Module Post Test 9—Identifying Workplace Traps

Objectives:

To identify potential emotional traps in the workplace
To identify strategies to minimize emotional traps

You must score a 70% of above on the post-test to receive continuing education credit if you do not score a min. of 70% you will not received credit via-CeBroker.

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* 1. Fill in the below (as it appears on your nursing license)

First Name

Last Name

License Type and # (No spaces)

State/Province

Email Address

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* 2. Developing survival skills for returning to work is critical to successful recovery maintenance and reentry. The key is:

a reentry contract

adequate preparation

letting go of guilt and shame

not feeling overwhelmed

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* 3. The belief that one let down co-workers and patients in the past and must be perfect in order to regain their acceptance is an example of:

self-defeating thoughts

the need for re-evaluation of a recovery program

realistic expectations

the ability to cope well at work

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* 4. The inability to set limits and say no when asked to take on additional tasks may lead to:

an increased ability to perform well at work

feelings of self-acceptance

feeling overwhelmed and somewhat resentful

improved coping skills

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* 5. Fear and guilt are common feelings associated with:

ongoing recovery

the reentry process

saying no and setting limits with coworkers

self-acceptance

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* 6. Having a safe place to express feelings and concerns experienced on reentry is:

very important for the newly recovering nurse

very important for some nurses who may occasionally experience these feelings

very important for the development of friendships with coworkers

very important for nurses in middle and late stages of recovery

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* 7. Nurse support groups, support from a recovering nurse sponsor or an e-mail buddy are examples of:

places where nurses can learn how to be better caregivers

places where nurses can gain support, identify their own needs and help minimize feelings of alienation

places where nurses can learn and practice how to obtain employment

places where nurses can develop skills for recovering alone

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* 8. After identifying emotional traps associated with the workplace, and usual responses to these situations, it is important to develop:

relapse triggers

plans to obtain support at the workplace

ideas about support group attendance

prevention strategies

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* 9. Prevention strategies:

include developing skills and coping strategies to alter perceptions and responses

include always talking with a sponsor about emotional traps

are important mainly in very early recovery

are necessary for obtaining employment in early recovery

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* 10. Settings that may be used to practice prevention strategies include:

with coworkers

in nurse support groups

with old friends

with supervisors

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* 11. Fears associated with returning to work are universal. By talking openly about these, nurses can:

decrease fears and better prepare for return to work

more quickly obtain employment

develop relapse prevention skills

develop plans for ongoing abstinence and recovery