Care of the professional self

Question 1

the belief that one has the power /capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainment. one of the most powerful motivational predictors of how well a person will perform at most any endeavor

Answer 1

Self efficacy

Question 2

What are the three important factors associated with high quality patient care

Answer 2

self confidence, self efficacy, and nursing competence

Question 3

refers to belief in one’s personal worth and likelihood of succeeding

Answer 3

self confidence

Question 4

Who introduced the concept that expert nurses develop skills and understanding of patient care over time through a sound educational base as well as a multitude of experiences.

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Dr. Patricia Benner

Question 5

your feelings of self-worth based on your beliefs about being valuable and capable
It is your self-image, either positive or negative, at an emotional level

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self-esteem

Question 6

A process beginning with an event that evokes a degree of tension or anxiety

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stress

Question 7

are tension producing stimuli operating within or on any system

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stressors

Question 8

Stimulates thinking process
Helps people stay alert to their environment
Can result in personal growth and development

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positive stress/ eustress

Question 9

Lack of coping mechanisms
Loss of emotional balance
Crisis results

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negative stress / distress

Question 10

evaluating an event in the terms of personal meaning.

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Primary appraisal

Question 11

At the same time the person is also considering the possible coping strategies or resources available to help deal with the event.

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secondary appraisal

Question 12

the persons cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage a stressor.

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coping

Question 13

HAN SELYE’S GENERAL ADAPTATION SYNDROME- theory of stress

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ALARM
RESISTANCE
EXHAUSTION

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CNS is aroused; fight-or-flight response; hormones released

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Alarm

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occurs if the stress remains, cortisol activity is still increased, body attempts to compensate

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Resistance

Question 16

endocrine activity continues and the body will fail if exposure to the stressor is prolonged

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Exhaustion

Question 17

the trauma a person experiences from witnessing other peoples suffering. Common in health care providers and first responders. The person takes the stress home, with nightmares and anxiety, effects sleep

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Secondary traumatic stress

Question 18

begins when a person experiences, witnesses, or is confronted with a traumatic event and responds with intense fear or helplessness

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PTSD

Question 19

implies that a person is facing a turning point in life and previous ways of coping are not effective and the person must change.

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Crisis

Question 20

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. REACTION TO STRESS

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anxiety

Question 21

the tension of everyday living. You have an alert perceptual field. This can motivate learning. You know a test is coming up so you know to study.

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mild anxiety

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The perceptual field narrows. The person focuses on immediate concerns. There is selective inattention. The noise of air conditioning unit is not heard, people in the hall not heard.

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moderate anxiety

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Perceptual field is greatly reduced. Focus is on specific details. Students with severe anxiety get so hung up on a word, they can’t see what the question is asking.

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severe anxiety

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A sense of terror, dread. The person loses control. Can’t focus, concentrate. Can’t cope

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panic

Question 25

- Involuntary blocking unpleasant feelings

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repression

Question 26

Refusing to acknowledge the existence of a real situation or the feelings associated with it.

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denial

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Retreating in response to stress to an earlier level of development and the comfort measures associated with that level of functioning.

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Regression

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Attempting to make excuses or formulate logical reasons to justify unacceptable feelings or behaviors.

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rationalization

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Rechanneling of drives or impulses that are personally or socially unacceptable into activities that are constructive. (Mothers against drunk drivers)

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Sublimation

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The transfer of feelings from one target to another that is considered less threatening or that is neutral.

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Displacement

Question 31

Results from excessive and prolonged stress A state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion Feelings of a sense of hopelessness; that things will not get better Loss of a sense of personal identity Feelings of failure

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burnout

Question 32

effects of burnout

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absence or late to school loss of motivation can lead to detachment and depression cynicism

Question 33

Feeling of being drained and having nothing more to give

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cynicism