Week 10

11 September 2022
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What is mindfulness?
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"the awareness that arises through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally to the unfolding of experience moment by moment." Mindfulness is paying deliberate attention to the present moment, with an attitude of non-judgment, acceptance, and awareness.
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What are the three components of mindfulness?
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Intention: motivation for paying attention Attention: cognitive processes through which you enact you attention Attitude: emotional qualities with which you imbue your attention
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Which of the following statements about mindfulness is true? (A) Mindfulness requires a serene environment to practice. (B) Mindfulness is another word for meditation. (C) You can practice mindfulness during virtually any activity. (D) A and B
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c
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During mindfulness practice, where should you direct your attention? (A) On the future (B) On the past (C) On the present (D) All of the above
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c
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Which of the following is an example of an informal mindfulness exercise? (A) 10-minute body scan (B) Purposeful pause (C) Meditation (D) Yoga
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b
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Which of the following is a direct example of using mindfulness to improve safety? (A) Taking a purposeful pause before a procedural time-out (B) Finding a safe space to debrief after a critical care situation (C) Intentionally positioning technology so that it's not between you and your patient (D) Setting aside 10 minutes a day for meditation
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a
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Which of the following is recommended for learning to practice mindfulness? (A) Keep trying until you achieve sensations of relaxation. (B) Practice for at least 10 minutes per day. (C) Replace your usual recreational activities with mindfulness practice. (D) All of the above
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b
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What are the three components of mindfulness? (A) Intention, attention, attitude (B) Intention, attention, breathing (C) Attention, breathing, attitude (D) Intention, attitude, breathing
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a
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Which of the following statements about meditation is true? (A) Mindfulness is another word for meditation. (B) Meditation is a type of formal mindful practice. (C) Meditation has no relationship to mindfulness. (D) Mindfulness is helpful to clinicians, but meditation is not
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b
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Why is mindfulness useful in health care? (A) It can strengthen clinicians' job performance. (B) It can reduce symptoms of provider burnout. (C) It can increase patient safety. (D) All of the above
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d
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Which of the following statements about mindfulness is true? (A) To practice mindfulness, you must put aside at least 30 minutes a day. (B) Mindfulness is difficult to learn but easy to maintain once you learn the basic techniques. (C) Mindfulness is a helpful tool for providers to have to offer to patients. (D) Mindfulness is one of the oldest religions.
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c
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Which is a direct example of using mindfulness to improve the patient-provider relationship? (A) Taking a purposeful pause before a procedural time-out (B) Finding a safe space to debrief after a critical care situation (C) Intentionally positioning technology so that it's not between you and your patient (D) A and B
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c