Chapter 13: Stress Management

Chapter 13: Stress Management

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. A nurse is defining stress to a person. Which of the following statements should the nurse should make?

a.	“Happy events, such as the birth of a child, are rarely as stressful as unhappy events.”
b.	“An event that requires any change in behavior in stressful.”
c.	“All stressors create a challenge to health.”
d.	“Once stressors are identified, they can be controlled.”

 

 

ANS:  B

Any event that requires a change in behavior is stressful. Some stressful events are beneficial to health and not inherently harmful. Many stressors cannot be controlled.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)                               REF:   pp. 298-299

 

2. The nurse is conducting community education about stress. Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse?

a.	“Stress always has a negative effect on the body.”
b.	“A moderate amount of short-term stress can make a person more efficient and goal-focused.”
c.	“Long-term stress is useful in helping one to meet goals.”
d.	“Stress always has a positive effect on the body.”

 

 

ANS:  B

Stress may be either harmful or helpful. Long-term stress is harmful. A moderate amount of stress is a motivator.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)                               REF:   pp. 298-299

 

3. A nurse is discussing the various types of stress to a group of adults. Which of the following would be used as an example of eustress?

a.	Increasing alcohol intake to deal with loss of a job
b.	Avoidance of social activities because of anxiety
c.	Severely limiting food intake as a way to control stress
d.	Joining a cardiac rehabilitation exercise program after a myocardial infarction

 

 

ANS:  D

Eustress is useful, not harmful. Although a myocardial infarction (MI) is stressful physically and psychologically, joining a cardiac rehab program in response to the MI will improve cardiac and overall health and well-being. The other examples indicate unhealthy coping strategies.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)                               REF:   p. 299

 

4. A nurse is caring for a person who has experienced a minor injury following a fall. Which of the following physiological responses to stress would the nurse anticipate?

a.	Lowered blood pressure
b.	Elevated heart rate
c.	Lowered respiratory rate
d.	Elevated blood supply to the gut

 

 

ANS:  B

Activation of the neuroendocrine system in response to stress results in elevated blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and an increased blood supply to large muscles.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Apply (Application)                               REF:   p. 300

 

5. Which of the following statements concerning spirituality is correct?

a.	Spirituality is a search for the meaning of existence.
b.	To fully experience spirituality, one needs a religious affiliation.
c.	Stress always strengthens the quest for spirituality.
d.	Spirituality always prevents depression, which is common following a stressful event.

 

 

ANS:  A

Religion and spirituality are complementary but not the same. Spirituality is possible without a religious affiliation. Although spirituality can help one cope with stress, depression may still result.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension)                  REF:   pp. 301-302