Mid- Term Exam Study Flashcards
What is stress
- 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
what are stressors:
- The threat (real or imagined) that sets off a stress response
or - Exams, moving away from home, starting college, death of a loved one
stress response
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
what are cognitive symptoms of stress
Memory Problem
poor judgement
constant worrying
Only seeing the negative
trouble thinking
inability to concentrate
what are emotional symptoms of stress
agitation, short temper
restlessness
moodiness, irritability, impatience
overwhelmed
feeling of loneliness and isolation
depression, unhappy
What is physical symptoms of stress is
-pain/discomfort
-headaches, backaches, chest pain, muscle tension
-Gi upset–> N/V/D or constipation
sleep disturbance
and weight gain or loss
What are signs of behavior stress
changes in eating pattern
changes ins sleep pattern
isolating one’s self
overreacting
procrastinating
What does NIOSH mean
National Institute for occupational Safety and health
How can we manage stress
connecting with other
moving around
schedule time for fun and relaxation
manage time
maintain a healthy life style
What does it mean to be Healthy ( 3 definitions)
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
Balance of physical aspects of the whole person
Physical Body; Ability to survive/ thrive in the world; taking good care of our body
What are stressors for healthcare workers?
- 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
Balance of emotional aspect of a whole person
Ability to relate to others, meaning contact and connection with others; feel the full range of human emotions.
Balance of mental aspect of the whole person
Our intellectual self, our ability to think and reason, consists of our thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, and values.
balance of spiritual aspects of the whole person
Soul, feeling of belonging to the universe
Health enhancement through self-care, especially in health care.
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?
what is allopathic medicine
▪ 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
what is holistic medicine
▪ Therapies that attempt to treat the whole person
▪ Integrative health = combination of conventional and complementary therapies
What is Alternative Therapy
Medical therapies/treatments other than traditional, conventional medicine
▪ Used in place of traditional, conventional medicine
Complementary Therapy
Treatments given in conjunction with traditional medicine (not in place of)
What are mind- body practices
impact function and symptoms of body
▪ Relaxation
▪ Meditation
▪ Guided-imagery
▪ Yoga
▪ Qi Gong and Tai Chi
▪ Acupuncture
▪ Chiropractic
▪ Aroma therapy
▪ Energy healing techniques
What are natural products
▪ Herbal supplements
▪ Nutritional supplements
▪ Nutritional Therapy
What are other approaches for complementary health
▪ Ayurveda
▪ Traditional Chinese Medicine
▪ Shamanism
▪ Homeopathy
▪ Naturopathy
What it the history and origins of meditation
▪ 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
what are the benefits of meditation
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
What are some meditation techniques
Many different techniques –
▪ Transcendental meditation
▪ Mindfulness meditation
▪ Yoga
How can we manage stress?
▪ Identify the source(s) of stress in your life
▪ Replace unhealthy coping strategies with health ones
▪ Practice the 4 A’s
Job Stress and Burnout For Nurses
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
