ANXIETY AND OTHER RELATED DISORDERS | SITUATIONAL EXAMPLES

Question 1

John is preparing for his final nursing exam. He feels slightly nervous but is able to concentrate and review efficiently. What level of anxiety is John experiencing?
A) Mild
B) Moderate
C) Severe
D) Panic

Answer 1

A. Mild – Mild anxiety improves focus and enhances performance.

Question 2

Marie has been studying for hours and forgets to eat lunch because she is so focused on her notes. What level of anxiety does this describe?
A) Mild
B) Moderate
C) Severe
D) Panic

Answer 2

B. Moderate – Moderate anxiety causes selective attention, focusing only on the task at hand.

Question 3

A patient is awaiting biopsy results. They are sweating, experiencing palpitations, and complaining of a stomachache. What level of anxiety is this?
A) Mild
B) Moderate
C) Severe
D) Panic

Answer 3

C. Severe – Severe anxiety focuses attention on physical symptoms rather than the actual concern.

Question 4

Mark is at home when he hears glass shattering. He immediately hides behind the couch, heart racing. Is Mark experiencing anxiety or fear?
A) Anxiety
B) Fear

Answer 4

B. Fear – Fear is a response to an actual threat, like the sound of breaking glass.

Question 5

Anna is shopping when she suddenly experiences intense anxiety, chest pain, and dizziness, without any clear reason. What anxiety disorder does this scenario describe?
A) Generalized Anxiety Disorder
B) Social Anxiety Disorder
C) Panic Disorder
D) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Answer 5

C. Panic Disorder – Panic attacks occur unexpectedly without a clear trigger.

Question 6

A student nurse is about to enter the exam room and feels butterflies in her stomach, even though nothing threatening is happening yet. What is she experiencing?
A) Anxiety
B) Fear

Answer 6

A. Anxiety – Anxiety is a vague feeling of discomfort without an identifiable cause.

Question 7

Which of the following interventions is appropriate for a patient experiencing severe anxiety?
A) Encourage deep breathing exercises.
B) Leave the patient alone to calm down.
C) Minimize environmental stimuli and stay with the patient.
D) Encourage the patient to focus on multiple tasks to distract themselves

Answer 7

C. Minimize environmental stimuli and stay with the patient – Safety is the priority intervention for severe anxiety.

Question 8

Which scenario represents pathological anxiety?
A) Feeling nervous before a job interview.
B) Leaving the house after seeing a cockroach and refusing to return home.
C) Being alert while crossing a busy street.
D) Studying more efficiently due to exam stress.

Answer 8

B. Leaving the house after seeing a cockroach and refusing to return home – Pathological anxiety is out of proportion to the situation.

Question 9

During a fire drill, a person panics and runs to the rooftop instead of the emergency exit. This is an example of what level of anxiety?
A) Mild
B) Moderate
C) Severe
D) Panic

Answer 9

D. Panic – Panic anxiety causes disorganized thinking and irrational behavior.

Question 10

A patient is experiencing selective attention, focusing only on their headache and shortness of breath. Which level of anxiety is this?
A) Mild
B) Moderate
C) Severe
D) Panic

Answer 10

C. Severe – Severe anxiety causes the person to focus on physical symptoms rather than the actual concern.