Deck 22: Managing Stress

Question 1

Why is it advisable for health care professionals to practice stress management techniques regularly?

Answer 1

Health care professionals often experience stress in an educational program, on the job, or at home. Maintaining a regular stress management practice helps you stay as healthy as possible. In addition, there may be situations in which it is appropriate to discuss the importance of stress management with a patient.

Question 2

During relaxation, one experiences ________

A) a release of tension in the skeletal muscles.
B) mindfulness.
C) meditation.
D) both a and b.

Answer 2

a release of tension in the skeletal muscles.

Question 3

Which of the following can help you counteract negative mental chatter?

A) affirmations
B) relaxation
C) mindfulness
D) both a and c
E) a, b, and c

Answer 3

both a and c

Question 4

Which statement is most effective as an affirmation?

A) I will be calm and relaxed.
B) I am calm and relaxed.
C) I will not worry or become anxious.
D) all of the above

Question 5

Explain the difference between recreational activities and stress management techniques.

Question 6

For most people, which type of exercise is most effective for stress relief?

A) high-intensity cardio
B) competitive sports
C) low- to moderate-intensity exercise
D) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following are common sources of stress?

A) how we react to circumstances
B) a difficult work environment
C) unhappy or dysfunctional relationships
D) All of the above

Question 8

Briefly explain the relaxation process.

Question 9

Mental chatter and mindfulness are _______

A) two names for the same concept.
B) two different relaxation techniques.
C) mental activities that cannot occur simultaneously.
D) helpful approaches to stress management.

Question 10

Define mental chatter.

Question 11

Rob enjoys watching a ball game with friends on the weekends. Rob is participating in _______

A) a relaxation technique.
B) a stress management technique.
C) a recreational activity.
D) all of the above.

Question 12

Define mindfulness.

Question 13

Which of the following elements are included in most styles of meditation?

A) A quiet location free from distractions
B) A comfortable body position such as sitting or lying down
C) A focal point for the attention
D) A non-judgmental attitude
E) all of the above

Question 14

List several long-term benefits of meditation.

Question 15

Explain why mental chatter and mindfulness cannot occur at the same time.

Question 16

_______ involves tightening and releasing a series of muscle groups beginning with the toes and moving up to the face and head.

A) Progressive relaxation
B) Autogenic training
C) Self-directed relaxation
D) All of the above

Question 17

Meditation is _______

A) a type of prayer.
B) a religious activity.
C) a method for practicing mindfulness.
D) the same as relaxation.

Question 18

Describe the psychological and physiological effects of stress on the body.

Question 19

Write five positive statements you could use as affirmations.

Question 20

Describe the physiological effects of meditation.

Question 21

What stress management techniques do you practice or have you practiced? If none, discuss one you would like to try.