NURS 280 Exam 2 ATI Chapters
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1. A nurse is preparing to provide an educational seminar on stress to
other nursing staff. Which of the following information should the nurse
include in the discussion?
A. Excessive stressors cause the client to experience distress.
B. The body's initial adaptive response to stress is denial.
C. Absence of stressors results in homeostasis.
,D. Negative, rather than positive, stressors produce a biological
response - ANSWER ✔✔A. CORRECT: Distress is the result of
excessive or damaging stressors, such as anxiety or anger.
2. A nurse is discussing acute vs.prolonged stress with a client. Which of
the following effects should the nurse identify as an acute stress
response? (Select all that apply.)
A. Chronic pain
B. Depressed immune system
C. Increased blood pressure
D. Panic attacks
E. Unhappiness - ANSWER ✔✔B. CORRECT: A depressed immune
system is an indicator of acute stress.
C. CORRECT: Increased blood pressure is an indicator of acute stress.
E. CORRECT: Unhappiness is an indicator of acute stress.
3. A nurse is teaching a client about stress-reduction techniques. Which
of the following client statements indicates understanding of the
teaching?
A. "Cognitive reframing will help me change my
irrational thoughts to something positive."
,B. "Progressive muscle relaxation uses a mechanical device to help me
gain control over my pulse rate."
C."Biofeedback causes my body to release endorphins so that I feel less
stress and anxiety."
D."Mindfulness allows me to prioritize the stressors that I have in my life
so that I have less anxiety." - ANSWER ✔✔A. CORRECT: Cognitive
reframing helps the client look at irrational cognitions (thoughts) in a
more realistic light and to restructure those thoughts in a more positive
way.
4. A nurse is talking with a client who reports she is experiencing
increased stress because her significant other is "pressuring me and my
kids to go live with him. I love him, but I'm not ready to do that." Which of
the following recommendations should the nurse make to promote a
change in the client's situation?
A. Learn to practice mindfulness.
B. Use assertiveness techniques.
C. Exercise regularly.
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, D. Rely on the support of a close friend. - ANSWER ✔✔B.
CORRECT: Assertive communication allows the client to assert her
feelings and then make a change in the situation.
5. A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I'm so stressed at work
because of my coworker. He expects me to finish his work because
he's too lazy!" When discussing effective communication, which
of the following statements by the client to his coworker indicates client
understanding?
A. "You really should complete your own work. I don't think it's right to
expect me to complete your responsibilities."
B. "Why do you expect me to finish your work? You must realize that I
have my own responsibilities."
C."It is not fair to expect me to complete your work. If you continue, then
I will report your behavior to our supervisor."
D."When I have to pick up extra work, I feel very overwhelmed. I need to
focus on my own responsibilities." - ANSWER ✔✔D. CORRECT: This
response demonstrates assertive
communication, which allows the client to state his feelings about the
behavior and then promote a change.
Questions to Review 2026
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Already Graded A+
1. A nurse is preparing to provide an educational seminar on stress to
other nursing staff. Which of the following information should the nurse
include in the discussion?
A. Excessive stressors cause the client to experience distress.
B. The body's initial adaptive response to stress is denial.
C. Absence of stressors results in homeostasis.
,D. Negative, rather than positive, stressors produce a biological
response - ANSWER ✔✔A. CORRECT: Distress is the result of
excessive or damaging stressors, such as anxiety or anger.
2. A nurse is discussing acute vs.prolonged stress with a client. Which of
the following effects should the nurse identify as an acute stress
response? (Select all that apply.)
A. Chronic pain
B. Depressed immune system
C. Increased blood pressure
D. Panic attacks
E. Unhappiness - ANSWER ✔✔B. CORRECT: A depressed immune
system is an indicator of acute stress.
C. CORRECT: Increased blood pressure is an indicator of acute stress.
E. CORRECT: Unhappiness is an indicator of acute stress.
3. A nurse is teaching a client about stress-reduction techniques. Which
of the following client statements indicates understanding of the
teaching?
A. "Cognitive reframing will help me change my
irrational thoughts to something positive."
,B. "Progressive muscle relaxation uses a mechanical device to help me
gain control over my pulse rate."
C."Biofeedback causes my body to release endorphins so that I feel less
stress and anxiety."
D."Mindfulness allows me to prioritize the stressors that I have in my life
so that I have less anxiety." - ANSWER ✔✔A. CORRECT: Cognitive
reframing helps the client look at irrational cognitions (thoughts) in a
more realistic light and to restructure those thoughts in a more positive
way.
4. A nurse is talking with a client who reports she is experiencing
increased stress because her significant other is "pressuring me and my
kids to go live with him. I love him, but I'm not ready to do that." Which of
the following recommendations should the nurse make to promote a
change in the client's situation?
A. Learn to practice mindfulness.
B. Use assertiveness techniques.
C. Exercise regularly.
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, D. Rely on the support of a close friend. - ANSWER ✔✔B.
CORRECT: Assertive communication allows the client to assert her
feelings and then make a change in the situation.
5. A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I'm so stressed at work
because of my coworker. He expects me to finish his work because
he's too lazy!" When discussing effective communication, which
of the following statements by the client to his coworker indicates client
understanding?
A. "You really should complete your own work. I don't think it's right to
expect me to complete your responsibilities."
B. "Why do you expect me to finish your work? You must realize that I
have my own responsibilities."
C."It is not fair to expect me to complete your work. If you continue, then
I will report your behavior to our supervisor."
D."When I have to pick up extra work, I feel very overwhelmed. I need to
focus on my own responsibilities." - ANSWER ✔✔D. CORRECT: This
response demonstrates assertive
communication, which allows the client to state his feelings about the
behavior and then promote a change.
