Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, Resilience, and Grit

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a warning sign of compassion fatigue?

• Intrusive thoughts

• Anger and irritability

• Sleep disturbances

• Delusions

Which of the following could be at risk for compassion fatigue? Check all that apply

• Those who are new to the field

• Those with a personal history of trauma

• Professionals with neutral reactions

• Professionals without a support system

• Professionals with large caseloads/working long hours

At this point in your life, do you feel like you have ever experienced compassion fatigue?

• Yes

• No

• Prefer not to say

If you began to feel compassion fatigue, do you believe that you have access to the necessary support

• Yes

• No

• Prefer not to say

What percentage of healthcare workers report feelings of compassion fatigue?

• 25%-50%

• 12%-25%

• 1%-10%

• 36%-45%

Compassion fatigue was originally known as_______?

• Caregiver syndrome

• Secondhand victimization

• Secondary traumatic stress syndrome

• Burnout

• Secondary post traumatic stress syndrome

Name one coping or self-care strategy you can implement in your own life to prevent vicarious trauma, burnout, and/or compassion fatigue

You were asked to take the PROQOL for this lecture, what was your "Compassion Satisfaction" level?

• Low

• Average

• High

__________ is defined as a persistent state of emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and inefficacy due to high work demands and often presents as frequent absenteeism, chronic tardiness, underperformance on clinical and administrative responsibilities.

• Vicarious Trauma

• Burnout

• Neurasthenia

• Compassion fatigue

Vicarious trauma and burnout activate the ___________ nervous system, resulting in a "fight or flight" response

• Parasympathetic

• Autonomic

• Somatic

• Sympathetic