PREview Reliability and Dependability

Question 1

Which behavior BEST demonstrates reliability as a healthcare professional?

Accepted Answer

Consistently meeting commitments and deadlines even when challenging

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Completing tasks whenever convenient

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Delegating most responsibilities to peers

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Performing well only when supervised

Question 2

You realize you will miss a deadline for a team assignment due to unexpected personal circumstances. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Notify your team as soon as possible and discuss solutions

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Submit incomplete work without explanation

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Wait until after the deadline to explain

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Blame external circumstances without communicating proactively

Question 3

A patient is counting on you to relay important information to their specialist. What does professional dependability require?

Accepted Answer

Complete the task promptly and confirm it was received

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Do it when you have time

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Ask a colleague to do it without informing the patient

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Document that you intended to do it

Question 4

Which of the following MOST undermines professional reliability?

Accepted Answer

Regularly failing to follow through on stated commitments

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Asking for deadline extensions when truly necessary

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Acknowledging mistakes promptly

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Seeking help when workload becomes unmanageable

Question 5

A colleague frequently arrives late to team meetings, disrupting the group's work. How should this be addressed?

Accepted Answer

Speak with them directly about the impact of their tardiness on the team

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Start meetings without them and never address it

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Exclude them from future meetings immediately

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Report them to administration without attempting direct communication first

Question 6

You are scheduled to cover a shift for a colleague but a personal conflict arises. What is the most dependable response?

Accepted Answer

Inform your colleague and supervisor immediately and actively help find coverage

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Simply not show up and explain afterward

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Show up late without notifying anyone

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Decide your personal conflict is more important without communicating