Davis Advantage for Townsend's
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
11th Edition
Author(s)Karyn Morgan
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about stress as
a biological response. Which statement by a student indicates
understanding of the concept?
A. “Stress responses occur only when a person perceives
danger.”
B. “The body’s physiological response to stress is designed to
,promote adaptation.”
C. “Stress is always harmful to physical and mental health.”
D. “Stress responses are identical in every individual.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• The biological response to stress involves physiological
mechanisms intended to maintain adaptation and survival.
• Option A is incorrect because stress responses can occur
with both perceived and actual stressors.
• Option C is incorrect because some stress can be adaptive
and motivating.
• Option D is incorrect because responses vary among
individuals.
Source:
Davis Advantage for Townsend's Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing, 11th Edition — Chapter 1: The Concept of Stress
Adaptation
Question 2
A patient states, “I have an examination tomorrow, and I feel
energized and focused.” The nurse recognizes this as which
type of stress response?
,A. Distress
B. Maladaptation
C. Eustress
D. Chronic stress
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
• Eustress refers to positive stress that promotes growth,
motivation, and improved performance.
• Option A is incorrect because distress produces harmful or
unpleasant effects.
• Option B is incorrect because maladaptation reflects
ineffective coping.
• Option D is incorrect because chronic stress persists over
time.
Source:
Davis Advantage for Townsend's Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing, 11th Edition — Chapter 1: The Concept of Stress
Adaptation
Question 3
A nurse is assessing a patient experiencing stress. Which
physiological finding is most consistent with activation of the
fight-or-flight response?
, A. Decreased heart rate
B. Increased blood glucose levels
C. Increased gastrointestinal motility
D. Decreased respiratory rate
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• During the fight-or-flight response, glucose levels increase
to provide energy for survival.
• Option A is incorrect because heart rate typically
increases.
• Option C is incorrect because gastrointestinal activity
decreases during stress.
• Option D is incorrect because respiratory rate generally
increases.
Source:
Davis Advantage for Townsend's Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing, 11th Edition — Chapter 1: The Concept of Stress
Adaptation
Question 4
A nurse explains that stress can be viewed as a transaction
between the individual and the environment. Which patient
statement best reflects this concept?
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
11th Edition
Author(s)Karyn Morgan
TEST BANK
Question 1
A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about stress as
a biological response. Which statement by a student indicates
understanding of the concept?
A. “Stress responses occur only when a person perceives
danger.”
B. “The body’s physiological response to stress is designed to
,promote adaptation.”
C. “Stress is always harmful to physical and mental health.”
D. “Stress responses are identical in every individual.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• The biological response to stress involves physiological
mechanisms intended to maintain adaptation and survival.
• Option A is incorrect because stress responses can occur
with both perceived and actual stressors.
• Option C is incorrect because some stress can be adaptive
and motivating.
• Option D is incorrect because responses vary among
individuals.
Source:
Davis Advantage for Townsend's Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing, 11th Edition — Chapter 1: The Concept of Stress
Adaptation
Question 2
A patient states, “I have an examination tomorrow, and I feel
energized and focused.” The nurse recognizes this as which
type of stress response?
,A. Distress
B. Maladaptation
C. Eustress
D. Chronic stress
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
• Eustress refers to positive stress that promotes growth,
motivation, and improved performance.
• Option A is incorrect because distress produces harmful or
unpleasant effects.
• Option B is incorrect because maladaptation reflects
ineffective coping.
• Option D is incorrect because chronic stress persists over
time.
Source:
Davis Advantage for Townsend's Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing, 11th Edition — Chapter 1: The Concept of Stress
Adaptation
Question 3
A nurse is assessing a patient experiencing stress. Which
physiological finding is most consistent with activation of the
fight-or-flight response?
, A. Decreased heart rate
B. Increased blood glucose levels
C. Increased gastrointestinal motility
D. Decreased respiratory rate
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
• During the fight-or-flight response, glucose levels increase
to provide energy for survival.
• Option A is incorrect because heart rate typically
increases.
• Option C is incorrect because gastrointestinal activity
decreases during stress.
• Option D is incorrect because respiratory rate generally
increases.
Source:
Davis Advantage for Townsend's Psychiatric Mental Health
Nursing, 11th Edition — Chapter 1: The Concept of Stress
Adaptation
Question 4
A nurse explains that stress can be viewed as a transaction
between the individual and the environment. Which patient
statement best reflects this concept?
