CH 10, Varcarolis Ch. 10: Trauma and Stress-Related
Disorders 9.2022 Qustions with Answers
What assessment question is focused on identifying a long-term consequence of chronic stress on
physical health?
a. "Do you have any problems with sleeping well?"
b. "How many infections have you experienced in the past 6 months?"
c. "How much moderate exercise do you engage in on a regular basis?"
d. "What management techniques to you regularly use to manage your stress?"
(Halter 169)
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-
US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use. - correct
answers>>b
Which nursing assessments are directed at monitoring a patient's fight-or-flight response? Select all that
apply.
a. Blood pressure
b. Heart rate
c. Respiratory rate
,d. Abdominal pain
e. Dilated pupils
(Halter 169)
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-
US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use. - correct
answers>>a, b, c, e
The patient you are assigned unexpectedly suffers a cardiac arrest. During this emergency situation, your
body will produce a large amount of:
a. carbon dioxide.
b. growth hormone.
c. epinephrine
d. aldosterone
(Halter 169)
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-
US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use. - correct
answers>>c
, Which question is focused on the assessment of an individual's personal ability to manage stress? Select
all that apply.
a. "Have you ever been diagnosed with cancer?"
b. "Do you engage in any hobbies now that you have retired?"
c. "Have you been taking your antihypertensive medication as it is prescribed?"
d. "Who can you rely on if you need help after you're discharged from the hospital?"
e. "What do you do to help manage the demands of parenting a 4-year-old and a newborn?"
(Halter 169)
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-
US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use. - correct
answers>>b, d, e
Jackson has suffered from migraine headaches all of his life. Fatima, his nurse practitioner, suspects
muscle tension as a trigger for his headaches. Fatima teaches him a technique that promotes relaxation
by using:
a. Biofeedback
b. Guided imagery
Disorders 9.2022 Qustions with Answers
What assessment question is focused on identifying a long-term consequence of chronic stress on
physical health?
a. "Do you have any problems with sleeping well?"
b. "How many infections have you experienced in the past 6 months?"
c. "How much moderate exercise do you engage in on a regular basis?"
d. "What management techniques to you regularly use to manage your stress?"
(Halter 169)
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-
US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use. - correct
answers>>b
Which nursing assessments are directed at monitoring a patient's fight-or-flight response? Select all that
apply.
a. Blood pressure
b. Heart rate
c. Respiratory rate
,d. Abdominal pain
e. Dilated pupils
(Halter 169)
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-
US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use. - correct
answers>>a, b, c, e
The patient you are assigned unexpectedly suffers a cardiac arrest. During this emergency situation, your
body will produce a large amount of:
a. carbon dioxide.
b. growth hormone.
c. epinephrine
d. aldosterone
(Halter 169)
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-
US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use. - correct
answers>>c
, Which question is focused on the assessment of an individual's personal ability to manage stress? Select
all that apply.
a. "Have you ever been diagnosed with cancer?"
b. "Do you engage in any hobbies now that you have retired?"
c. "Have you been taking your antihypertensive medication as it is prescribed?"
d. "Who can you rely on if you need help after you're discharged from the hospital?"
e. "What do you do to help manage the demands of parenting a 4-year-old and a newborn?"
(Halter 169)
Halter, Margaret. Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 8th Edition. Elsevier (HS-
US), 9-1-2017. VitalBook file.
The citation provided is a guideline. Please check each citation for accuracy before use. - correct
answers>>b, d, e
Jackson has suffered from migraine headaches all of his life. Fatima, his nurse practitioner, suspects
muscle tension as a trigger for his headaches. Fatima teaches him a technique that promotes relaxation
by using:
a. Biofeedback
b. Guided imagery
