N2I03 stress quiz

Physiological effects of stress include:

• A decrease in the anti-inflammatory response

• A decrease in musculoskeletal tension and tone

• An in crease in heart rate, BP, and resp rate

• a shifting of blood from the large muscles to the visceral organs

Stress hardiness improves health. Stress hardiness characteristics include:

• Viewing stress as a challenge rather than a threat

• Feeling as though one does not have inner control over stressful events

• Needing to focus commitment on one component of life primarily

• reporting more physical symptoms related to the degree of stress

The nurse is implementing CBT for stress reduction. The nurse explains this reduces stress by:

• glossing over misfortune, suffering or negative feelings

• helping people identify who is responsible for the stress

• altering dysfunctional beliefs and thoughts

• assisting people to focus on a narrow range of feelings causing their stress

Which stress management technique involves controlling and changing negative thought patterns along with nonjudgemental mindfulness?

• Healthy pleasures

• Self-awareness

• Affirmation

• Active listening

Which of the following statements are true about empathy? (select all that apply)

• It is effective in reducing stress because it aids communication

• It can be facilitated through active listening

• It is a positive thought which has meaning for the individual

• it is the ability to consider another person's perspective and communicate this

• Empathy prevents people from becoming good listeners

What should the nurse recommend when providing suggestions to individuals with sleep disturbances? (select all that apply)

• Have a glass of wine before bedtime

• Focus on relaxation, not sleep

• Consider keeping a sleep diary

• Exercise within 1 hour of bedtime

• Know that changing sleep patterns will take time

Which of the following stressors are extrinsic factors? (select all that apply)

• Poor time management

• A traffic jam

• Death of a spouse

• Catastrophic negative thinking

• Weather

Which of the following are characteristics of stress? (select all that apply)

• Requires the individual to adapt

• May be a negative or positive experience

• Increases with ineffective coping

• Usually only affects a single dimension of the person

Your patient has been diagnosed with a degenerative disorder that will lead to disability. What interventions is most appropriate to help the pt and family cope?

• Limit teaching to what the pt asks about

• Do not require the pt make any decisions

• Discourage the use of complementary and alternative therapies

• Identify the pt's previously successful coping strategies

The nurse is creating a care plan and is basing their priorities on Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Which concern would be the first priority?

• Low self-esteem

• Shortness of breath

• Unstable gait

• Impaired speeach