NCLEX Stress and coping
What is the definition of a stressor in the context of stress and homeostasis?
- A. A form of eustress that promotes accomplishment and growth.
- B. An unavoidable negative event experienced by everyone.
- C. An external influence that threatens to disrupt the equilibrium needed to maintain homeostasis.
- D. A psychologically imagined event with no real impact on the body.
C
Which of the following is TRUE about the body's stress response?
- A. It always leads to functional impairment if not controlled.
- B. It involves both hormonal and behavioral responses.
- C. Favorable responses are exclusive to engaging in unfavorable activities, such as smoking.
- D. The primary function is to disrupt homeostasis permanently for adaptation.
B
What characterizes chronic stress, and what is a potential result of it?
- A. Chronic stress occurs only in response to acute, short-term situations, leading to quick resolution.
- B. It leads to increased efficiency of the stress response and improved health behaviors.
- C. It involves prolonged exposure to stress mediators, which can lead to illness.
- D. Chronic stress is beneficial and is often referred to as eustress.
C
, A 23-year-old college student is feeling overwhelmed with upcoming exams and is experiencing stress.
This is an example of what type of stressor?
- A. Biogenic stressor
- B. Developmental stressor
- C. Environmental stressor
- D. Internal stressor
B
Which statement best represents the concept of allostasis in stress management?
- A. Allostasis is the failure of all body systems to adapt to chronic stress.
- B. Allostasis refers to the changes necessary to disrupt normal homeostasis due to stress.
- C. Allostasis is the process through which psychosocial and physiologic changes occur to achieve
homeostasis.
- D. Allostasis is a permanent change that has no adaptive function.
C
An individual perceives taking care of an elderly parent as stressful and exhausting over an extended
period. This stressor is best categorized as:
- A. Acute and time-limited stressor
- B. Chronic intermittent stressor
- C. Chronic permanent stressor
- D. Biogenic stressor
B
How can the anticipation of a stressor affect an individual?
What is the definition of a stressor in the context of stress and homeostasis?
- A. A form of eustress that promotes accomplishment and growth.
- B. An unavoidable negative event experienced by everyone.
- C. An external influence that threatens to disrupt the equilibrium needed to maintain homeostasis.
- D. A psychologically imagined event with no real impact on the body.
C
Which of the following is TRUE about the body's stress response?
- A. It always leads to functional impairment if not controlled.
- B. It involves both hormonal and behavioral responses.
- C. Favorable responses are exclusive to engaging in unfavorable activities, such as smoking.
- D. The primary function is to disrupt homeostasis permanently for adaptation.
B
What characterizes chronic stress, and what is a potential result of it?
- A. Chronic stress occurs only in response to acute, short-term situations, leading to quick resolution.
- B. It leads to increased efficiency of the stress response and improved health behaviors.
- C. It involves prolonged exposure to stress mediators, which can lead to illness.
- D. Chronic stress is beneficial and is often referred to as eustress.
C
, A 23-year-old college student is feeling overwhelmed with upcoming exams and is experiencing stress.
This is an example of what type of stressor?
- A. Biogenic stressor
- B. Developmental stressor
- C. Environmental stressor
- D. Internal stressor
B
Which statement best represents the concept of allostasis in stress management?
- A. Allostasis is the failure of all body systems to adapt to chronic stress.
- B. Allostasis refers to the changes necessary to disrupt normal homeostasis due to stress.
- C. Allostasis is the process through which psychosocial and physiologic changes occur to achieve
homeostasis.
- D. Allostasis is a permanent change that has no adaptive function.
C
An individual perceives taking care of an elderly parent as stressful and exhausting over an extended
period. This stressor is best categorized as:
- A. Acute and time-limited stressor
- B. Chronic intermittent stressor
- C. Chronic permanent stressor
- D. Biogenic stressor
B
How can the anticipation of a stressor affect an individual?
