Deck 3: Developing Your Personal Skills

Question 1

A health care worker who feels overworked and experiences physical and emotional exhaustion may be suffering from

A) stress.
B) burnout.
C) procrastination.
D) insomnia.

Answer 1

burnout.

Question 2

Which of the following has so many health benefits it has been called a "magic pill"?

A) Adequate sleep
B) Physical exercise
C) Meditation
D) Positive attitude

Answer 2

Physical exercise

Question 3

Janice is finding it difficult to deal with the challenges of her new job, her first in health care. Which of the following would be most helpful in reducing her stress?

A) Avoid contact with her boss as much as possible.
B) Talk about the situation when she is with her friends.
C) Look for a new job.
D) Make some time outside of work to engage in physical activity.

Answer 3

Make some time outside of work to engage in physical activity.

Question 4

Which statement best describes the meaning of "stress"?

A) Our physical reactions to an event
B) The pressure other people put on us
C) Feelings of fear
D) The desire to do our best

Question 5

Which study technique would be most effective for a global/big picture learner who is studying the digestive system?

A) Listen to a taped recording of a class lecture.
B) Start by memorizing the various organs in the system.
C) Get an overview of the system, including its parts and functions.
D) Make flash cards with drawings of the various digestive organs.

Question 6

A person's chance of developing type 2 diabetes is believed to be most influenced by which of the following conditions?

A) Obesity
B) High blood pressure
C) Lack of physical exercise
D) Drinking too much alcohol

Question 7

If you are an auditory learner, which method of mastering new medical terms would most likely best work for you?

A) Study a written list of the terms.
B) Write each term 10 times.
C) Listen to the terms spoken aloud.
D) Work with other students using flash cards.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes a personal mission statement?

A) It is a list of your professional goals.
B) It includes affirmations to use when the going gets tough.
C) It is a list of people and resources to help you succeed.
D) It contains your personal values and what you hope to accomplish in life.

Question 9

Which of the following is the most effective goal?

A) Memorize 400 anatomy terms in the next 2 days.
B) Get a good grade in medical math class.
C) Improve my performance doing clinical tests.
D) Read the chapter on the nervous system and write a three-page outline of the material by a week from today.

Question 10

According to research, which is the best way to store information in your long-term memory?

A) Clearly understand why you have to learn the information.
B) Approach learning with a positive attitude.
C) Review the information many times over an extended period of time.
D) Focus all your attention on what you are studying.

Question 11

According to time-management experts, who should write and prioritize daily to-do lists as a method for using time effectively?

A) People who tend to procrastinate
B) Very busy people who have many things to do each day
C) Working professionals who must track time for themselves and others
D) Anyone who wants to improve his or her use of time

Question 12

Which statement best describes the meaning of "attitude"?

A) A mental approach to life
B) One's behavior at work
C) The way one gets along with other people
D) Demonstration of a lack of respect

Question 13

The belief that serving others is an important part of life is an example of a

A) goal.
B) mission.
C) priority.
D) value.

Question 14

Maria finds herself procrastinating when faced with large class assignments. All of the following techniques might help her work in a timely way except

A) break the assignment into small tasks with deadlines for each.
B) do the work quickly shortly before it is due.
C) motivate herself by linking completion of the assignments to achieving her career goals.
D) try to determine the underlying cause of her procrastination.

Question 15

Which action demonstrates a healthy attitude when dealing with a classmate who has hurt your feelings?

A) Realize that this incident will be of little importance in the future.
B) Find ways to get even with this person so you can have peace of mind.
C) Complain to friends about the incident so you can get it off your chest.
D) Think about other times when this person has offended you.

Question 16

Which of the following recommendations is illustrated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) graphic called My Plate?

A) Half of our daily intake should consist of fruits and vegetables.
B) We should eat more meat and fish than grains.
C) We should avoid eating dairy.
D) We should eat small portions of food.

Question 17

The best reason to have a mentor while you are in school is so he or she can

A) tutor you when you have trouble understanding your classes.
B) guide you in your quest for professional success.
C) provide you with contacts to help you find a job.
D) give you a good reference when you apply for jobs.

Question 18

Which statement is true about a person's attitude?

A) Each individual is born with the attitude he/she will have for life.
B) It is outside a person's control to change an attitude.
C) People can learn to change their attitude.
D) Attitudes are determined by life's circumstances.

Question 19

Which of the following is a basic characteristic of an effective goal?

A) There is a reward from an outside source such as a good grade or a raise.
B) It is written.
C) It is related to your work.
D) It can be achieved in a month or less.

Question 20

Learning styles are the

A) various ways that students take in and process new information.
B) methods instructors use to present new information.
C) strategies suggested for learning specific subjects.
D) study techniques that increase the retention of new information.

Question 21

All stress is hard on the body and should be avoided whenever possible.

Question 22

You should study your most difficult subject last after you've warmed up with easier assignments.

Question 23

Cramming is an effective way to study because it forces you to really concentrate on the material.

Question 24

Improving your time-management skills is a good way to reduce stress.

Question 25

The USDA recommends that we reduce the amount of sodium we typically consume.