Health Knowledge Bowl - Leadership And Professional Knowledge - Set Two

Front 1

A good employee demonstrates the ability to think and select an action without being told. What is the term for this characteristic?

Back 1

initiative

Front 2

An employee who demonstrates a positive attitude toward his or her boss and company and avoids negative comments is considered a/an ________ employee.

Back 2

loyal

Front 3

An employee who completes assignments without arguing, is willing to help others, follows directions and accepts constructive criticism, is considered a/an _____ employee?

Back 3

cooperative

Front 4

An employer is responsible for providing employees a safe and clean environment and the equipment necessary for your job. Name a third employer responsibility to the employee.

Back 4

paying an agreed salary

Front 5

To make a positive first impression an applicant should exhibit a professional appearance and greet the prospective employer with what?

Back 5

a firm handshake

Front 6

How many years of education does it take to become a Licensed Practical Nurse?

Back 6

9 to 18 months

Front 7

What is written on an application form to show that you have not overlooked a question, but did not answer it because it did not pertain to you?

Back 7

N/A (should be capitalized)

Front 8

What term means that a person has fulfilled requirements of education and performance and meets the standard set up by a professional organization?

Back 8

certification

Front 9

A process by which a regulatory body administers examinations and maintains a current list of qualified personnel is called:

Back 9

registration

Front 10

What is the purpose of a letter of application?

Back 10

to obtain an interview

Front 11

What should you do before using anyone's name as a reference?

Back 11

obtain permission

Front 12

What should you do during a job interview if any question reflects any kind of religious, racial or sex discrimination?

Back 12

politely decline answering

Front 13

After the job interview, what should you do to indicate that you are still interested in the position?

Back 13

send a thank you note

Front 14

The amount of money available to you after deductions is called:

Back 14

net income

Front 15

The term that is used to show that you are willing to be held accountable for your actions is called what?

Back 15

responsibility

Front 16

An employee who is prompt in reporting to work and maintains a good attendance record would be demonstrating what characteristic?

Back 16

dependability

Front 17

The minimum education requirement to become a Registered Dietitian is a _______ degree.

Back 17

baccalaureate

Front 18

A Speech-Language Therapist requires what minimum education?

Back 18

master's degree

Front 19

What health professional operates the heart-lung machine used in coronary bypass surgery?

Back 19

perfusionist

Front 20

When employees are considered for promotions, the first question work-based supervisors ask is:

Back 20

What qualifications does the person have?

Front 21

A technique to effectively use time is called:

Back 21

time management

Front 22

Mental, emotional, or physical tension is called what?

Back 22

stress

Front 23

When hiring a person for a job, the employer screens for applicants who demonstrate the qualifications needed to perform the job. These qualifications are called:

Back 23

competencies

Front 24

Periodicals containing articles of specialized information relating to specific professions are called what?

Back 24

professional journals

Front 25

Employers rely on individuals who are good decision makers, set a good example, and to whom fellow employees go for advice to place in positions of responsibility. They are looking for what quality in their employees?

Back 25

leadership

Front 26

Solving a disagreement or to successfully deal with friction is called what?

Back 26

conflict resolution

Front 27

A person who does not get paid and who serves or acts on his own free will is called a:

Back 27

volunteer

Front 28

The direction or movement of job availability or employment needs is called what?

Back 28

employment trend

Front 29

A formal request for employment or a form used in making such a request is called a:

Back 29

job application

Front 30

Employees that come from environments where a language other than English is dominant and have sufficient difficulty speaking, reading, writing or understanding English are said to have:

Back 30

limited English proficiency