Unit 1 Quiz 1

Question 1

Which of the following statements describes a Leader?

Answer 1

Creates circles of influence and aims to inspire others

Question 2

Effective teamwork in a healthcare setting:

Answer 2

can limit medical errors and adverse patient events

Question 3

Effective team function includes: (click all that apply)

Answer 3

-regular team briefings and information sharing
-routine follow up and debriefing to communicate outcomes

Question 4

To prevent breakdowns in communication, all members of the team should:

Answer 4

follow up to resolve any pending issues

Question 5

A patient or family member has a difficult time understanding what the physician is telling them about the patient’s diagnosis. They do not understand the terminology the physician is using during the conversation. This is an example of:

Answer 5

low health literacy

Question 6

Effective teamwork can increase efficiency of health care delivery, avoid unnecessary re-hospitalizations, and increase patient and family engagement in the provision and management of their care.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

“Providing care that is respectful of, and responsive to, individual patient preferences, needs and values, and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions.”

This is the definition of:

Answer 7

Patient Centered Care

Question 8

Which of the following are examples of being a leader in the Physical Therapy profession: (select all that apply)

Answer 8

-Rehab Director
-Conducting a series of Educational Sessions for other healthcare staff members
-Advocating for patients by fighting for new laws
-Mentoring new employees

Question 9

This can occur naturally, when 1 or more team member has expertise in a specific area, and can be beneficial when there is clear communication regarding team members’ roles:

Answer 9

Role Overlap

Question 10

This is used to communicate critical information during an emergency. It helps the team to prepare for the next steps. This is when you would direct information to a specific person.

Answer 10

Call-Out

Question 11

What is the most important factor when meeting with a patient and family to discuss recommendations for the patient’s discharge plan, post-hospitalization?

Answer 11

The healthcare team, patient, and family all collaborate to create a plan that they all agree on.