1.2 - Stress, Burnout, and Secondary Trauma Flashcards
What hormone, secreted by the adrenal glands, makes the heart pump faster and lungs work harder?
Epinephrine
It is an unspecified demand made on the body by a circumstance which a person finds difficult to cope with.
Stress
Give at least three effects of stress.
Mental distress, physical complaints, changed behavior, relationship diffculties, decreased performance, spiritual strain
Frequent danger and increase in levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine can lead to:
a. a more adaptable and healthy immune system
b. increase in bone mass
c. memory boost
d. none of the above.
D. none of the above
Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of stress?
a. problems with sleep
b. strained relationships
c. increased concentration
d. poor work performance
c. increased concentration
Behavioral problems associated with stress include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. substance dependence
b. somatic pains
c. overactivity
d. restlessness
b. somatic pains
Which of the following situations can result to stress and therefore would entail the need for help from others?
a. achieving in class
b. being involved in charity work
c. being overinvolved in relationships
d. none of the above
c. being overinvolved in relationships
All of the following are core values for helping EXCEPT:
a. acceptance
b. judgmental approach
c. confidentiality
d. valuing of individual differences
b. judgmental approach
The Horowitz ideal course of recovery includes:
a. perceiving events correctly
b. translating perceptions into clear meaning
c. deciding on an appropriate action after revisiting current belief systems
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of the following interventions are classified under remedial action?
a. massage
b. counseling
c. meditation
d. none of the above
b. counseling
It is the state of acute or extreme stress.
Distress
A type of stress that results from energy-sapping stories from patients.
Secondary traumatic stress
A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by long term involvement in emotionally demanding situation.
Burnout
The first stage of burnout, characterized by awareness combined with inaction.
Honeymoon stage
The __________ stage of burnout is defined by the inability to cope or control things despite exerting effort.
Disillusionment
The __________ stage of burnout is characterized by on and off behavior and escapism.
Brown-out
Frustration, in the stages of burnout, is characterized by __________ and ___________.
a. cynicism and depression
b. detachment and inaction
c. detachment and cynicism
d. depression and inaction
c. detachment and cynicism
Junjun was diagnosed with clinical depression after months of being bullied by his classmates. When counseled by the psychiatrist, Junjun said that he did not want to go back to school anymore because he believes his classmates will continue to bully him anyway. In what stage of burnout is Junjun in in this situation?
Despair
Andrew and Emma are having a hard time stabilizing their romantic relationship. They would always quarrel over the phone, and then make friends again, and then quarrel again. Andrew wants to take his mind off his problems with Emma, so he decides to divert his attention to playing video games. What stage of burnout is displayed by Andrew?
Brown-out stage
Which of the following is not a possible source of burnout?
a. being under constant, strong pressure
b. lacking sense of accomplishment
c. A and B
d. none of the above
d. none of the above
Which of the following is not a preventive measure against burnout?
a. finding meaning in work
b. being realistic with expectations
c. trying to achieve everything by yourself
d. being aware of your limitations
c. trying to achieve everything by yourself
All of the following are characteristics of trauma except:
a. momentary emotional pain
b. rooted in experiences
b. physically or emotionally harmful
c. lasting adverse effects
a. momentary emotional pain
It refers to the ability to cope with stress and adversity.
Resiliency
People who are resilient see themselves as _________, ___________, and ____________.
Safe, capable, lovable
The process of change that happens because you feel the responsibility to help people who have been hurt or in need.
Vicarious trauma
The profound emotional or physical erosion that takes place when helpers are unable to refuel and regenerate is called:
Compassin fatigue
