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Signs/Effects of Stress
Copying with Stress
Stress Prevention
Diet and Nutrition
Relaxation
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Name 2 behavioral signs/effects of stress.
Reduction in performance attentiveness; accidents; conflict; aggression
100
Name 3 unhealthy ways of coping with stress.
Smoking; drinking too much; overeating or under eating; zoning out for hours in front of the TV or computer; withdrawing from friends, family, and activities; using pills or drugs to relax; sleeping too much; procrastinating; filling up every minute of the day to avoid facing problems; taking out your stress on others
100
What will you do get enough good sleep if you work night shifts?
Go to bed as early as possible after the night shift and take a second sleep in the afternoon before the night shift.
100
When is digestion most efficient?
During the day
100
Name 3 relaxation techniques you can use to cope with stress.
Meditation; visualization; deep breathing; massage; progressive muscle relaxation
200
Name 3 psychological signs/effects of stress.
Moodiness; emotional fatigue and exhaustion; irritability, restlessness, and impatience; cynicism and depersonalization; depression; burnout
200
Why zoning out for hours in front of the computer or TV is an unhealthy way of coping of stress?
It is an unhealthy way of coping of stress because it may temporarily reduce stress, but will cause more damage in the long run.
200
Name 4 stress prevention techniques.
Getting enough good sleep; napping; exercises; yoga classes; relaxation techniques; healthy diet and nutrition; humor
200
How much water do you need to drink each day?
6 to 8 glasses of water
200
Tensing and then relaxing muscle groups one muscle group after another is _______
Progressive muscle relaxation
300
Name 5 physiological signs/effects of stress.
High blood pressure; heart attacks and strokes; fatigue; hyper tension; skin irritations; muscle pain; headaches; digestive problems; insomnia
300
Name 2 healthy ways of coping with stress.
Relaxation techniques; stress reliever games; positive self-talk; social support
300
Why isn't it a good idea to make your nap short (15 minutes or less)?
A nap of 15 minutes or less might make you sleepier.
300
Name 2 ways to cut back on sugar.
Eat porridge or untoasted muesli; drink plain or mineral water; eat a piece of fruit instead of lollies; eat plain yoghurt with chopped-up fruit or a fruit yoghurt
300
What is described as focusing the mind on a word, phrase, or idea and letting go of other thoughts with an attitude of passive acceptance for relaxation or making positive changes?
Meditation
400
What type of sign/effect of stress is reduction in performance attentiveness?
Behavioral
400
Name 3 off-line stress busting games can you play to cope with stress.
Solitaire; Rubik’s cube; slinky; darts; crossword puzzle books
400
Within how many hours before sleep do you need to avoid exercising?
Avoid exercise in the three hours before sleep.
400
Name 3 good eating habits to help reduce digestive problems.
Eat little and often; have several small meal breaks during a long shift; don’t skip meals; avoid having a large meal near the time you go to bed
400
Name 1 specific breathing technique you can use for relaxation.
Counted breathing; rainbow breathing; logic breathing
500
Treating others like objects and indifferent attitude towards work is one of ________ signs/effects of stress.
Psychological
500
What can you use to rid your inner conversations of negativity?
Positive self-talk
500
What should be the minimum for a nap during a work break?
20 to 30 minutes
500
What is your main meal before a night shift to give you energy?
A meal rich in protein
500
Name 3 benefits of meditation.
Blood flow increase; low heart rate; muscle tension decrease; headaches relief; anxiety attacks reduction; allergy symptoms alleviation; immune system strengthening