Leadership NCLEX Questions - Burnout Prevention
In order to decrease burnout, it is important to delegate. There are five rights of proper delegation, select 3 included in these rights: A. Circumstance B. task C. schedule D. Evaluation E. Patient
A, B, D
A new graduate RN is reviewing materials about strategies in preventing and coping with stress and burnout in her unit. The nurse understands that the following self-care habits contribute to better cope with stress and burnout (select all that apply) a. participate in regular exercise B. Increase the amount of sugars and foods with empty calories in your diet C. Avoid caffeine for at least 5 hours before going to bed D. Eat a heavy meal before going to bed E. Do not rely on medication to enhance alertness
A, C & E
A nursing student is reviewing materials on ways to reduce stress and prevent burnout. The following are appropriate strategies on stress reduction (Select all that apply) A. Exercise B. Overschedule yourself C. Make a schedule and get organized D. Ask the doctor for a prescription of Ativan to help relax E. Participate in a yoga session
A, C & E
Which strategies will help reduce stress and burnout for nurses/nursing students? (Select all that apply) A. Set goals to achieve a work-life balance B. Prepare for exams the morning of the team C. Do not ask questions D. exercise and eat a healthy diet E. Use humor
A, D & E
The director of nursing at a community rehab facility is developing strategies to prevent and cope with stress and burnout. The nursing director would include which of the following strategies to her plan: (Select all that apply) a. Allowing more time to solo work B. appropriate staffing C. Effective decision making D. Authoritarian type of leadership E. Skilled communication
B, C and E
The new graduate nurse understands the difference between "depression" and "burnout" when she identifies the following statement: A. When experiencing burnout you have suicidal thoughts B. When experiencing burnout you have a lack of self-esteem C. Signs such as extreme exhaustion, feeling low and reduced performance are signs of both depression and burnout D. When experiencing depression you have only negative thoughts of yourself at work
C.
Which of the following nurses is most at risk of developing nurse burnout? A. A new graduate nurse experiencing reality shock B. A nurse with 1 year experience and is comfortable in her role as a NICU nurse C. A nurse manager and president of AANS who is experiencing insomnia due to taking on extra shifts D. A nurse in hospice care who just lost a patient
C.
