Health Professions Skills Development
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Course Introduction
Health Professions Skills Development is designed to equip students with foundational competencies essential for success in healthcare settings. This course emphasizes effective communication, teamwork, and critical thinking, while also fostering professionalism, ethical decision-making, and patient-centered care. Through interactive activities, case studies, and simulated practice, students develop practical skills in patient interaction, documentation, problem-solving, and interprofessional collaboration. By the end of the course, students are better prepared to navigate the complex and dynamic environment of the health professions, ensuring safe, competent, and compassionate care delivery.
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Career Development for Health Professionals 4th Edition by Lee Haroun MA MBA
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Chapter 1: Your Career Starts Now
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Q1) Which statement best describes a good health career educational program?
A) Students assume all responsibility for their own learning.
B) Instructors make sure their students learn everything they need to know.
C) Students who pay their tuition and try hard earn the right to graduate.
D) Good instruction and resources should be provided and students should be expected to take advantage of them.
Answer: D
Q2) You passed an important exam but missed five questions. What should you do now?
A) Find the correct answers and learn from your mistakes.
B) Don't waste time worrying about them because you passed the test.
C) Assume the questions were poorly written or tricky.
D) Start preparing now for the next test.
Answer: A
Q3) Study skills, such as reading for understanding and writing clearly, will help you succeed on the job.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Your Resume Starts Now
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Q1) The purpose of the summary of qualifications on your resume is to highlight what you have to offer an employer.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) When preparing to put together a budget to determine how much you need to earn to cover your living expenses, you should
A) include only your major expenses such as rent and car payments.
B) keep track of as many of your expenses as possible for 2 or 3 months.
C) save time by just estimating what you think you spend.
D) record in detail everything you spend for several months.
Answer: B
Q3) Visualization as a success tool is based on the theory that A) students who are relaxed will do better in school and on the job.
B) predicting events can help you better plan your career.
C) our appearance affects the opinions people have about us.
D) people tend to become what they picture in their minds.
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Developing Your Personal Skills
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Q1) According to time-management experts, who should write and prioritize daily to-do lists as a method for using time effectively?
A) People who tend to procrastinate
B) Very busy people who have many things to do each day
C) Working professionals who must track time for themselves and others
D) Anyone who wants to improve his or her use of time
Answer: D
Q2) The best reason to have a mentor while you are in school is so he or she can
A) tutor you when you have trouble understanding your classes.
B) guide you in your quest for professional success.
C) provide you with contacts to help you find a job.
D) give you a good reference when you apply for jobs.
Answer: B
Q3) You should study your most difficult subject last after you've warmed up with easier assignments.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Strategies for Adult Students
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Q1) The most common reason that adult students sometimes find it difficult to adjust to the role of a student is that they
A) have been independent and in charge of their own lives.
B) have more practical experiences than their instructors.
C) don't like to follow rules with which they may disagree.
D) don't want to compete with younger students.
Q2) Roberto, age 45, never had strong study skills. Which is the best way for him to deal with this weakness when he returns to school?
A) Hide them to avoid embarrassment.
B) Acknowledge them and seek help to improve them.
C) Drop out of classes that he finds too difficult.
D) Ask his instructors for special consideration.
Q3) If you are older than one of your instructors, it is a good idea to
A) transfer to a class that has an older instructor.
B) let your instructor know you have more experience than she does.
C) learn as much you can from the instructor.
D) help the instructor by adding as much as possible to class discussions.
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Chapter 5: Strategies for English As A Second Language
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Q1) Which of the following words contains letters that are not pronounced?
A) July
B) Sadly
C) Brightly
D) Truly
Q2) The ability to speak two or more languages can be a definite advantage in health care work.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The phrase "about face," which means to change one's mind completely, is an example of a (an)
A) phrasal verb.
B) idiomatic expression.
C) present participle.
D) word in context.
Q4) What should you do when you make a mistake while you are speaking English?
A) Take it as an opportunity to learn.
B) Be embarrassed and apologize.
C) See it as proof that you will never speak English well.
D) Consider it to be an example of how difficult it is to learn English.
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Chapter 6: Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities
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Q1) It is appropriate for a learning-disabled employee to ask a supervisor for help with prioritizing tasks.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is a recommended strategy for overcoming attention deficit disorder?
A) Play music while you are studying
B) Change the subject you are working on frequently so you won't get bored
C) Keep your study area cleared of clutter
D) Set a goal of studying at least 2 hours before taking a break
Q3) The best example of good self-advocacy is asking
A) to be excused from doing homework assignments.
B) to be allowed to skip tests because they are too stressful.
C) an instructor for help when you don't understand a reading assignment.
D) to work with other students to complete class assignments.
Q4) Learning disabilities are caused by
A) personality characteristics.
B) biological factors.
C) individual attitudes.
D) emotions.
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Chapter 7: Developing Your Paper Skills I: Intake of Information
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Q1) Which study method has proved to be the best for helping students retain information they read?
A) Reread the selection to be learned at least five times.
B) Any method as long as it fits your learning style.
C) Answer questions or explain the material you have read without looking at the text.
D) Memorize the points your instructor has you highlight in your book.
Q2) Which is the best example of applying active listening skills in class?
A) Asking many questions
B) Recording most of the lecture content in your notes
C) Focusing on what the instructor is saying
D) Trying to remember everything the instructor says
Q3) What is the best way to handle unfamiliar words as you encounter them in your reading?
A) Write a list as you read so you can look up all of them at once.
B) Underline them in your book so you can ask the instructor at the next class session.
C) Guess their meaning from the words and sentences around them.
D) Look them up as soon as you come across them.
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Chapter 8: Developing Your Paper Skills II: Output of Information
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Q1) A good technique for answering multiple choice test questions is to
A) save time by selecting the first answer you believe to be correct.
B) compare the answers to see which one seems most correct.
C) discard any answers with the words "always" and "never."
D) read each answer and consider how it relates to the question.
Q2) Freewriting is a useful writing technique in which you
A) write a first draft without trying to make it perfect.
B) make a list of whatever comes to your mind about your topic.
C) draw mind maps to show relationships between facts and ideas.
D) edit your writing to check for grammar and spelling errors.
Q3) You studied hard for a test but missed 12 questions and barely passed with a grade of C. What should you do now?
A) Don't worry about it. Just focus on what you need to learn for the next test.
B) Ask the instructor to let you take the test again.
C) Learn the correct answers to any questions you missed.
D) Spend less time studying for this class because it doesn't seem to help.
Q4) If you have no idea which multiple choice answer on a test is correct, it is always best to guess.
A)True B)False
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Chapter 9: Developing Your Practical Skills
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Q1) Brainstorming is a good technique for
A) generating as many ideas as possible for solving a problem.
B) identifying the true nature of a problem.
C) determining the best solution for a problem.
D) evaluating the results of a solution.
Q2) A _____ is the basic metric unit for measuring weight.
A) degree
B) gram
C) liter
D) meter
Q3) The most important reason for learning the specialized vocabulary used in math is to
A) make it easier to understand and discuss math operations.
B) help you get all A's in math.
C) give you the self-confidence to work math problems.
D) overcome math anxiety.
Q4) No one can be perfect, so perfection is never expected from health care workers.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Developing Your People Skills
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Q1) You are engaged in a conversation with a patient. Stating in your own words what you think she means after she has spoken is called
A) acknowledging.
B) showing empathy.
C) reflecting.
D) paraphrasing.
Q2) Leaning forward toward the person you are talking with is a way of showing you are interested in the conversation.
A)True
B)False
Q3) "What brings you to the clinic today?" is an example of a(an)
A) probing question.
B) closed-ended question.
C) open-ended question.
D) leading question.
Q4) Professional speakers recommend that you memorize oral presentations so you won't have to depend on notes.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Becoming a Professional
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Q1) Which of the following health care workers best demonstrates a positive bedside manner?
A) Emma respects her patient's time by hurrying through a procedure.
B) Hal checks the medication he is going to administer three times to ensure it is correct.
C) Sheila listens attentively as Ms. Carlson explains her symptoms.
D) Jorge accurately enters information about his patient's condition into his computer.
Q2) Which of the following is the best definition of professionalism in health care?
A) Good technical skills and accurate work habits
B) Excellent customer service
C) All behaviors, skills, and habits
D) Ability to communicate effectively with patients
Q3) It is important that health care workers develop good soft skills. Which of the following is not an example of a soft skill?
A) Ability to draw blood without causing pain for the patient
B) Positive attitude about work
C) Always arriving to work on time
D) Listening actively when patients are speaking
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Chapter 12: Beginning the Job Search
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Q1) How can the Riley Guide help with your job search?
A) Enable you to post your resume where it can be accessed by thousands of employers.
B) Give you access to hundreds of reliable websites that contain information about all phases of the job search.
C) Enable you to chat with other persons who are looking for a job.
D) Let you view postings of health care jobs all over the United States.
Q2) Which action best describes how to make use of the Internet for your job search?
A) Limit its use to about 25% of your job-search time and effort.
B) Post your resume on as many websites as possible because the Internet has become the source most employers check when looking for qualified applicants.
C) Use it for most of your job -search activities because it is the most efficient.
D) Use it mostly for networking and meeting people who work in health care.
Q3) Preparing a targeted response to an employment ad or announcement means
A) directing a letter to the person who does the hiring.
B) revising your resume to match the job requirements.
C) pointing out in a letter how you meet the specific requirements of the job.
D) calling the employer by telephone to respond to the ad.
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Chapter 13: Finalizing Your Employment Presentation
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Q1) When writing a letter of inquiry about jobs in the radiology department of a hospital, it would be best to address the letter to
A) the human resources department.
B) the radiology department.
C) to whom it may concern.
D) Dr. Alan Fields, Director of Radiology.
Q2) What is the purpose of a targeted objective?
A) It informs employers of all your skills.
B) It narrows your job search to the jobs that seem the most interesting.
C) It saves time by applying only for jobs for which you are qualified.
D) It lets an employer know how your qualifications match his or her requirements.
Q3) It is usually recommended that students use a professional resume service instead of writing their own resumes.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Employers are not interested in activities that were not part of a paying job.
A)True B)False
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Chapter 14: The Interview
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Q1) Which of the following questions requests information that cannot be used legally to make a hiring decision for a nursing assistant?
A) Do you celebrate Hanukkah?
B) Can you work the evening shift?
C) Give me an example of how you handle stress.
D) Can you work on your feet for several hours a day?
Q2) It's okay to ask employers when they plan to make a hiring decision.
A)True
B)False
Q3) You have put together a portfolio with many good examples of your work. How can you best use it during the interview?
A) Show it to the employer at the beginning of the interview.
B) Use it to back up all your answers.
C) Use it as needed to support your answers.
D) Save it for the end of the interview to summarize and support your qualifications.
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Chapter 15: After the Interview
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Q1) If you accept a job offer with a telephone call, you should confirm your acceptance by writing a letter to the employer.
A)True
B)False
Q2) If you are not offered a job for which you interviewed and believed yourself to be qualified, the best thing to do is
A) report the employer to the career services staff at your school.
B) take a break for a few weeks and then try going to more interviews.
C) conduct a self-evaluation and think about what took place in the interview.
D) assume the interviewer didn't like you and continue your job search.
Q3) Which of the following is inappropriate to disclose when discussing with a classmate how a job interview went?
A) The job didn't sound like what you expected.
B) The facility is located too far from your home.
C) You thought the interviewer was an idiot.
D) The job required skills that aren't your strengths.
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Chapter 16: Success on the Job
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Q1) Which of the following indicates a possible violation of the Equal Pay Act?
A) Hank and Maria graduated in the same class and perform similar duties as radiation technologists at St. John's Hospital. Hank earns $1.75 more per hour than Maria.
B) Cheryl was in the same class as Hank and Maria. She works at an imaging center and earns $2.25 more per hour than Maria.
C) Kendra is a radiation technologist who graduated 2 years before Hank and Maria. She works at City General Hospital, and even with more experience, earns $1.50 less an hour than Hank.
D) Susan is a registered nurse at St. John's Hospital. She graduated a year after the others but earns $3.40 per hour more than Hank.
Q2) When you sit down to read technical material you need to learn for your job, it is a good idea to
A) quickly preview the material.
B) read line by line from the beginning so you don't miss anything.
C) skim over the material and ask questions to fill in the facts.
D) look for the information you need and skip the rest.
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Chapter 17: Navigating Your Career
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Q1) The best reason for performing periodic self-evaluations of your work is to
A) prepare for the performance evaluations you have with your supervisor.
B) show your supervisor you care about your work.
C) monitor your own progress and know what you need to improve.
D) defend your work, if necessary.
Q2) Which characteristic or action is most significant if you wish to become a leader in health care?
A) Friendly with everyone
B) Excellent job performance
C) Work extra hours
D) Good work attendance
Q3) Disregarding patient confidentiality can result in dismissal.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Ken was recently fired from his first job as a nursing assistant for failing to meet performance standards. The best thing he can do now is
A) go back to his school and let them know he wasn't properly prepared.
B) let off some steam by telling friends and family how unfairly he was treated. C) seek ways to improve his skills.
D) look for another job.
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