Nurs283: Exam #1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
(1) SELF-CARE/SLEEP - CORRECT ANSWER
define stress - CORRECT ANSWER inability to cope with perceived (real or imagined)
demands
define and give examples of situational stress - CORRECT ANSWER not commonly
expected, difficult to adapt and overcome
examples:
- trauma, serious illness, tragedy
define and give examples developmental stress - CORRECT ANSWER expected/normal
part of coping in life
examples:
- pregnancy, children leaving home, empty nesting, caring for elderly parents (sandwiching)
How does stress affect patients: - CORRECT ANSWER - depression, dyspepsia, eating
disorders
- linked to causes
- linked to causes of death
- effects cognitive function
- aging
- more susceptible to infection
, What are physiology stress responses? - CORRECT ANSWER - affects immune system
- immunosuppression
Positive ways to manage stress - CORRECT ANSWER Physical Activity, Progressive
Muscle Relaxation, Breathing Exercises, Imagery, Autogenic Training, Meditation, Yoga
What vital sign changes are common with anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER - Breathing
- O2 oxygen saturation
- Heart rate, BP
-hyperventilation
Four Stages of Sleep Cycle: - CORRECT ANSWER Stage 1:
- 4-5%
- light sleep
Stage 2:
- 45-55%
- breathing pattern and heart slows
Stage 3:
- 4-6%
- deep sleep
- slow delta waves
Stage 4:
- 12-15%
- very deep sleep
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
(1) SELF-CARE/SLEEP - CORRECT ANSWER
define stress - CORRECT ANSWER inability to cope with perceived (real or imagined)
demands
define and give examples of situational stress - CORRECT ANSWER not commonly
expected, difficult to adapt and overcome
examples:
- trauma, serious illness, tragedy
define and give examples developmental stress - CORRECT ANSWER expected/normal
part of coping in life
examples:
- pregnancy, children leaving home, empty nesting, caring for elderly parents (sandwiching)
How does stress affect patients: - CORRECT ANSWER - depression, dyspepsia, eating
disorders
- linked to causes
- linked to causes of death
- effects cognitive function
- aging
- more susceptible to infection
, What are physiology stress responses? - CORRECT ANSWER - affects immune system
- immunosuppression
Positive ways to manage stress - CORRECT ANSWER Physical Activity, Progressive
Muscle Relaxation, Breathing Exercises, Imagery, Autogenic Training, Meditation, Yoga
What vital sign changes are common with anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER - Breathing
- O2 oxygen saturation
- Heart rate, BP
-hyperventilation
Four Stages of Sleep Cycle: - CORRECT ANSWER Stage 1:
- 4-5%
- light sleep
Stage 2:
- 45-55%
- breathing pattern and heart slows
Stage 3:
- 4-6%
- deep sleep
- slow delta waves
Stage 4:
- 12-15%
- very deep sleep
