Deck 22: The Wisdom of Self-Care: Well-Being and Resilience in Nursing

Question 1

Which is true regarding expressive writing?

A) Write for 5 minutes everyday.
B) Write when having episodes of anger or sadness.
C) Used to treat mental illness.
D) Disregard grammar and spelling errors while writing.

Answer 1

Disregard grammar and spelling errors while writing.

Question 2

Which does the nurse identify as not accurate regarding hardiness factors?

A) Helps reduce burnout.
B) Improves career satisfaction.
C) Is a strong predictor of burnout.
D) Affects men more than women.

Answer 2

Affects men more than women.

Question 3

Which is a benefit to stress management programs?

A) Ability to take on an increase workload
B) Ability to work longer hours
C) View unexpected events as stressors
D) More control over one's life

Answer 3

More control over one's life

Question 4

Which activity would be ineffective for the nurse educator to suggest as a method for stress reduction during the work day?

A) Working lunches
B) Yoga
C) Massage
D) Meditation

Question 5

Which thinking habit would not be helpful for someone who is trying to avoid all-or-nothing thoughts?

A) Consider what-ifs.
B) Be aware of self-talk.
C) Avoid thinking traps.
D) Stay calm and focused.

Question 6

Which does the nurse identify as a potential cause of burnout?

A) Incentive pay
B) High staff turnover
C) Frequent pot lucks
D) Visibility of the management team

Question 7

Which is not one of the three C's of the Stress-Hardy Personality?

A) Commitment
B) Challenge
C) Creation
D) Control

Question 8

The nurse is suffering from stress and fatigue.Which action should the nurse take to help reduce these symptoms?

A) Take a leave of absence from work.
B) Begin an exercise program.
C) Sleep more on off days.
D) Pick up extra shifts to increase endurance.

Question 9

The nurse is creating a presentation on the purpose of journaling.What should the nurse include as the purpose behind journaling?

A) Helps induce a state of calmness.
B) Is a form of meditation.
C) Helps make important decisions.
D) Gain insight into personal issues.

Question 10

Which conditions should the nurse expect to due triggering of "fight or flight" hormones?

A) Hypotension
B) Lethargy
C) Headaches
D) Seizures

Question 11

Which does the nurse recognize as not being part of all-or-nothing thinking?

A) I sometimes procrastinate.
B) I always fail.
C) I never get it right.
D) I'm not good at anything.

Question 12

Which is true of the nurse with an internal locus of control?

A) Do not believe they have influence.
B) Believe they can control external events.
C) Experience burnout less.
D) Have a sense of empowerment.

Question 13

The nurse is working with veterans who suffer from PTSD.Which action by the nurse can help relieve the symptoms among this group of individuals?

A) Set strict visitor hours.
B) Incorporate mandatory meditation.
C) Request antidepressants.
D) Promote regular use of a therapy dog.

Question 14

Which factor is considered central to resiliency?

A) Keeping a short-term perspective
B) A pessimistic outlook
C) Visualizing the wishes of others
D) Maintaining good relationships

Question 15

Which does the nurse identify as not being one of the four additional predictors of resilience?

A) Ability to internalize stress
B) Ability to find humor
C) Capacity to find insight
D) Ability to find meaning in spirituality

Question 16

The nurse is teaching a group of co-workers about the benefits of meditation.Which statement indicates an understanding of the presented information?

A) "Meditation is only effective after 30 minutes of practice."
B) "Meditation takes only 5 minutes to be effective."
C) "Muscle tension is eased after 20 minutes of meditation."
D) "Benefits of meditation can be seen immediately after beginning practice."

Question 17

Which action by the nurse shows resilience?

A) Calling in after a rough shift
B) Internalizing stress
C) Going out for drinks with co-workers
D) Utilizing humor as a stress reliever

Question 18

Which is true of the nurse with an external locus of control?

A) Have a sense of control.
B) Believe they can control outside events.
C) Experience burnout less.
D) Believe they have little or no control over their lives.