Introduction to Health Care Chap. 24-26
Sarah, who spends her lunch hour redoing a lab test that she did incorrectly the first time, is demonstrating:
Integrity.
Most job openings are not advertised.
True
Which of the following workplace issues should NOT be discussed at a staff meeting?
A coworker who was rude to you in front of a patient
How much notice is it customary to give an employer when leaving a job?
2-4 weeks
Which of the following is a good way to get maximum benefit from professional networking contacts?
Ask them questions about how to succeed both in the job search and later on the job.
Which of the following questions asks for information that cannot be used when deciding whether to hire an applicant?
COMING SOON (NOT: Do you have any disabilities that would prevent you from performing any of the duties on the job description?)
Networking is most effective for identifying job openings and getting hired when you:
COMING SOON (NOT: Networking is most effective for identifying job openings and getting hired when you:)
If you normally wear sunglasses as a fashion statement, it is appropriate to wear them at a job interview.
False
It is best to be honest on your resume and include details about special conditions such as having been fired from a previous job.
False
You must be the direct recipient of unwelcome behavior in order to be a victim of sexual harassment.
False
You should include a reference list with every resume you send out.
False
If you are offered a job you decide not to accept, it is not necessary to respond to the offer.
False
It is a good idea to list important skills and qualifications in more than one place on the resume.
False
It is considered impolite to ask when the employer expects to make a hiring decision.
False
It is illegal for employers to require new hires to be tested for the presence of illegal drugs.
False
Once you become employed, you have no obligation to stay in touch with your school.
False
The main purpose of a job interview is to:
Give you and the employer a chance to see if you meet each other's employment needs.
Successful health care delivery today depends more on teams of professionals who can work together well than on the efforts of individual workers.
True
It is a good idea to project warmth and friendliness at job interviews.
True
It is appropriate to ask at an interview, "How would I be evaluated if I am hired for this position?"
True
Most school career offices offer learners many services in addition to helping them find job leads.
True
When creating examples to support your qualifications for a job, it is appropriate to draw on your personal experiences.
True
Job seekers should be professionally dressed and groomed:
Any time they might have contact with a potential employer.
If you don't know very much about the job requirements and the interviewer asks you why you are qualified, the best thing to do is:
Ask for more information about the job requirements before you answer
What is the best action to take if a workplace rule seems silly and unnecessary?
Ask your supervisor to explain the reason for the rule
Which of the following uncorrected workplace conditions would justify immediate resignation?
Continued unsafe lab practices
The health care facility's procedure manual is a good source of information about:
Directions for performing various tasks
Which of the following is NOT an example of behavior that could be considered sexual harassment?
Flirting at the workplace between people who are interested in dating each other
When writing a cover letter, it is recommended that you do NOT:
Handwrite it to communicate interest and a personal touch.
The minimum requirements for a job are the qualifications the health care professional must:
Have in order to be hired for the job
Which of the following should be included in the resume?
Hobbies and interests that relate to health issues
A general rule for answering questions about your qualifications is to:
Include an example to back up your answer
The most important reason for maintaining good attendance is that:
It helps ensure the consistent delivery of patient care and support services.
The best use of the annual employee performance evaluation is to:
Provide an opportunity for employees to learn and make plans for improvement.
The skills clusters prepared for a functional resume should include:
Skills from all types of experiences if they relate to the job
Which is the best way to avoid misunderstandings about what is expected of you on the job?
Study your job description
It is recommended that the first step to take when you are a victim of sexual harassment is to:
Tell the harasser directly to stop.
Graduates who are serious about finding a job should put the most emphasis on:
Using their time efficiently
When should cover letters be written and sent?
With any resume sent to a prospective employer
Which would be the best person to choose as a reference?
Your clinical training supervisor
