Which is an appropriate visualization for a client with emphysema?

Dangling feet in a pool and taking regular deep breaths

Which is an example of adaptive defense mechanisms?

"When I get stressed out, I like to go to the gym."

Which is a correct statement about hardiness?

hardiness is a positive self-perception and attitudes of hopefulness."

What manifestations should be expected to increase in a pts fight or flight response in anxiety?

pupillary response, blood pressure, heart rate

A pt states their cardiologist told them to reduce stress and asks how. What is a good response?

"Tell me more about the stressors that you are facing in your life."

Which statement is an understanding of stress?

"My attitude about my stressor can influence my coping."

A suicidal pt is undergoing cognitive therapy. Which statement indicates the therapy is working?

"I guess I am fortunate to have survived my suicide attempt."

A pt states they are overwhelmed by stress. Which is the highest priority of the nurse to ask?

"What kinds of things do you find helpful for coping with your stress?"

Which of the following is an indicator of the highest degree of stress?

A client who is returning to college following the loss of their job

A pt is experiencing chronic stress. Which should the nurse anticipate the client will report?

reoccurring sinus infections, feelings of depression

A pt was just in a car crash. Which I san indicator of moderate anxiety?

Practicing deep breathing with the nurse

Which is a maladaptive defense mechanism?

When my partner yells at the dog I run and hide, but I don't know why

A pt is diagnosed with a terminal illness and asks a nurse "if prayer will help". What should the nurse say?

"You may find prayer gives comfort and lowers your stress."

Which are short term physiological signs of stress?

Increase in heart rate and respiratory rate, Increase in muscular tension, blood pressure, and triglycerides, Cortisol release increases glucogenesis and reduces fluid loss

A pt asks a nurse "Do you think medication helps with stress". What should the nurse say?

"You may find meditation gives comfort and lowers your stress."

Which is a maladaptive defense mechanism?

The client tells another client that all of the therapists are mean.

Which are individual factors of stress?

lifestyle, Perception, Temperament

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1
Which is an appropriate visualization for a client with emphysema?
Sleeping comfortably and soundly, without respiratory distress
Dangling feet in a pool and taking regular deep breaths
Walking on a beach without using supplemental oxygen
Placing their hand to feel the rise and fall of their chest
2
Which is an example of adaptive defense mechanisms?
"I was so upset after I failed my exam that I broke my laptop."
"When I get home from school, it's hard to hear things for hours after."
"When people are mean to me, I am mean right back to them."
"When I get stressed out, I like to go to the gym."
3
Which is a correct statement about hardiness?
"Hardiness is a genetic predisposition that is non-modifiable."
...is the ability to fixate on a stressor to suppress negative
... is a personality trait that refers to how a person reacts to the world
hardiness is a positive self-perception and attitudes of hopefulness."
4
What manifestations should be expected to increase in a pts fight or flight response in anxiety?
pupillary response
bowl sounds
blood pressure
heart rate
5
A pt states their cardiologist told them to reduce stress and asks how. What is a good response?
"Self-help books are a good way to learn strategies to reduce stress."
"Tell me more about the stressors that you are facing in your life."
"It might be a good idea for you to try painting to help reduce your stress
"Physical exercise has been shown to be beneficial in reducing stress."
6
Which statement is an understanding of stress?
"I can decrease my stress by getting a new job."
"My stress could be related to my culture."
"My stressor will all go away when I retire."
"My attitude about my stressor can influence my coping."
7
A suicidal pt is undergoing cognitive therapy. Which statement indicates the therapy is working?
"I have removed all of the mirrors from my house."
"I guess I am fortunate to have survived my suicide attempt."
now when people stare at me, I have enough courage to tell them off
"It is hard to go out when you know that everyone is laughing at you."
8
Which trait describes a student eager to learn?
Conscientiousness
Openness
Extraversion
Agreeableness
9
A pt has a hx of anxiety and hypertension. Which relaxation technique should the nurse recommend?
drawing
biofeedback
reading a book
prayer
10
A pt states they feel unsuccessful compared to classmates. What therapy should the nurse recommend?
Biofeedback
Cognitive reframing
Desensitization therapy
Aversion therapy
11
A pt is showing hyperviglence and restlessness, and states " I need to find a way out". What stage of Anxiety?
Moderate
Servere
Mild
Panic
12
A pt says when they get stressed at work they yell at their husband. Which defense mechanism is this?
Sublimation
Intellectualization
Displacement
projection
13
After a car crash. client states they just needed to get home before 6. What defense mechanism are they using?
Displacement
Altruism
Identification
Rationalization
14
A pt states they are overwhelmed by stress. Which is the highest priority of the nurse to ask?
"How much sleep do you get each night?"
"What kinds of things do you find helpful for coping with your stress?"
"How much physical activity do you typically get in a day?"
"Do you have any relatives who have problems with stress?"
15
Which of the following is an indicator of the highest degree of stress?
A client who is recently separated from their spouse
A client with children who will be relocating to a new city for work.
A client who has reported being assigned more responsibility at work
A client who is returning to college following the loss of their job
16
A nurse is helping a pt envisioning lying on the beach to relive stress. Which copying stray is this?
adjusting expectations
fantasy
guided imagery
deep breathing
17
A pt is experiencing chronic stress. Which should the nurse anticipate the client will report?
reoccurring sinus infections
sudden bursts of energy
feelings of depression
daily overeating
18
A pt was just in a car crash. Which I san indicator of moderate anxiety?
Jumping off the bed and running out the door
Answering questions with the response, "I am glad to be alive."
Practicing deep breathing with the nurse
Becoming unconscious after seeing a video of the accident
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Which is a maladaptive defense mechanism?
When I get stressed at work, I need to get out of there and go for a walk
When I am overly stressed, I just sit and watch a movie to help me relax
After Losing my child to cancer I decided to raise money fo cancer research
When my partner yells at the dog I run and hide, but I don't know why
20
A pt is diagnosed with a terminal illness and asks a nurse "if prayer will help". What should the nurse say?
"We do not have evidence that prayer helps, but it wouldn't hurt."
"I can help you feel calmer by teaching you meditation exercises."
"You may find prayer gives comfort and lowers your stress."
"It could be that prayer is your only hope."
21
Which are short term physiological signs of stress?
Increase in heart rate and respiratory rate
Increased risk of depression, autoimmune disorders, and heart disease
Increase in muscular tension, blood pressure, and triglycerides
Cortisol release increases glucogenesis and reduces fluid loss
22
Which is a potential risk for chronic stress?
Seizures
Peripheral vascular disease
Diabetes
Meningitis
23
Which are negative stress responses
financial stability
temperament
birth order
sex
24
A pt asks a nurse "Do you think medication helps with stress". What should the nurse say?
"You may find meditation gives comfort and lowers your stress."
"Here are some meditation techniques that I use to help with stress."
"Using meditation along with another effective coping strategy may help you
"There is no clinical evidence that meditation helps, but it wouldn't hurt
25
Which is a maladaptive defense mechanism?
The client is talking about starting a fundraiser for fire victims
The client tells another client that all of the therapists are mean.
The client crumbles up their paper and throws it across the room.
The client is sitting down and is painting a picture.
26
Which of the following structures stimulate the autonomic nervous system?
Hypothalamus
Thalamus
Pituitary gland
Parietal lobe
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Which are individual factors of stress?
lifestyle
religion
Perception
Temperament

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