Flashcards in Unit 3 Review Deck (16):
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13 personal characteristics of a health care worker
Empathy
Honesty
Dependability
Willingness to learn
Patience
Enthusiasm
Self-motivation
Tact
Competence
Responsibility
Discretion
Team player
Acceptance of criticism
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5 factors that contribute to good health
Diet
Rest
Exercise
Good postive
Avoid use of tobacco, alcohol and drugs
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3 basic requirements for the appearance
Neat
Well fitting
Clean
Free from wrinkles
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3 basic rules for shoes
White shoes
Fit well
Provide good support
Avoid wearing tennis shoes or sandals
If have shoe laces you should replace them frequently
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3 ways to control body odor
A daily bath or shower
Use of deodorant or antiperspirant
Good oral hygien
Clean undergarments
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3 why the nails must be kept short and clean
They can injure patients
Transmit germs
Can tear or puncture gloves
Flash of bright color might bother patients
Color can conceal any dirt that may collect under nails
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Teamwork
Many professionals with different levels of education, ideas, backgrounds, and interests working together for the benefit of the patient
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Democratic
Encourages the participation of all individuals in decisions that have to be made or problems that have to be solved. Listens to the opinions of others and then bases decisions on what is best for the group as a whole
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Laissez-faire
Believes in noninterference in the affairs of others. Strive for only minimal rules or regulations allows other to function in an independent mannar.
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Autocratic
Maintains total rule makes all the decisions
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Stress
The body's reaction to any stimulus that requires a person to adjust to a changing environment
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Four step plan
Stop
Breathe
Reflect
Choose
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7 steps of an effective management plan
Analyze and prioritize
Take credit for a job well down
Identify habits and preferences
Plan your work
Schedule tasks
Make a daily to do list
Avoid distractions
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Short term goals
Take days, weeks, or months to accomplish
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Long term goals
Achievements that may take a period of years or even a lifetime to accomplish
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