NUR 342 Study Guide Questions and Answers With Verified Solutions 2025
Difference between burnout and compassion fatigue (based on readings, lecture)ANS::burnout: the
onset is more progressive and may cause indifference, disengagement, and withdrawal from patients
and the work environment.
Compassion fatigue: more acute in onset and may precipitate over-involvement in patient care
How to prevent burnoutANS::- support groups
- STAR program
- self care
- therapy
Major result of study by Rhitu Chatterjee (NPR article)ANS::HCP are at higher risk of suicide because of
the trauma they bear. Hospitals need to step and make a systemic change.
Risks for nurse suicide (Nursing World website/article).ANS::Nurses are at higher risk of suicide than the
general population. Ironically, one of the key risks is related to being a nurse
General idea of what is contributing to the nursing shortage.ANS::- Rate of retirement is high
-BSN programs are not accepting enough people
- High turn over rate.
Consequences of the nursing shortageANS::- continuity of care is lost
- medication errors
- deaths increased
- healthcare-associated infections increased
Causes of burnout.ANS::- long hours
- lack of sleep
- high-stress environment
Difference between burnout and compassion fatigue (based on readings, lecture)ANS::burnout: the
onset is more progressive and may cause indifference, disengagement, and withdrawal from patients
and the work environment.
Compassion fatigue: more acute in onset and may precipitate over-involvement in patient care
How to prevent burnoutANS::- support groups
- STAR program
- self care
- therapy
Major result of study by Rhitu Chatterjee (NPR article)ANS::HCP are at higher risk of suicide because of
the trauma they bear. Hospitals need to step and make a systemic change.
Risks for nurse suicide (Nursing World website/article).ANS::Nurses are at higher risk of suicide than the
general population. Ironically, one of the key risks is related to being a nurse
General idea of what is contributing to the nursing shortage.ANS::- Rate of retirement is high
-BSN programs are not accepting enough people
- High turn over rate.
Consequences of the nursing shortageANS::- continuity of care is lost
- medication errors
- deaths increased
- healthcare-associated infections increased
Causes of burnout.ANS::- long hours
- lack of sleep
- high-stress environment
