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Which of the following is NOT considered to be a warning sign of compassion fatigue?
Intrusive thoughts
Anger and irritability
Sleep disturbances
Delusions
Which of the following could be at risk for compassion fatigue? Check all that apply
Those who are new to the field
Those with a personal history of trauma
Professionals with neutral reactions
Professionals without a support system
Professionals with large caseloads/working long hours
At this point in your life, do you feel like you have ever experienced compassion fatigue?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
If you began to feel compassion fatigue, do you believe that you have access to the necessary support
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
What percentage of healthcare workers report feelings of compassion fatigue?
25%-50%
12%-25%
1%-10%
36%-45%
Compassion fatigue was originally known as_______?
Caregiver syndrome
Secondhand victimization
Secondary traumatic stress syndrome
Burnout
Secondary post traumatic stress syndrome
Name one coping or self-care strategy you can implement in your own life to prevent vicarious trauma, burnout, and/or compassion fatigue
You were asked to take the PROQOL for this lecture, what was your "Compassion Satisfaction" level?
Low
Average
High
__________ is defined as a persistent state of emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and inefficacy due to high work demands and often presents as frequent absenteeism, chronic tardiness, underperformance on clinical and administrative responsibilities.
Vicarious Trauma
Burnout
Neurasthenia
Compassion fatigue
Vicarious trauma and burnout activate the ___________ nervous system, resulting in a "fight or flight" response
Parasympathetic
Autonomic
Somatic
Sympathetic
__________ is the act of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or other significant sources of stress
Self-care
Resilience
Self-compassion
Flight response
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