Deck 30: Managing Personal Resources: Time and Stress Management

Question 1

The advanced practice nurse (APN) is overwhelmed in the new role and is repeatedly asked to serve on committees. The APN says "no" and walks away. This is an example of which stress management technique?

A) Altering technique
B) Avoidance technique
C) Adapting technique
D) Acceptance technique

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The APN has a budget report due in two days and has known about the report for several weeks. Delaying the report until the last minute is known as ____________.

A) Delegation
B) Multitasking
C) Perfectionism
D) Procrastination

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Reading and responding to emails can consume a large portion of time. Which of the following techniques can make the task less time consuming?

A) For emails requiring a short response, respond and delete.
B) Turn off the email when doing other tasks.
C) Read emails marked as urgent first.
D) All of these are correct.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The ________stress management technique looks calls for the individual to examine how the issue is facilitating personal growth, development, and gain new competencies.

A) Acceptance technique
B) Avoidance technique
C) Altering technique
D) Adapting technique

Question 5

When delegating, the APN should consider the paygrade of the delegate.

Question 6

One form of an altering technique is problem solving, which allows one to think about the problem differently and accept what one cannot control and "let it go."

Question 7

According to a report by the National Academy of Medicine, studies of nurses report lower rates of burnout and depression along with emotional energy.

Question 8

What are some methods a procrastinator can use to break the habit?

Question 9

Describe stress management techniques to adjust biochemical response to stress.