Deck 3: Educational Survival Skills

Question 1

Which of the following statements uses out-of-control language?

A)"I can't believe I have all these examinations in the same week.This is so unfair!"
B)"Wow,three examinations this week.Oh well,I'll take each as it comes."
C)"I'm looking for a study partner for examinations this week.Anyone available?"
D)"Final examination week,wow! I've had bigger challenges in my life and have come out on top."

Answer 1

A
Many factors influence how we feel about events occurring around us every day.Statements used to express a feeling of not having any control imply you are losing control.Statements such as these are stressors.If out-of-control words can evoke negative feelings,then using in-control language will produce positive feelings.

Question 2

Nutrition that will improve your stress level includes

A)drinking coffee or tea with a hearty breakfast.
B)avoiding bananas and nuts.
C)eating a spinach salad topped with nuts and tomatoes.
D)skipping a daily vitamin for a few days to prevent mineral overload.

Answer 2

C
Good nutrition includes a diet that provides appropriate servings from all food groups.Dietary guidelines begin by emphasizing the importance of building a healthy plate consisting of the five food groups: fruits,vegetables,grains,protein foods,and dairy.Magnesium supports the immune system and comes from eating bananas,fish,nuts,and whole grains.

Question 3

As you prepare to take a final examination for a course you have enjoyed,you discover that your laptop computer battery is very low,causing concern.You wanted to review your notes one last time before going into the examination.This event would be classified as a(n)

A)hassle.
B)uplift.
C)fight-or-flight event.
D)life-altering event.

Answer 3

A
This event would be considered a hassle because it is a minor event and not life altering.Minor changes can be countered by balancing unexpected change with planned positive activity.

Question 4

Time management is an important part of controlling stress levels.Effective methods to control time include
1)avoiding deadlines because they typically limit time for pleasurable activities.
2)pushing yourself to unknown limits because you need to know your potential.
3)determining the most important activities that could contribute to your success.
4)focusing only on those activities that are important,allowing little time for close friends and family.
5)doubling your study time to improve your grade from a D to an A.

A)1 only
B)3 only
C)1,2,and 5 only
D)3,4,and 5 only

Question 5

As you prepare for an important clinical examination on trauma radiography,a casual friend stops by unexpectedly to tell you she thinks she is about to lose her job.It's clear she wants to talk to someone,and from your friend's perspective,you appear to have some time to talk.How would you best handle this situation?

A)Stop your studying and console your friend throughout the evening in an effort to become closer friends.
B)Politely tell your friend that you would love to talk after you have finished studying if time permits.
C)Order a large pizza with beverages and ask her to study with you.
D)Tell your friend you have no time for idle talk,you need to study,and you're insulted by her visit because you are not close friends.

Question 6

One of your classmates consistently gets As on tests and homework,with no apparent effort or study.In talking with him,you discover he has a good strategy for studying that involves

A)staying up late and pulling "all-nighters" before an examination.
B)eating a heavy,"high-carb" meal the night before the examination.
C)consistently allocating specific times of the day for studying and exercise.
D)relying on being able to study at work as a server in a restaurant.

Question 7

Steps for successful test taking include
1)memorizing acronyms to remember important formulas.
2)going out for a pasta dinner the night before an examination to be with friends.
3)wearing bright colors the day of the examination.
4)relaxing the day before the examination and avoiding cramming.
5)rechecking your answers,particularly if you had to record them on a scan sheet using blackened circles.
6)on the day of the test,changing your driving route to class to vary your day even though the new route is shorter and under construction.
7)helping a classmate cram for the examination as a favor just before you take the test.

A)1,4,5,and 6
B)2,3,5,6,and 7
C)3,4,and 5
D)2,4,6,and 7

Question 8

As you prepare to study for your final examinations,one of your classmates asks to study with you because she has not been keeping up with the lectures,having missed a few classes over the past week.This person always seems unhappy and is never prepared for clinical experiences.She frequently complains about having to get up so early to get to class and that she is not sure she made the right choice in selecting radiologic technology.Studying with this classmate will

A)provide a positive experience for you and make you feel grateful for not being "in her shoes."
B)make for a positive experience by allowing you to review material you already understand.
C)create a negative climate for both of you;you should politely excuse yourself.
D)give you a positive experience and the opportunity to improve her attitude toward the profession.

Question 9

You are about to take a 100-question test in a timed fashion.The test time allotment is 90 minutes.An effective test-taking strategy to use when taking this test is

A)pace yourself and allow exactly the same amount of time for each question.
B)scan the test and answer the questions you clearly know and then go back and spend the necessary time on those questions that need more time even though you may not quite finish.
C)answer only the questions to which you know the answers and then randomly answer the rest of the questions without reading them,making sure you finish.
D)go immediately to the last page of the test and work back to make sure you get done.

Question 10

The fight-or-flight response is a natural process of the body.It is characterized by

A)the release of hormones to increase metabolism.
B)increased metabolism of fats and sugars to increase available energy to the body.
C)a higher level of alertness through stimulation of the central nervous system.
D)all of the above.

Question 11

As you are driving to your clinical site for the day's activities,you encounter an unexpected construction zone that will most likely make you late.You have taken this reliable route many times before and plan your driving time precisely.You have never been late before,and you feel that your clinical instructor will dismiss you from the program.In this particular case,an effective way to deal with this new stressor would be to

A)call your clinical instructor and provide an estimate as to your delay.
B)ask a construction worker for an alternative route to make up the time.
C)call your clinical instructor and tell him you got lost and it's not your fault.
D)alter your travel route and take an unknown highway that you think will be shorter.

Question 12

An example of a stress buffer is

A)taking antacids the day of a big examination.
B)cramming for an examination with friends the night before a test.
C)agreeing to work more hours a few days before a big test to ease your money problems.
D)exercising with friends for 45 minutes the day before a big test.