A Nurse Is Said to Experience Burnout When

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nurse is said to experience burnout when:

• A) adaptive energy sources are at their peak.
• B) material and technological resources are scarce.
• C) physical and emotional exhaustion occur.
• D) tension and anxiety occur.

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Definitions:

Impulsive

Acting on instincts or desires without considering consequences or deliberation, often leading to hasty and sometimes regrettable decisions.

Reward

A positive reinforcement or incentive given in response to desired behavior, often used to motivate or encourage.

Behaviourists

Psychologists or researchers who focus on observable behaviors rather than internal processes such as cognition and emotion.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, often regarded in psychology as patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior.