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signs of moral distress - correct answer ✔✔ - doing the bare minimum
- basic care
- not interacting with patients or coworkers
- complaining about patients
- no interest in helping others
- sharing thoughts of leaving nursing or nursing not being a good job
compassion fatigue - correct answer ✔✔ the "cost" of caring - natural consequence of stress
resulting from caring for others
- external factors: things going on outside of work
- internal factors: not bonding with patients, needy or time consuming patient assignments
signs of burnout - correct answer ✔✔ Physical:
- weight gain
- frequent headaches
- GI disturbances
- chronic fatigue
- insomnia
Mental:
- irritability
- depression
- feelings of hopelessness
,- negativity
- cynicism
- angry outbursts
- being self critical
social - correct answer ✔✔ These are ________ examples of self care:
- do not overcommit to things
- schedule in time for friends & fun
- branch out beyond nursing courses or profession
physical - correct answer ✔✔ These are ________ examples of self care:
- proper nutrition
- healthy weight
- adequate sleep
- quit / don't start smoking
- limit alcohol
- regular exercise
- relaxation techniques
- laughter
- fresh air
- good hygiene
- self motivation
mental - correct answer ✔✔ These are ________ examples of self care:
- schedule idle time (to do nothing)
- develop & nurture a relationship with a higher power
, - good feelings about the future
- finding & believing in a real purpose in life
- mindful meditation
management - correct answer ✔✔ process of effectively working with people
- usually assigned to the supervisor of the team
- determines the agenda, set time limits, facilitates group functioning
goal of management - correct answer ✔✔ ensure organizational task & goals are completed /
coordinates the activities of the group to maintain balance & direction
patient needs - correct answer ✔✔ what is the primary management of a new grad?
functions of a manager - correct answer ✔✔ 1. planning
2. organizing
3. directing
4. controlling
bureaucratic - correct answer ✔✔ "Traditional Theory"
- strict order & rule / strong lines of authority & control
- hierarchy
Human interaction - correct answer ✔✔ "Behavioral Theory"
- maintain stable & satisfied workforce
- focus on attitude & needs of employees [in and out of the workplace]
- take special interest in employees, make them feel like a group