What are operative values?

• A. They are important traits that a person must have to succeed in health care field
• B. The client’s right to choose what happens to them and it is your job to support those choices even if you do not agree, as long as they are not at risk
• C. Focus of your care is on your clients, not the many other issues you may come in contact with. listen to your clients.
• D. Ask your clients what they want to do and how. as long as tasks are within your scope

Answer: (A)

Operative values are the personal qualities and attitudes a health care professional brings to every interaction and decision. They shape how you behave across different situations, guiding actions such as professionalism, respect, integrity, accountability, and compassion. Saying they are important traits a person must have to succeed in the health care field best captures this idea, because it emphasizes the enduring character that supports safe, ethical, and patient‑centered care in any setting.

The other options describe important aspects of care—respecting a client’s autonomy, focusing on client needs, and asking for preferences within your scope—but they refer to specific practices or principles rather than the overarching traits that guide all behavior.