Sartiga, Allyza Jane O.

BSN 3 – A2

SAS 6

CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING

1. If a nurse supervisor calls you to be immediately assigned for an 8-hour shift during your day off
where you already have arranged an outing with your family, you must

a. Have the outing postponed and immediately attend to the needs of your workplace

b. Go and have the 8-hour overtime shift promptly

c. Politely say “no” and explain that you have already arranged a family outing for the day

d. Explain to the family that you have a work to do during your day off for extra income

RATIO: So instead of always extending a helping hand, take a moment to consider whether you really
have the time and energy to do so without adding a bunch of new nurse stress-inducers to your day and
if you can’t help out, say so firmly yet politely.

2. Which of the following best explains compartmentalization at work?

a. Discussing with his/her spouse about an incorrigible patient

b. Learning how to know the difference between the workplace and home

c. Complaining to the family about how stressful the life of a nurse can be

d. Calling colleagues at work from home about the patient’s status

RATIO: Fortunately, if you know how to compartmentalize, you can leave your work-related concerns at
work when it’s time to go home after your shift.

3. In order for a staff nurse to calm down at work she should do which of the following EXCEPT

a. Taking a quick break by yourself somewhere quiet

b. Taking a couple of deep breaths

c. Counting to 10 before responding

d. Take anxiolytics before going to work

RATIO: A, B and C are things to do in order for a staff nurse to calm down.

4. In order to destress from work the nurse should do which of the following EXCEPT

a. Watch a new movie or TV show

b. Do yoga or meditation

c. Ask for a follow-up about patients from colleagues at work

d. Attend to their hobbies such as reading books or playing sports

RATIO: As much as possible, never the self from work for a while in order to destress.

5. Doing something that makes a nurse happy can help a nurse destress. Initially these habits are done
at around

a. 1 hour

b. 20-30 minutes

c. 3 hours

d. 6 hours

RATIO: Reserve 20 to 30 minutes a day to do something that makes you happy. Just make sure that
whatever it is, it’s not an “obligation” or something you do for any other reason than that it brings you
joy.

6. In order to gain new friends outside the hospital workplace, the nurse can do which of the following?

a. Join a local gym or sports team

b. Do volunteer work

c. Go to local meetups with people that have similar interests

d. All of the above

RATIO: All the choices given can help to gain new friends outside the hospital workplace.

7. Nurses who spend time in nature or even just viewing scenes of nature during their days off reduces
fear, anger, and

a. Stress

b. Hatred

c. Spite

d. Frustration

RATIO: According to the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality & Healing, spending time in
nature or even just viewing scenes of nature reduces fear, anger, and stress.
8. In order to destress, one of the things a nurse can do is to write their frustrations and worries in a
journal. Which of the following are useful tools in journal making EXCEPT

a. Physical journal

b. A journal app

c. Doing a journal on an employer-owned device

d. A private blog

RATIO:

9. Exercise is also a vital component of destressing since it can enhance one’s mood due to the release
of which of the following hormones?

a. Endorphins

b. Serotonin

c. Dopamine

d. Oxytocin

RATIO: As Mayo Clinic points out, exercise increases the release of endorphins and as a result, improves
your mood, reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression.

10. If you feel that you have no control over your stress or anxiety, you as a nurse must

a. Consult a colleague

b. Ask for help from a supervisor

c. Seek help from a professional

d. Consult a doctor from your ward

RATIO: Counselors and therapists are trained to help you understand where your stress is coming from.
They will work with you to develop effective coping techniques, as well as make any changes you need
to manage your stress in the long term.