Anxiety and Related Disorders Quiz

What differentiates stress from anxiety?

• Stress is triggered by a stressor, while anxiety is often chronic.

• Stress has no physical symptoms, while anxiety does.

• Anxiety is always more severe than stress.

• Anxiety occurs after a stressor is removed.

Which of the following is a potential positive effect of anxiety?

• Restlessness

• Empathy and leadership

• Panic attacks

• Hyperventilation

Steve Harvey is fidgeting with a napkin and sweating before hosting a show. How anxious is he?

• Mild

• Moderate

• Severe

• Panic

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of severe anxiety?

• Pacing and trembling

• Hallucinations

• Dazed and confused behavior

• Inability to learn

Debbie Downer is hyperventilating and dizzy while on trial in a life-threatening situation. What is her anxiety level?

• Mild

• Moderate

• Severe

• Panic

Anxiety becomes a disorder when:

• It is chronic and detached from actual danger.

• It leads to enhanced empathy and leadership.

• It motivates better performance.

• It increases physical response time.

Which defense mechanism involves blocking feelings, conflicts, or memories to protect oneself from anxiety?

• Cognitive restructuring

• Defense mechanism

• Behavioral adaptation

• Panic prevention

Which of the following disorders is NOT classified as an anxiety disorder?

• Panic disorder

• Generalized anxiety disorder

• Depersonalization disorder

• Schizophrenia

Which neurotransmitter is involved in the neurobiological aspect of anxiety disorders?

• Norepinephrine

• Acetylcholine

• Insulin

• Dopamine

Which assessment step is crucial for a nurse evaluating a patient’s anxiety level?

• Asking if they feel anxious

• Performing a head-to-toe assessment

• Taking a family history

• Referring them to therapy immediately