One identified time waster is perfectionism. Which of the following is not correct regarding perfectionists?
a. hate criticism
b. are devastated by failure
c. value themselves for who they are
d. remember mistakes and dwell on them
C
The behaviors of perfectionism are considered to be time wasters and should be avoided by nurses. Instead of striving for perfection, striving for a pursuit of excellence is considered to be a worthwhile endeavor. Some behaviors specific to perfectionism/perfectionists are: 1) hate criticism; 2) are devastated by failure; 3) have to win in order to maintain high self-esteem (not value themselves for who they are, which is a characteristics of those who pursue excellence); 4) remember mistakes and dwell on them; and 5) can only live with being number one.
You might also like to view...
A newspaper published an article stating that the athletic banquet at the local high school had approximately 1000 family members in attendance. Exactly 650 persons became ill within 24 hours, complaining of severe diarrhea, vomiting, and cramping
Which of the following best describes the attack rate? a. 650 persons b. 1000 persons c. 650:1000 d. 6.5%
The nurse, studying alternative medical approaches, learns that the Office of Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health was founded in 1992:
a. to prevent Americans from engaging in alternative methods of health care. b. because many Americans are pursuing alternative methods of health care. c. because most conventional physicians are interested in alternative methods of health care. d. to regulate alternative methods of health care.
The student nurse is starting the first clinical shift in a new facility and assesses the nurses working on the unit to identify a possible mentor. Which nurse would be the best choice for a mentor?
a. The friendliest, most outgoing nurse on the shift b. The new graduate who remembers what it is like to be a student c. The nurse others come to when they are unsure of how to proceed d. The nurse who is the most outspoken during change of shift report
A patient who had a bone marrow transplant 10 days ago develops a maculopapular rash on the palms of both hands and the soles of the feet. The patient complains of severe abdominal pain with bloody diarrhea
The nurse would anticipate providing care for which condition? 1. Graft-versus-host disease 2. Chronic graft rejection 3. Acute tissue rejection 4. Hyperacute tissue rejection