Which type of nurses are at a higher risk of nurse burnout?
emergency room nurses
What are 3 different relaxation techniques?
Meditation , deep breathing, visualization/breath focus, progressive muscle relaxation
The Joint Commission was created in what year? a) 1951 b) 1972 c) 1945 d)1958
a) 1951
Nursing burnout is related to higher healthcare associated infections. True or False
What is true.
Stress and being "burnt out" are the same thing? True or False
What is false.
What does The Joint Commission do?
They seek to continuously improve health care for the public, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value.
Along with nursing burnout comes more frequent patient events such as (choose all that apply) a) falls with injuries b) patient complaints c) poorer nurse-assessed quality of care d) patient to nurse trust established e) lower rates of needle stick injuries to nurses
What is a, b, and c. Falls with injuries, patient complaints, and poorer nurse-assessed quality of care.
Which of the following are S/S of nursing burnout? a) caring about your work or home life seems like a total waste of time b) you're exhausted all of the time c) you dread going to work d) all of the above
What is d, all of the above.
What are some stressors that can lead to burnout?
bad communication, lack of staffing, doesn't feel like apart of a team, unhealthy work environment, overtime etc...
What percent of nurses who reported feeling burned out also reported that they had no plans to leave their organization?
a) 10 b) 25% c) 50% d) <10%
c) 50%.
___ is a cause of burnout that is an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physiological signs (such as sweating, tension, and increased pulse).
What is anxiety
The first step in dealing with burnout is to... a) make goals b) recognize its signs c) go on vacation d) find a new job
What is b, recognize its signs
A state of emotional exhaustion that results from the accumulative ____ of an individual's life, including work, personal, and family responsibilities.
What is stress.
Nurses in the early stages of burnout are often ___ with coworkers and clients.
What is irritable, impatient, cynical, pessimistic, whiny, or callous.
Nurses under the age of 30 experience higher levels of burnout than nurses older than 30. True or False.
What is True.