Copy of Post Test 21—Practicing Meditation: A Stress Reduction Tool

Objectives:

To list 2 ways mediation can help decrease stress
To recognize the mental benefits of regular meditation
To identify basic steps in the meditation process

You must score a 70% or above on the post test to receive continuing education credit via-cebroker.com

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* 1. Contact License Information

First Name *

Last Name *

License Type and #

State/Province *

Email Address *

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* 2. The practice of meditation is:

done exclusively by yoga instructors

a way of “centering” that has been used since ancient times

a tool that enhances stress

used by all recovering persons

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* 3. Benefits of practicing regular meditation include:

calming the body

increasing the ability to concentrate and focus the mind

enhancing self-discipline

all of the above

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* 4. Breath Meditation:

is the best form of meditation

focuses on one’s sitting posture

requires little practice

is one of the most common and relatively easy forms of meditation

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* 5. Techniques used during Breath Meditation include:

focusing on the movement of the breath

sitting comfortably in a chair with the feet flat and eyes forward

focusing on the sensation below the nostrils

all of the above

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* 6. When practicing Breath Meditation:

pay close attention to noises nearby

know that if your mind wanders, this is normal

sit comfortably on the floor

your eyes must be closed

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* 7. Decreased cravings:

can occur with regular use of breath meditation

will not occur until in recovery for several years

will occur after completion of treatment

have not been studied

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* 8. When experiencing stressful situations:

know that they will soon pass

practice sitting comfortably for a few minutes

try to ignore them

use the technique of breath meditation to help “center” you

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* 9. May religious traditions and more recent metaphysical studies:

are practiced by recovering persons

believe in stress reduction

speak to the benefits of practicing regular meditation

none of the above

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* 10. Practicing breath meditation at the beginning of each Nurse Support Group:

is a way of encouraging group members to participate in discussions

assures that all group members will attend weekly

allows time for each group member to speak

is a wonderful way to learn this technique

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* 11. Experts recommend:

increasing the amount of time for breath meditation to 10-15 minutes once or twice a day is most beneficial

practicing breath meditation twice a week is most beneficial

using breath meditation at work is essential

increasing the amount of time for breath meditation to 20-30 minutes once or twice a day is most beneficial