Question 1

Which one of the following statements has been proven to be true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Recent research has found that women do not have a unique physiologic response to stress.
B)   Both men and women interpret the same stressor in the same manner without regard to past experiences.
C)   Stress influences the immune system in one complex manner.
D)   Stressors that are identical do not have the same effect on each individual.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The staff development educator presents a series of programs on stress management to the nurse managers.Research has indicated that an individual's ability to deal with stress is moderated by psychological hardiness.Psychological hardiness is a composite of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Commitment, control, and challenge.
B)   Commitment, powerlessness, and passivity.
C)   Commitment, control, and passivity.
D)   Decreased isolation, challenge, and passivity.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

As a nurse manager,you observe a staff nurse who over the past few weeks has become withdrawn and has had several absences due to minor ailments.Your best action would be to:

Accepted Answer

A)   Ask the nurse if she is okay during report.
B)   Refer the nurse to the employee assistance program.
C)   Ask the nurse to meet with you for a few minutes before she leaves for the day.
D)   Write a note to the nurse advising her that her work attendance must improve.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Time management is very essential for the nurse manager.Which of the following is not a good time-management technique?

Accepted Answer

A)   Decide what not to do.
B)   Learn to say "No."
C)   Learn to delegate.
D)   Break down your workload into large manageable tasks.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Mr.T.Jones and Mr.R.Smith are both going to become residents in Sunny Haven Lodge.Mr.Jones views it as an opportunity to socialize and meet new friends.Mr.Smith views this as abandonment by his family and is worried that the care will be inadequate.Each senior perceives the situation differently.This is a good example of stress that is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Both a positive stressor and a negative stressor.
B)   Occurring only because of age.
C)   Positive in both cases.
D)   Harmful in both cases.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 28: Self-Management: Stress and Time

Which one of the following statements has been proven to be true?

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As a nurse manager,you observe a staff nurse who over the past few weeks has become withdrawn and has had several absences due to minor ailments.Your best action would be to:

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Time management is very essential for the nurse manager.Which of the following is not a good time-management technique?

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The staff development educator presents a series of programs on stress management to the nurse managers.Research has indicated that an individual's ability to deal with stress is moderated by psychological hardiness.Psychological hardiness is a composite of:

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Exam 28: Self-Management: Stress and Time

Which one of the following statements has been proven to be true?

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As a nurse manager,you observe a staff nurse who over the past few weeks has become withdrawn and has had several absences due to minor ailments.Your best action would be to:

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Time management is very essential for the nurse manager.Which of the following is not a good time-management technique?

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The staff development educator presents a series of programs on stress management to the nurse managers.Research has indicated that an individual's ability to deal with stress is moderated by psychological hardiness.Psychological hardiness is a composite of:

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