Stress and Coping

Question 1

Which stage is seen in general adaptation syndrome (GAS)

Answer 1

Alarm, resistance, exhaustion

Question 2

Which ego-defense mechanism does the nurse recognize when a school-age child who has been physically abused begins wetting the bed?

Answer 2

regression

Question 3

Which example will the nurse provide to explain situational factors that might cause stress when discussing the stress response with a patient?

Answer 3

sudden transfer of a job, health-related problems in obese people, caregiving responsibilities for a family member who has had a stroke,

Question 4

Maturational factors that cause stress

Answer 4

aging, having a new child in the family

Question 5

A patient with chronic stress reports sleep deprivation, chronic fatigue, and depression, and has a blood pressure of 160/98, and a heart rate of 78. Which factor will the nurse consider as the most probable reason for these symptoms.

Answer 5

Excessive wear and tear by hormones. Known as Allostatic load.

Question 6

Which question will the nurse ask while assessing a patient experiencing a developmental crisis to determine the patient’s perception of stressors?

Answer 6

“What is bothering you the most right now”

Question 7

A patient who is extremely depressed and reports nightmares following an accident in which her spouse and child died tells the nurse about plans to be reunited with the family members very soon. Which nursing invention is the priority for this patient?

Answer 7

Assess the patient for any suicidal ideas

Question 8

Which point is true about Appraisal?

Answer 8

refers to evaluating an event for its personal meaning, refers to how people interpret the impact of the stressor on themselves, refers to how people interpret an event and react to it,

Question 9

Which rationale describes the benefits of passive relaxation therapy over progressive relaxation therapy in a patient who is bedridden and debilitated?

Answer 9

is useful for patients who have no energy for muscle contraction.

Question 10

Which statement indicates effective learning regarding the use of acupuncture?

Answer 10

Acupuncture is contraindicated in persons who have bleeding disorders.

Question 11

Which patient response indicates the need for further teaching related to imagery therapy?

Answer 11

All images can be used for all patients.