Chamberlain care is Care for........
- correct 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.
- correct 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.
- correct 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.
- correct 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
- correct 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?
- correct 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.
- correct 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
- correct 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
- correct 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.
- correct 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.