Which Actions Would Best Aid the New Nurse in Coping

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which actions would best aid the new nurse in coping with working the night shift? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Eat large meals during the night to stay awake.
• B)Use dark shades to block out light when sleeping.
• C)Obtain a prescription for sedatives to aid sleep.
• D)Wear sunglasses on the drive home from work.
• E)Go directly to bed when arriving home from work.

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Definitions:

Competition

Competition is a situation where individuals or groups vie for the same objective, such as a resource or recognition, which may not be sufficient to be shared.

Supervisor

An individual in charge of overseeing and directing the work of others, typically in a work or academic setting.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically performing better on simple or well-rehearsed tasks and worse on complex or new ones.

Routine Tasks

Tasks that are regularly performed in a set manner, often characterized by a lack of novelty and the requirement for minimal conscious effort.