NR 222 CHAMBERLAIN CARE EXAM 120
QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
Chamberlain care is Care for........ - ANSWER-faculty, students, partners, patients,
community
Chamberlain care is our way of -------: ------------ for ourselves informs and sustains
caring -------------with out colleagues, students, patients, and the ---------- we
touch. - ANSWER-being, caring, relationships, community
What are ways to prevent compassion fatigue? Select all that apply.
a) Learn more about compassion fatigue.
b) Establish professional boundaries.
c) Practice self-care measures.
d) Resist thinking about this topic until symptoms arise
e) Ponder self-awareness. - ANSWER-a, b, c, e
In which ways can a health professional practice Chamberlain Care®? Select all
that apply.
a) Set a goal to take a walk once each day.
b) Make a small, realistic goal that might include regular exercise and a better
work/school/life balance.
c) Volunteer to assist the homeless population in the local community.
,d) Go out for a drink during a scheduled exercise time.
e) Stay up late studying for an exam the next day.
f) Listen to a colleague who talks about their sick parent. - ANSWER-a, b, c, f
What is appropriate Chamberlain Care® you can do for self-care? Select all that
apply.
a) Increase daylight exposure
b) Coffee for energy
c) Meditation
d) Good hydration
e) Professional attire - ANSWER-a, c, d
Sandra works as a charge nurse in a busy medical unit caring for very sick clients
with comorbidities. She frequently works overtime and has gained 30 pounds in
the past year. Which hormone produced in excess contributes to weight gain
during periods of chronic stress? - ANSWER-Cortisol
Which ways help prevent compassion fatigue? Select all that apply.
a) Resist thinking about compassion fatigue until the symptoms arise.
b) Work as many shifts as possible in a row to have more consecutive days off.
c) Avoid working excessive hours of overtime.
d) Exercise daily and spend time with friends.
e) Attend debriefing sessions when traumatic events occur. - ANSWER-c, d, e
,Julia (preferred pronouns she, her) is a new graduate nurse with just under one
year of experience. She always wanted to work in the Emergency Department
(ED) but feels overwhelmed and unconfident. Additionally, she is experiencing
chronic fatigue and seems angry all the time.
Julia dreads going to work and has called in sick five times this month. She
frequently fights with her spouse and is having trouble getting pregnant. In fact,
she has not had a menstrual period in three months. Last night - ANSWER--New
graduate nurse
-Always wanted to work in the emergency department
-Less than one year of nursing work experience
For each potential intervention, click to specify if it is essential.
a) Therapeutic counseling
b) Termination from the workplace
c) Offer leave of absence from the department
d) Peer support
e) Inpatient rehabilitation for substance misuse
f) Focus on healthy eating and adequate sleep - ANSWER-a, c, d
A nurse reports difficulty sleeping due to stress at work. Which strategy could be
recommended to improve rest and sleep?
a) Remove the television from the bedroom.
b) Exercise right before bedtime.
c) Watch videos while trying to fall asleep.
, d) Consume hot tea and a heavy snack before bedtime. - ANSWER-a
Selye's stress adaptation theory has three stages. Match each stage to its
description.
Resistance Stage, Alarm Stage, Exhaustion Stage
The body becomes overwhelmed and resources are depleted.
All coping skills and defense mechanisms are used to stabilize the body.
The body releases hormones that prepare it to either defend itself (fight) or run
away (flight). - ANSWER-Exhaustion stage, Resistance stage, Alarm stage
Adults should get at least ___ minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each
week - ANSWER-150
Approximately how many hours of sleep per day does a middle-aged nurse
require? - ANSWER-7 to 9
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (n.d.), identify five things you
should know about stress.
a) All stress is bad.
b) Stress is avoidable.
c) There are ways to manage stress.
QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
Chamberlain care is Care for........ - ANSWER-faculty, students, partners, patients,
community
Chamberlain care is our way of -------: ------------ for ourselves informs and sustains
caring -------------with out colleagues, students, patients, and the ---------- we
touch. - ANSWER-being, caring, relationships, community
What are ways to prevent compassion fatigue? Select all that apply.
a) Learn more about compassion fatigue.
b) Establish professional boundaries.
c) Practice self-care measures.
d) Resist thinking about this topic until symptoms arise
e) Ponder self-awareness. - ANSWER-a, b, c, e
In which ways can a health professional practice Chamberlain Care®? Select all
that apply.
a) Set a goal to take a walk once each day.
b) Make a small, realistic goal that might include regular exercise and a better
work/school/life balance.
c) Volunteer to assist the homeless population in the local community.
,d) Go out for a drink during a scheduled exercise time.
e) Stay up late studying for an exam the next day.
f) Listen to a colleague who talks about their sick parent. - ANSWER-a, b, c, f
What is appropriate Chamberlain Care® you can do for self-care? Select all that
apply.
a) Increase daylight exposure
b) Coffee for energy
c) Meditation
d) Good hydration
e) Professional attire - ANSWER-a, c, d
Sandra works as a charge nurse in a busy medical unit caring for very sick clients
with comorbidities. She frequently works overtime and has gained 30 pounds in
the past year. Which hormone produced in excess contributes to weight gain
during periods of chronic stress? - ANSWER-Cortisol
Which ways help prevent compassion fatigue? Select all that apply.
a) Resist thinking about compassion fatigue until the symptoms arise.
b) Work as many shifts as possible in a row to have more consecutive days off.
c) Avoid working excessive hours of overtime.
d) Exercise daily and spend time with friends.
e) Attend debriefing sessions when traumatic events occur. - ANSWER-c, d, e
,Julia (preferred pronouns she, her) is a new graduate nurse with just under one
year of experience. She always wanted to work in the Emergency Department
(ED) but feels overwhelmed and unconfident. Additionally, she is experiencing
chronic fatigue and seems angry all the time.
Julia dreads going to work and has called in sick five times this month. She
frequently fights with her spouse and is having trouble getting pregnant. In fact,
she has not had a menstrual period in three months. Last night - ANSWER--New
graduate nurse
-Always wanted to work in the emergency department
-Less than one year of nursing work experience
For each potential intervention, click to specify if it is essential.
a) Therapeutic counseling
b) Termination from the workplace
c) Offer leave of absence from the department
d) Peer support
e) Inpatient rehabilitation for substance misuse
f) Focus on healthy eating and adequate sleep - ANSWER-a, c, d
A nurse reports difficulty sleeping due to stress at work. Which strategy could be
recommended to improve rest and sleep?
a) Remove the television from the bedroom.
b) Exercise right before bedtime.
c) Watch videos while trying to fall asleep.
, d) Consume hot tea and a heavy snack before bedtime. - ANSWER-a
Selye's stress adaptation theory has three stages. Match each stage to its
description.
Resistance Stage, Alarm Stage, Exhaustion Stage
The body becomes overwhelmed and resources are depleted.
All coping skills and defense mechanisms are used to stabilize the body.
The body releases hormones that prepare it to either defend itself (fight) or run
away (flight). - ANSWER-Exhaustion stage, Resistance stage, Alarm stage
Adults should get at least ___ minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each
week - ANSWER-150
Approximately how many hours of sleep per day does a middle-aged nurse
require? - ANSWER-7 to 9
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (n.d.), identify five things you
should know about stress.
a) All stress is bad.
b) Stress is avoidable.
c) There are ways to manage stress.
