NUR 295 Final (With complete solution)

What is anxiety? correct answers A feeling of apprehension, uneasiness, uncertainty, or dread resulting from a real or perceived threat whose actual source is unknown or unrecognized What are the qualities of anxiety? correct answers -most basic emotion -dysfunctional behavior is often a defense against anxiety -as anxiety decreases, dysfunctional behavior will frequently decrease What are the risk factors of anxiety? correct answers -people of all ages and backgrounds -female -middle adulthood (30-50) -non-Hispanic whites -lower SES in youth -familial patterns What is fear? correct answers -A reaction to a specific danger (cognitive) What are the manifestations of mild anxiety? correct answers -focused -functioning/coping -reality intact -increased perceptual field -productive -heightened learning What are the coping skills associated with mild anxiety? correct answers -finger tapping -daydreaming -leg shaking -drinking -pacing -sleeping What are the manifestations of moderate anxiety? correct answers -less focused -decreased functioning/coping -reality intact -limited perceptual field -impaired reasoning -decreased ability for learning What are the manifestations of fight or flight mode with moderate anxiety? correct answers -tachycardia -muscle tension -agitation -pacing What are the manifestations of Severe Anxiety? correct answers -Cognitive "shut down"