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1. A nurse is caring for a patient who has chronic pain and
anxiety. The nurse decides to teach the patient some
mindfulness meditation techniques to help him cope with
his condition. Which of the following statements best
describes the rationale for this intervention?
a) Mindfulness meditation helps the patient distract himself
from his pain and worries by focusing on something else.
b) Mindfulness meditation helps the patient accept his pain
and worries without judging them or trying to change them.
c) Mindfulness meditation helps the patient reduce his pain
and worries by altering his brain chemistry and physiology.
d) Mindfulness meditation helps the patient ignore his pain
and worries by suppressing his emotions and sensations.
*Answer: b) Mindfulness meditation helps the patient
accept his pain and worries without judging them or trying
to change them.*
Rationale: Mindfulness meditation is a practice of paying
attention to the present moment with openness, curiosity
and compassion. It does not aim to distract, reduce or
ignore pain and worries, but rather to acknowledge them as
they are and relate to them in a more skillful way.
2. A nurse is practicing mindfulness meditation as a way of
enhancing her well-being and reducing stress. She notices
that during her meditation sessions, she often gets
distracted by thoughts about her work, family or personal
issues. How should she respond to these distractions?
a) She should try to stop these thoughts from arising or get
rid of them as soon as possible.
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