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TRUE OR FALSE 9. TF Older people are less able to cope
with stress than younger adults.
Circle T for true, or circle F for false.
10. TF All stress is bad for your well-being.
1. TF Stressors over a short period of time
can cause a chronic illness.
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
2. TF You should set weekly goals for
From the list below, choose all of the correct
S yourself.
answers.
3. TF Getting a promotion can cause stress.
11. Which of the following strategies can help
4. T F Achild usually shows different signs you manage stress in your life?
of stress from those of an adult.
Think positively
Develop self-awareness
5. T F Time management is essential to Ask for help and support
reducing stress. Be aggressive
Practise calming exercises
6. TF There is no point in planning your >mmo
OW Practise healthy lifestyle habits
work a day ahead because things
change when you get to work. 12. Which of the following can help you save
time and stay organized in order to reduce
7. TF You dont need to report a conflict stress?
with a client if it is resolved. A. Identify priorities
B. Set goals
8. T F Inahome care setting, you must C. Multi-task
plan your time so you can be on D. Make daily plans
time for the next client. E. Make a weekly plan
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13. Which of the following strategies can you use MULTIPLE CHOICE
to manage conflict at work?
Circle the correct answer.
A. Identify and solve problems before they
become major issues.
17. Which of the following defines anxiety?
B. Explain the situation to a co-worker
A. An unconscious reaction that blocks
and ask for advice.
unpleasant feelings
C. Arrange a private meeting with the
B. . A state of exhaustion
person with whom you have a conflict.
C. An event that causes stress
D. Explain the problem to the person,
D. ‘A vague, uneasy feeling
focusing on the facts, not on the person.
E. Listen to the other person’s response 18. Which of the following defines projection?
without interrupting. A. Assigning one’s feelings to someone or
something else
14. Which of the following can be physical signs
B. Acting in a way that is opposite to what
of acute stress?
you feel
Rapid pulse
C. Reverting or moving back to earlier
Rapid respirations
behaviours
Decreased blood pressure
D. Changing an emotion into a physical
Slow speech
reaction
Difficulty swallowing
mimo
o> Difficulty sleeping UP Which of the following is a physical sign of
stress?
15; Emotional and behavioural signs of stress can
A. Forgetfulness
include which of the following?
B. Fear
Anxiety
C. Sweaty palms
Depression
DnAnger
Anger
Increased self-esteem
20. Which strategy will help you manage stress?
Poor concentration
A. Sleeping more
OO
mm Drinking
B. Developing self-awareness
C. ‘Trying to manage everything yourself
16. Which of the following represent the
D. None of the above
acronym SMART when referring to goals?
Specific 213 You may encounter conflict with the client’s
Simple
family members because:
Measurable
A. They are just being difficult
Manageable
B. ‘They want to be in control
Achievable
C. ‘They do not understand the nursing
Reliable
care plan
Realistic
D They do not like you
Timely
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MATCHING
Match the term with the definition.
22. ______ A vague, uneasy feeling, often including a sense of impending danger A. Burnout
or harm
23. The emotional, behavioural, or physical response to an event or B. Eustress
situation
24. Symptom state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion C. Validate
yay Ongoing stress that can lead to burnout D. Stress
26. To acknowledge, recognize, or confirm the person’s feelings. E. Stressor
DH ip A type of stressor that is healthy and gives one the feeling of fulflment E Anxiety
28. A clash between opposing interests and ideas G. Chronic stress
29. An event or situation that causes stress H. Conflict
FILL IN THE BLANKS
‘30. Problem solving is a process. Describe this process.
31. What are some common stressors you may face?
enone
32. When you realize you have a problem at work, when should you consult your supervisor?
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33. What steps should be taken to resolve a conflict between two people?
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