Quiz #2

Question 0

Explain each of the following in your own words stress ,distress and stressor

Answer 0

STRESS a generalized body reaction to strong emotion -DISTRESS continuation of the generalized body reaction stress long after the situation that aroused the emotion has passed -STRESSOR conditions outside the body back around strong emotion thereby creating a psychological or physiological stress

Question 1

Describe the physiological effects of experiencing a strong emotion

Answer 1

Experiencing a strong emotional effects the autonomic nervous system which influences the function of internal organs stimulates some organs, and inhibits the functions or others; strong emotions also cause a release of adrenaline which stimulates circulation increases respiratory rate,flow of blood to muscles and decreases load of blood to other organs (the flight or flight response)

Question 2

What is the essential characteristic of unconditional love?

Answer 2

Unconditional love is always available and is not withheld for any reason

Question 3

Name 5 influences that affect the FORMATION OF EMOTIONAL PATTERNS

Answer 3

1. Consequences of behavior
2. emotional expressions of caregivers
3. behavior of caregivers
4. Family patterns for expression of feelings
5. Satisfaction experienced during infancy and childhood

Question 4

Write out 5 guidelines that help you to use emotions constructively .Should include some or all of the following

Answer 4

1. Accentuate the positive
2. own your feelings(I talk)
3. Deal with anger constructively ( or any specific guidelines)
4. Deal with fear constructively any specific guidelines
5. deal with loss by permitting yourself the right to grieve

Question 5

Describe five ways that you as a healthcare provider can use knowledge about emotions to build effective relationships with patient. Should include some or all of the following

Answer 5

• Avoid becoming defensive
• help others to acknowledge their fear
• Grant others the right to be angry
• Grant others the right to grieve
• spend additional time with fearful patient
• note behaviors that may indicate anger,fear or grief

Question 6

Explain the value of using “I talk”

Answer 6

I talk expresses one’s feelings without accusing another. I talk allows expression of one’s feelings without putting the other person on the defensive

Question 7

Explain why poor adjustment can be a vicious cycle

Answer 7

The persons ineffective behavior patterns create additional problems

Question 8

Explain why any change in a persons life situation can affect adjustment

Answer 8

Change of any type MAY make a person established habits or behavior patterns inappropriate if the changes permanent rather than temporary . A person may experience a period of poor adjustment while seeking new behavior patterns that will be effective in the changed situation

Question 9

List five guidelines that you could use to improve adjustment

Answer 9

1. Use problem-solving method
2. use emotions constructively
3. Assume conscious control of your behavior
4. evaluate your behavior in specific situations
5. Being self-evaluate ~look for ways to improve

Question 10

What are two requirements for adapting to the role of healthcare provider?

Answer 10

1. Know your role and performed within it

2. Accept and abide by the code of ethics for your role

Question 11

How do one’s emotional patterns influence adjustment?

Answer 11

Daily experiences include many opportunities for choosing how to react to the situation with good humor, with pleasure or with anger
We choose: -how to react to daily hassles
-Where to focus our attention positive events or on the “ain’t it awful” situation that come to our attention

Question 12

List five examples of daily hassles that can effect once adjustment

Answer 12

1. I couldn’t find my keys
2. My neighbors dog barked all night
3. My sister called to talk about her problems
4. I’m having a really bad hair day
5. Traffic was terrible this morning

Question 13

Name five examples of daily experiences that can provide satisfaction and thereby contribute to good adjustment

Answer 13

1. I had a good nights sleep
2. I stopped smoking
3. I exercised for 20 minutes
4. I spent time with friends and really enjoyed it
5. I am scheduled to be off for my birthday

Question 14

Explain the difference between mind-talk and mindfulness

Answer 14

Mind-talk refers to ongoing mental chatter consisting of thoughts, feelings, mental images and various sensations; mindfulness is a state in which mind-talk is turned off. how to achieve a state of mindfulness must be learned

Question 15

Explain the difference between relaxation as explained in this unit and the common meaning of relaxation

Answer 15

In common parlance relaxation refers to nonwork activities,recreation,socializing or just not doing much of anything. Relaxation refers to a therapeutic process that releases muscle tension, brings about favorable changes in the autonomic nervous system and relieves anxiety

Question 16

State two reasons that recreational activities are not fully adequate for management or stress

Answer 16

Recreational activities do not bring about the (1)physical or (2)physiological changes that are essential to stress management

Question 17

Name the primary physiological (physical) change that occurs during relaxation and meditation

Answer 17

Relaxation-release of tension in the skeletal muscles accompanied by a decrease in anxiety .which can be measured as a decrease and blood lactate
Meditation-Slowing of body processes including brain activity, respiratory rate slows, pulse rate decreases, blood pressure is lower and brain waves slow 9-13 cycles per second (Alpha state)

Question 18

Name three physiological changes that are experienced by long-term meditators

Answer 18

1. Greater compassion
2. increased awareness of “self “
3. reevaluation of values and beliefs

Question 19

Name two reasons a healthcare provider should use one or more stress management techniques daily

Answer 19

1. health and prevention of disease

2. Importance of good health (also,balance and harmony) for healthcare providers to enhance their roles as healers

Question 20

Name the major disadvantage of meditation as a therapeutic tool

Answer 20

Amount of time required to learn the process and the daily time commitment required for meditation practice

Question 21

List five statements related to feelings or beliefs that you could use as positive affirmations

Answer 21

1. I choose To eat healthy foods
2. I exercise regularly
3. I am a unique ________ person
4. I express my needs and feelings appropriately 5.I handle my anger in positive ways