Question 1

A health care worker who feels overworked and experiences physical and emotional exhaustion may be suffering from

Accepted Answer

Health care professionals should know the signs of burnout and how to reduce their chances of experiencing this work-related condition.

Question 2

Which of the following has so many health benefits it has been called a "magic pill"?

Accepted Answer

Physical exercise can improve health, increase energy, and help prevent certain diseases.

Question 3

Janice is finding it difficult to deal with the challenges of her new job, her first in health care. Which of the following would be most helpful in reducing her stress?

Accepted Answer

Physical activity helps the body recover from the effects of stress.

Question 4

Which statement best describes the meaning of "stress"?

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Stress is the body's response and involves physical symptoms, such as muscle tension, fatigue, and indigestion. The individual may also have mental and emotional reactions.

Question 5

Which study technique would be most effective for a global/big picture learner who is studying the digestive system?

Accepted Answer

Global/big picture learners prefer to learn about the overall system and then study the various parts and how they work together.

Question 6

A person's chance of developing type 2 diabetes is believed to be most influenced by which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

Increasing rates of obesity have been linked to the fact that type 2 diabetes is becoming epidemic in the United States.

Question 7

If you are an auditory learner, which method of mastering new medical terms would most likely best work for you?

Accepted Answer

Auditory learners take in information best by hearing, so they should create ways to study by listening.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes a personal mission statement?

Accepted Answer

Your mission statement provides you with a foundation, including your values, on which to base your actions.

Question 9

Which of the following is the most effective goal?

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Good goals are reasonable (achievable), measurable, and clear.

Question 10

According to research, which is the best way to store information in your long-term memory?

Accepted Answer

Repetition helps most people remember information.

Question 11

According to time-management experts, who should write and prioritize daily to-do lists as a method for using time effectively?

Accepted Answer

Determining which tasks are most important and then working to complete them is one of the most effective time-management techniques.

Question 12

Which statement best describes the meaning of "attitude"?

Accepted Answer

Attitude is one's mental view of life.

Question 13

The belief that serving others is an important part of life is an example of a

Accepted Answer

Our values are our beliefs about what is important in life and serve as the foundation for our actions.

Question 14

Maria finds herself procrastinating when faced with large class assignments. All of the following techniques might help her work in a timely way except

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Working at the last minute is stressful for most people and doesn't allow time to do high-quality work or allow for resolving problems encountered in completing the assignment.

Question 15

Which action demonstrates a healthy attitude when dealing with a classmate who has hurt your feelings?

Accepted Answer

We can choose to react to situations in ways that don't make the situation worse for ourselves or others.

Question 16

Which of the following recommendations is illustrated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) graphic called My Plate?

Accepted Answer

The USDA recommends that we should consume larger quantities of fruits and vegetables.

Question 17

The best reason to have a mentor while you are in school is so he or she can

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Mentors can provide all kinds of guidance, both professional and academic.

Question 18

Which statement is true about a person's attitude?

Accepted Answer

We can change our attitudes, or how we look at life, even under difficult conditions.

Question 19

Which of the following is a basic characteristic of an effective goal?

Accepted Answer

Putting goals in writing increases your chances of achieving them.

Question 20

Learning styles are the

Accepted Answer

Learning styles are the various ways that individuals learn best.

Quiz 3: Developing Your Personal Skills