Which of the following is NOT typically considered part of the health care team?

• A. Construction worker
• B. Physician
• C. Nursing staff
• D. Dietary staff

Answer: (A)

The main idea is who actively participates in delivering medical care to patients. The health care team includes professionals who diagnose, treat, and directly support patient health: a physician provides medical evaluation and treatment; nursing staff give hands-on patient care, monitor conditions, and administer medications; dietary staff (dietitians) plan meals to meet medical and nutritional needs and support healing. A construction worker, by contrast, works on building and maintaining the facility and is not involved in direct patient care. While facility maintenance is essential for a safe hospital environment, it's not part of the clinical health care team.