PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEST 1
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS { GRADED A+}
Stress - ✔✔the feeling of emotional or physical tension that is your body's
reaction to a challenge
Tedium - ✔✔Feelings of physical, emotional, mental exhaustion precipitated by
stress
Burnout - ✔✔A state andprocess that begin as a response to chronic stressors-
usually work-related; end result of chronic stress and ineffective coping
mechanism
Phase 1- alarm reaction
phase 2- resistance
,phase 3- exhaustion - ✔✔What is Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome
(GAS)
Phase 1 alarm reaction - ✔✔fight or fight of the GAS
Phase 2- Resistance - ✔✔Attempted repair phase of the GAS
Phase 3- exhaustion - ✔✔Reserves are depleted of GAS
Adapts to live with a higher stress level - ✔✔If stress continues and you don't
resolve the stress your body remains on high alert, and ?
Your body goes through changes that you are unaware of - ✔✔what happens if
stress continues
cortisol levels remain high, persistently elevated BP
can lead to exhaustion stage - ✔✔What two factors happen during stress in
burnout when your body goes through changes that you are unaware of in
attempt to cope?
Irritability
frustration
poor concentration
, worry and sadness, low self-esteem - ✔✔What are the signs of the resistance/
adaptation stage?
young
immature
low self confidence
impulsive, impatient
no family commitments, but needs external reward
unrealistic goals/ expectations
assuming too much responsibility
feeling that their job is the major reason for living
those who get the task done regardless of the cost
those who are truly overworked - ✔✔what are the risk factors for burnout (10)
Avoid, Alter, Adapt, Accept - ✔✔what are the 4 A's of managing stressors?
avoid - ✔✔plan ahead, rearrange your surrounds, avoid unneccesary stress
alter - ✔✔take inventory, then attempt to change your situation for the better
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS { GRADED A+}
Stress - ✔✔the feeling of emotional or physical tension that is your body's
reaction to a challenge
Tedium - ✔✔Feelings of physical, emotional, mental exhaustion precipitated by
stress
Burnout - ✔✔A state andprocess that begin as a response to chronic stressors-
usually work-related; end result of chronic stress and ineffective coping
mechanism
Phase 1- alarm reaction
phase 2- resistance
,phase 3- exhaustion - ✔✔What is Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome
(GAS)
Phase 1 alarm reaction - ✔✔fight or fight of the GAS
Phase 2- Resistance - ✔✔Attempted repair phase of the GAS
Phase 3- exhaustion - ✔✔Reserves are depleted of GAS
Adapts to live with a higher stress level - ✔✔If stress continues and you don't
resolve the stress your body remains on high alert, and ?
Your body goes through changes that you are unaware of - ✔✔what happens if
stress continues
cortisol levels remain high, persistently elevated BP
can lead to exhaustion stage - ✔✔What two factors happen during stress in
burnout when your body goes through changes that you are unaware of in
attempt to cope?
Irritability
frustration
poor concentration
, worry and sadness, low self-esteem - ✔✔What are the signs of the resistance/
adaptation stage?
young
immature
low self confidence
impulsive, impatient
no family commitments, but needs external reward
unrealistic goals/ expectations
assuming too much responsibility
feeling that their job is the major reason for living
those who get the task done regardless of the cost
those who are truly overworked - ✔✔what are the risk factors for burnout (10)
Avoid, Alter, Adapt, Accept - ✔✔what are the 4 A's of managing stressors?
avoid - ✔✔plan ahead, rearrange your surrounds, avoid unneccesary stress
alter - ✔✔take inventory, then attempt to change your situation for the better
