jewelry that is acceptable to wear in healthcare.
Stud earrings, watch, wedding band.
How many years does it take to earn an associate's degree?
What is defamation?
What are the values, beliefs, attitudes, languages, symbols, rituals, behaviors and customs unique to a particular group of people and passed from generation to generation?
Culture
What is a preference that prevents impartial judgement?
Bias.
Mrs. Hart sends an email to Coach Rogers asking if she can have the day off. Coach Rogers replies back "yes." According to the communication model, Coach Rogers is the _______________.
Receiver
What do some healthcare workers need to have that permits them to legally practice their profession?
License
Threatening or attempting to injure someone would be considered ____________.
Assault.
Name at least 1 of the four basic characteristics of culture?
1.) Learned
2.) Shared
3.) Social in nature
4.) Dynamic and constantly changing.
A person who is ethnocentric believes what?
They believe in the supremacy of their own ethnic group.
Example: "My head hurts." "I'm dizzy." "I feel like I am going throw up." "The pain is sharp."
What emergency care workers are trained to perform the most advanced skills?
Paramedic
Compare/contrast living will and durable power of attorney.
Living will - document that states what you would prefer to have done in a situation when you are unable to make the decisions for yourself. You fill this document out when you are of sound mind with at least two witnesses that do not benefit from your death..
Durable Power of Attorney - a designated individual who makes decisions for someone when they are unable to make the decisions themselves.
What is the classification of people based on national origin and/or culture?
Ethnicity.
To pre-judge somebody; A strong feeling or belief about a person or subject that is formed without reviewing facts or information.
Prejudice
Describe an autocratic leader.
Dictator. Does not want to hear other's opinions. Many people follow this type of leader because of fear.
What is the first thing you should do when taking care of a bleeding victim?
Put on gloves.
What is privileged communication?
Any information about an individual that is given to a healthcare provider. Your personal health information.
Race
When an assumption is made that everyone in a particular group is the same, this is known as _________.
Stereotyping.
What is the first step of the problem solving method?
Gather information or data.
Describe a laizzez-faire leader.
Hands-off, laid back. Minimal rules.
Give an example of a breech of contract.
Not paying your medical bill(s).
What does it mean to be culturally sensitive?
The ability to recognize and appreciate the personal characteristics of others.
Give an example of a stereotype.
Examples:
Old people drive slow.
Short people can't play basketball.
People with glasses are smart.