A nursing student has had a clinical placement in a busy emergency department and has found the experience exhausting and stressful. In contrast, many of the nurses in the department find the fast pace exhilarating and stimulating.
What factor accounts for these very different experiences of job stress?
A) Individuals who do not perceive stress are considered to be in denial.
B) Job stress is highly subjective and depends on individual and situational factors.
C) A lack of stress in a potentially stressful situation indicates a lack of understanding and caring.
D) Some people experience stress often while other personalities are immune to all forms of stress.
Question 2
A nurse has a busy home life and a full-time work schedule and has just been asked to work an overtime night shift. The nurse should recognize that:
A) fatigue and lack of sleep can cause errors in care.
B) increased hours of work lead to increased competence and confidence.
C) rejecting an overtime shift places an unfair burden on coworkers.
D) work responsibilities should take precedence over personal responsibilities.
