PREview Teamwork and Collaboration 3

Question 1

In a multidisciplinary healthcare team, a nurse challenges a physician's order. What does an ideal physician do?

Accepted Answer

Listen respectfully and consider the concern before deciding on a course of action

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Dismiss the challenge and proceed with the order

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Report the nurse for insubordination

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Always defer to the nurse regardless of evidence

Question 2

Which communication style MOST supports effective teamwork?

Accepted Answer

Assertive — expressing views clearly while respecting others' perspectives

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Aggressive — asserting your view forcefully to persuade others

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Passive — avoiding conflict by always agreeing

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Passive-aggressive — hinting at disagreements without directly stating them

Question 3

A team member consistently dominates discussions, limiting others' input. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Encourage quieter team members to share and gently redirect the conversation

Answer

Stay silent to avoid conflict

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Complain about the person outside the meeting

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Match their behavior to have your views heard

Question 4

After a difficult team project, what is MOST valuable for improving future collaboration?

Accepted Answer

Conducting a debriefing to discuss what worked and what could be improved

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Assigning blame to those who underperformed

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Avoiding discussion to prevent conflict

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Celebrating only the successes and ignoring failures

Question 5

You are a team leader and two members have a persistent conflict. What is your responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Facilitate a mediated conversation focused on team goals

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Take sides with the member you believe is correct

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Ignore it and hope it resolves on its own

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Remove one member from the team immediately

Question 6

A healthcare team is preparing a patient for discharge. Which behavior BEST reflects effective teamwork?

Accepted Answer

The team creates a unified, clear discharge plan communicated consistently to the patient

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Each provider gives the patient separate, uncoordinated instructions

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The most senior provider handles all discharge education alone

Answer

Discharge planning is left to nursing staff only