NUR 325 EXAM 1 | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2025/2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding stress?
a. Stress can be an internal or external event
b. Stress is experienced by the individual that is perceived and appraised for
c. Stress is objective
d. Stress can be a demand of life Answer - C (Stress is subjective. Not everyone
feels stress the same way. One thing that may be stressful to you may not be
stressful to someone else.)
Which of the following definitions accurately describes the key term of
cognitive appraisal?
a. Describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress
b. Condition in which all competing elements are in balance
c. Individual's perception regarding how stressful an event is or will be
d. Cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage stress Answer - C
Which of the following definitions accurately describes the key term of general
adaptation syndrome?
,a. Describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress
b. Condition in which all competing elements are in balance
c. Individual's perception regarding how stressful an event is or will be
d. Cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage stress Answer - A
Chronic stress may lead to:
a. Hypoglycemia
b. Loss of homeostasis
c. Positive psychological manifestations
d. Positive social manifestations Answer - B
Which of the following definitions accurately describes the key term of coping?
a. Describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress
b. Condition in which all competing elements are in balance
c. Individual's perception regarding how stressful an event is or will be
d. Cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage stress Answer - D
Which of the following physiologic responses would one expect in an individual
that is stressed? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreased water retention
b. Increased heart rate and blood pressure, and cardiac output
c. Increased bronchial dilation
d. Decreased pupil dilation
e. Increased blood glucose
,f. Decreased protein synthesis Answer - B C E
Which of the following definitions accurately describes the key term of
equilibrium?
a. Describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress
b. Condition in which all competing elements are in balance
c. Individual's perception regarding how stressful an event is or will be
d. Cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage stress Answer - B
A broken bone would be an example of which source of stress?
a. Psychological
b. Physiological
c. Emotional
d. Episodic Answer - B
A patient being diagnosed with dementia would be an example of which source
of stress?
a. Psychological
b. Physiological
c. Emotional
d. Episodic Answer - B
The loss of a loved one would be an example of which source of stress?
, a. Psychological
b. Physiological
c. Emotional
d. Episodic Answer - C
A stressful event that doesn't happen often and is unique would be which type
of stress?
a. Acute
b. Episodic
c. Chronic
d. Psychological Answer - A
A nursing students' stress levels are elevated because of a test that is coming
up in a few days. Which type of stress would this example be?
a. Acute
b. Episodic
c. Chronic
d. Psychological Answer - B
Which of the following populations would have the lowest risk for having
stress?
a. Young adults
b. Elderly
c. Children
2025/2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding stress?
a. Stress can be an internal or external event
b. Stress is experienced by the individual that is perceived and appraised for
c. Stress is objective
d. Stress can be a demand of life Answer - C (Stress is subjective. Not everyone
feels stress the same way. One thing that may be stressful to you may not be
stressful to someone else.)
Which of the following definitions accurately describes the key term of
cognitive appraisal?
a. Describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress
b. Condition in which all competing elements are in balance
c. Individual's perception regarding how stressful an event is or will be
d. Cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage stress Answer - C
Which of the following definitions accurately describes the key term of general
adaptation syndrome?
,a. Describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress
b. Condition in which all competing elements are in balance
c. Individual's perception regarding how stressful an event is or will be
d. Cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage stress Answer - A
Chronic stress may lead to:
a. Hypoglycemia
b. Loss of homeostasis
c. Positive psychological manifestations
d. Positive social manifestations Answer - B
Which of the following definitions accurately describes the key term of coping?
a. Describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress
b. Condition in which all competing elements are in balance
c. Individual's perception regarding how stressful an event is or will be
d. Cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage stress Answer - D
Which of the following physiologic responses would one expect in an individual
that is stressed? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreased water retention
b. Increased heart rate and blood pressure, and cardiac output
c. Increased bronchial dilation
d. Decreased pupil dilation
e. Increased blood glucose
,f. Decreased protein synthesis Answer - B C E
Which of the following definitions accurately describes the key term of
equilibrium?
a. Describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress
b. Condition in which all competing elements are in balance
c. Individual's perception regarding how stressful an event is or will be
d. Cognitive and behavioral efforts to manage stress Answer - B
A broken bone would be an example of which source of stress?
a. Psychological
b. Physiological
c. Emotional
d. Episodic Answer - B
A patient being diagnosed with dementia would be an example of which source
of stress?
a. Psychological
b. Physiological
c. Emotional
d. Episodic Answer - B
The loss of a loved one would be an example of which source of stress?
, a. Psychological
b. Physiological
c. Emotional
d. Episodic Answer - C
A stressful event that doesn't happen often and is unique would be which type
of stress?
a. Acute
b. Episodic
c. Chronic
d. Psychological Answer - A
A nursing students' stress levels are elevated because of a test that is coming
up in a few days. Which type of stress would this example be?
a. Acute
b. Episodic
c. Chronic
d. Psychological Answer - B
Which of the following populations would have the lowest risk for having
stress?
a. Young adults
b. Elderly
c. Children
