Males have not entered the nursing profession in the same numbers ...

[theo]

Males have not entered the nursing profession in the same numbers as females due to a lack of:
 
  a. career opportunities.
  b. caring abilities.
  c. job security.
  d. role models and mentors.

Question 2

Stress-buffering behaviors can be elicited to reduce stress. All of the following behavioral coping responses can be used by nurse managers to reduce and manage stress except:
 
  a. Distancing oneself from work.
  b. Using cognitive reframing to change irra-tional thoughts.
  c. Refusing a request to sit on a committee to evaluate scheduling software.
  d. Exercising regularly.

[Dunkey]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A
Achieving balance between work and leisure is a useful strategy for stress reduction. Distancing, however, can be a sign of depersonalization that includes negative attitudes as well and is a cha-racteristic of burnout.