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MirandaLo · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A paramedic who is working in the emergency room has been having severe mood swings. The nurse manager meets with the paramedic in private and inquires as to the rationale for the mood swings.

The manager learns the paramedic has been working in the field in addition to the ER. The manager suggests the paramedic take advantage of the organizations employee assistance program. The manager suspects the paramedic is: 1. Suicidal.
2. Suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder.
3. Not challenged.
4. Suffering from compassion fatigue.

Question 2

A nurse has worked on the medical surgical unit for the past 10 years. The nurse has applied for a transfer to the ER (emergency room).

When the nurse informs the unit manager of the request to transfer, the nurse informs the manager, Im burned out. Which of the following describes burnout? 1. The nurse is unable to function as a nurse.
2. The nurse is exhausted physically, emotionally, and cognitively.
3. The nurse is not challenged by his current position.
4. The nurse is ready to leave the nursing profession.

Sassygurl126 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Compassion fatigue is secondary traumatic stress experience by caregivers. It is similar to
posttraumatic stress disorder but is a term originated in nursing. It includes those individuals
who care for others who are experiencing physical and/or emotional pain.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. The term burnout refers to the perception that an individual has used up all available energy to
perform the job and feels he or she does not have the energy to complete the task.