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Work-Related Stress
Preventing Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Vicarious Trauma

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  • You must score 70% or better to pass this test.
  • Select one answer for each question.
  • Review your selections before submitting the test for grading.
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1. Which is an accurate statement describing work-related stress?

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2. During the “alarm” stage of stress, when the adrenal medulla pumps epinephrine, norepinephrine, and other catecholamines into the bloodstream, the body responds by:

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3. Which is a cognitive symptom that may be due to the impact of stress?

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4. Someone who has high energy levels, a need to prove themself, and periods of great creativity while developing coping strategies is in which stage of burnout?

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5. Which healthcare professional is at highest risk for burnout?

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6. Which action is an example of crossing professional boundaries?

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7. Vicarious trauma as experienced by a healthcare provider:

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8. Which action is a recommended strategy to help oneself address work-related stress?

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9. In order to reduce stress in the work environment, which is an effective action for an organization’s leaders to take?

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10. Which is an example of a manager taking effective steps to reduce the incidence of burnout?

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11. When taking action to create a healthy work environment, it is recommended that individuals:

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12. Actions to take when helping someone who is suicidal include:


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