Mid- Term Exam Study

Question 1

What is stress

Answer 1

• Physical, mental, and emotional response when we encounter a threat
• Feeling of not having the proper resources to deal with that threat
• Have little or no sense of control
  Normal part of life

Question 2

what are stressors:

Answer 2

• The threat (real or imagined) that sets off a stress response
  or
• Exams, moving away from home, starting college, death of a loved one

Question 3

stress response

Answer 3

Sympathetic Nervous System
stimulated!
▪ Fight or Flight response
▪ Physiological response:
▪ Increased HR
▪ Increased BP
▪ Increased sweating
▪ Constriction of blood flow to hands and
feet
▪ Tightening of muscles
▪ Increased anxiety

Question 4

what are cognitive symptoms of stress

Answer 4

Memory Problem
poor judgement
constant worrying
Only seeing the negative
trouble thinking
inability to concentrate

Question 5

what are emotional symptoms of stress

Answer 5

agitation, short temper
restlessness
moodiness, irritability, impatience
overwhelmed
feeling of loneliness and isolation
depression, unhappy

Question 6

What is physical symptoms of stress is

Answer 6

-pain/discomfort
-headaches, backaches, chest pain, muscle tension
-Gi upset–> N/V/D or constipation
sleep disturbance
and weight gain or loss

Question 7

What are signs of behavior stress

Answer 7

changes in eating pattern
changes ins sleep pattern
isolating one’s self
overreacting
procrastinating

Question 8

What does NIOSH mean

Answer 8

National Institute for occupational Safety and health

Question 9

How can we manage stress

Answer 9

connecting with other
moving around
schedule time for fun and relaxation
manage time
maintain a healthy life style

Question 10

What does it mean to be Healthy ( 3 definitions)

Answer 10

1.) Health is a goal a fluid process rather than an actual state
2. Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
3.) An individual defined state or process in which the individual experiences a sense of well being, harmony, and unity

Question 11

Balance of physical aspects of the whole person

Answer 11

Physical Body; Ability to survive/ thrive in the world; taking good care of our body

Question 12

What are stressors for healthcare workers?

Answer 12

• not enough staffing
• heavy workloads
• lack of support ( perceived or real)- administrative or other healthcare team members
• long hours
• shift work
  -time pressure
  -workplace violence
  -dealing with difficult people (patients and family)
  -taking care of a seriously ill patient

Question 13

Balance of emotional aspect of a whole person

Answer 13

Ability to relate to others, meaning contact and connection with others; feel the full range of human emotions.

Question 14

Balance of mental aspect of the whole person

Answer 14

Our intellectual self, our ability to think and reason, consists of our thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, and values.

Question 15

balance of spiritual aspects of the whole person

Answer 15

Soul, feeling of belonging to the universe

Question 16

Health enhancement through self-care, especially in health care.

Answer 16

Self-care —->implies deliberate
action!
Reduces negative effects of stress,
prevents burnout, helps us refocus
▪ Really important for healthcare
workers:
▪ How can one care for and support others if
they’re unable to care for and support
themselves?

Question 17

what is allopathic medicine

Answer 17

▪ Traditional, conventional western medicine
▪ Medical doctors (and other health care professionals) treat symptoms/illnesses with
drugs, surgery, procedures
▪ Standard treatments undergo research process to prove they are safe and effective

Question 18

what is holistic medicine

Answer 18

▪ Therapies that attempt to treat the whole person
▪ Integrative health = combination of conventional and complementary therapies

Question 19

What is Alternative Therapy

Answer 19

Medical therapies/treatments other than traditional, conventional medicine
▪ Used in place of traditional, conventional medicine

Question 20

Complementary Therapy

Answer 20

Treatments given in conjunction with traditional medicine (not in place of)

Question 21

What are mind- body practices

Answer 21

impact function and symptoms of body
▪ Relaxation
▪ Meditation
▪ Guided-imagery
▪ Yoga
▪ Qi Gong and Tai Chi
▪ Acupuncture
▪ Chiropractic
▪ Aroma therapy
▪ Energy healing techniques

Question 22

What are natural products

Answer 22

▪ Herbal supplements
▪ Nutritional supplements
▪ Nutritional Therapy

Question 23

What are other approaches for complementary health

Answer 23

▪ Ayurveda
▪ Traditional Chinese Medicine
▪ Shamanism
▪ Homeopathy
▪ Naturopathy

Question 24

What it the history and origins of meditation

Answer 24

▪ 500 BCE —> Buddha’s quest for
enlightenment
▪ Teachings spread throughout Asia
▪ Many considered meditation a
spiritual practice
▪ Gained popularity in Western
cultures in the 1960’s-1970’s

Question 25

what are the benefits of meditation

Answer 25

Balance
▪ Reduces anxiety, stress, depression
▪ Increases learning ability, memory
▪ Increases alertness
▪ Improved concentration
▪ Reduces irritability, moodiness
▪ May help lower blood pressure
▪ Pain management
▪ Boost immune system
▪ Decrease alcohol and substance abuse

Question 26

What are some meditation techniques

Answer 26

Many different techniques –
▪ Transcendental meditation
▪ Mindfulness meditation
▪ Yoga

Question 27

How can we manage stress?

Answer 27

▪ Identify the source(s) of stress in your life
▪ Replace unhealthy coping strategies with health ones
▪ Practice the 4 A’s

Question 28

Job Stress and Burnout For Nurses

Answer 28

Job stress can be defined as the harmful physical and
emotional responses that occur when the job requirements do not match the worker’s capabilities, resources, or needs. Job stress can lead to poor health and even
injury
▪ Healthcare work environments are incredibly stressful!
▪ Health care workers are under an immense amount of
pressure – mostly related to working conditions