Quiz on Professionalism in Health Care

What is the foundation of the caring component of professionalism in health care?

• Compassion

• Competence

• Communication

• Confidence

What does a professional attitude in health care primarily focus on?

• Personal gain

• Patient welfare

• Technological advancement

• Financial success

What is an essential part of professionalism in health care, as demonstrated by Charles with Mr. Chang?

• Sympathy

• Antipathy

• Empathy

• Apathy

What should health care professionals do when faced with difficult situations?

• Look for learning experiences

• Dwell on the negative aspects

• Complain to coworkers

• Avoid the situation

What is a key behavior that demonstrates 'caring competence'?

• Being argumentative

• Being indifferent

• Being dependable

• Being inflexible

What should health care professionals avoid doing during work time?

• Communicating effectively

• Organizing their work

• Helping patients

• Discussing personal problems

What is the effect of a health care professional's attitude on patients?

• It only affects coworkers

• It significantly affects them

• It negatively affects them

• It has no effect

What is an inappropriate way to express empathy to patients?

• Saying 'I know exactly how you feel'

• Communicating awareness of their feelings

• Listening to their concerns

• Understanding their viewpoint

What should health care professionals do if they make a mistake?

• Ignore it

• Hide it from supervisors

• Blame others

• Take responsibility

What is a professional attitude in health care work expressed by?

• Being resistant to change

• Being focused on personal problems

• Being indifferent to patient care

• Being committed to work