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In the surgical intensive care unit, you are stopped in the hallway by an individual who introduces
himself as the brother of one of your current patients. He tearfully asks how his brother, who has just
woken up from surgery, is doing.
What should you do?
A) Promptly give him the information he requests and allay his fears.
B) Inform him that you can only give information to your patient's spouse.
C) Confirm the individual's identity and ask your patient if it is okay to share information with him.
D) Promptly take him to see your patient. - CORRECT ANSWERS C)
You are a social worker in a medical intensive care unit. Part of your job is to meet all patients and
families within 24 hours of admission to hear any concerns they may have about the plan of care.
This morning, you see that Mr. Porter was admitted last night. He is a 64-year-old man with liver
disease and acute pneumonia. Once in Mr. Porter's room, you begin to ask some questions about his
home, the people he lives with, and the help he may need after leaving the hospital. You notice that
some of your questions seem to be making him angry.
The next thing you should do is:
A) Attribute his anger to being a sick patient and ignore the entire episode.
B) Pause in your questions, say that you notice he seems upset, and ask him if anything you've said
concerns him.
C) Tell him that these questions are necessary and that getting upset won't help him get better.
D) Excuse yourself and come back later. - CORRECT ANSWERS B)
3 components of mindfulness - CORRECT ANSWERS intention, attention, attitude
Intention - CORRECT ANSWERS Motivation for paying attention
attention - CORRECT ANSWERS cognitive processes through which you enact your attention
Attitude - CORRECT ANSWERS Emotional qualities through which you imbue your attention
Mindfulness - CORRECT ANSWERS Paying deliberate attention to the present moment, with an
attitude of non-judgement, acceptance, and awareness.
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Burnout - CORRECT ANSWERS A syndrome characterized by loss of enthusiasm in work, feelings of
cynicism, and a low sense of personal accomplishment.
Formal practice - CORRECT ANSWERS When you set aside time (usually at least 10 minutes) and
allocate your attention to building mindfulness. For example: Meditation
Informal mindfulness practice - CORRECT ANSWERS Bringing mindfulness into daily life in a practical
way. Example- Purposeful pause.
The body scan - CORRECT ANSWERS A fundamental mindfulness exercise. The body scan includes
four steps:
- Place attention fully on the object of focus
- Become distracted
- Notice the distraction
- Re-establish your focus
Which of the following statements about mindfulness is true?
A) Mindfulness is one of the oldest religions.
B) Mindfulness is a helpful tool for providers to have to offer to patients.
C) Mindfulness is difficult to learn but easy to maintain once you learn the basic techniques.
D) To practice mindfulness, you must put aside at least 30 minutes a day. - CORRECT ANSWERS B
Which is a direct example of using mindfulness to improve the patient-provider relationship?
A) Taking a purposeful pause before a procedural time-out
B) Finding a safe space to debrief after a critical care situation
C) Intentionally positioning technology so that it's not between you and your patient
D) Taking a purposeful pause before a procedural time-out AND finding a safe space to debrief after a
critical care situation - CORRECT ANSWERS C
Racism - CORRECT ANSWERS System of advantage and disadvantage based on race, grounded in the
presumed superiority of the white race.
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