Compassion Fatigue

Assessment

Welcome to Final Assessment!

You have now completed the module Compassion Fatigue.
You will now answer five questions in this assessment.
You cannot return to a question once your answer has been submitted.

ALL THE BEST!

Question 1

Which of the following statements defines compassion fatigue best?

Select the correct option and submit.

Compassion fatigue is associated with lack of work, negative reputation and poor service ratings.

Compassion fatigue is associated with exposure to other people’s strong emotions. There can be an increased risk of compassion fatigue for empathetic people.

Compassion fatigue results from extreme work pressure at healthcare clinics where the healthcare professional practitioners have no time for themselves.

None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following are symptoms of compassion fatigue?

Select the correct options and submit.

Chronic physical and mental exhaustion Feelings of inequity towards the therapeutic or caregiver relationship Burnout Indifference towards the needs of patients’ or owners’ intrusive thoughts about recent losses Poor customer ratings Poor job satisfaction

Question 3

How does pet euthanasia increase the risk of compassion fatigue amongst healthcare practitioners?

Select the correct option and submit.

The patient’s prolonged illness and knowledge that the illness is terminal may cause compassion fatigue amongst the caregivers.

As a veterinary professional, you have the unique pressure to euthanise animals. This pressure can include a sense of guilt for causing emotional pain to the owner, even though the procedure is agreed upon and needed to stop an animal’s sufferings.

Only the aged healthcare practitioners get impacted by the guilt of animal euthanasia

Question 4

Your practice protocols should allow time for mentoring and team meetings, including Euthanasia Evaluation (EE) meetings.

State True or False.

True

False

Question 5

What are the ways to prevent compassion fatigue?

Select the correct option and submit.

Create an atmosphere of openness

Identify the warning signs

Take a moment to acknowledge your feelings

Learn to set appropriate physical and emotional boundaries

Talk about your feelings and challenges you face with a trusted friend

All of the above

Please retake the assessment to complete this module on “Love, Loss and Grief”.

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