NURS 240 Exam 1 (Chapters 1,2,3,5,7,8) – Questions
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What are adaptive responses to Adaptive responses are those that preserve the integrity
stressors? of the individual and help manage stress effectively.
Why is stress management important for Stress management is crucial because sustained stress
health? responses can increase vulnerability to various diseases
and maladaptive coping responses.
What is primary appraisal in stress Primary appraisal is the initial evaluation of a situation to
assessment? determine its significance, which can be benign-
positive, irrelevant, challenging, or threatening.
, What are examples of adaptive coping Examples include recognizing the need to manage
mechanisms? calorie intake after weight gain and seeking healthy
ways to cope with stress.
What should a nurse prioritize when a The nurse should assess the client's perception about
client shows no anxiety after a traumatic the relevance of the event to understand their
event? emotional response.
What factors should be assessed for a Factors include recent events before episodes, genetic
client with nausea and vomiting due to influences, existing physical conditions, and past
stress? experiences that may have led to this response.
What nursing actions are important Important actions include evaluating the client's
when assessing anxiety and depression? perception of stressors, past stressors, coping abilities,
and existing social supports.
What is the most appropriate response The nurse should educate the client about how to
when a client expresses interest in engage in mindfulness meditation.
meditation for anxiety?
What should a nurse do when a client The nurse should prioritize assessing the client's
reports stress-related chest pain? physical status, including vital signs.
What is the role of relaxation exercises Relaxation exercises can effectively prevent disorders
in stress management? such as depression and anxiety.
What is the transactional model of stress This model emphasizes the interaction between the
and adaptation? individual and the environment in assessing stress and
coping mechanisms.
What are the benefits of pets for mental Pets can provide companionship, reduce feelings of
health? loneliness, and help manage symptoms of depression
and anxiety.
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Terms in this set (44)
What are adaptive responses to Adaptive responses are those that preserve the integrity
stressors? of the individual and help manage stress effectively.
Why is stress management important for Stress management is crucial because sustained stress
health? responses can increase vulnerability to various diseases
and maladaptive coping responses.
What is primary appraisal in stress Primary appraisal is the initial evaluation of a situation to
assessment? determine its significance, which can be benign-
positive, irrelevant, challenging, or threatening.
, What are examples of adaptive coping Examples include recognizing the need to manage
mechanisms? calorie intake after weight gain and seeking healthy
ways to cope with stress.
What should a nurse prioritize when a The nurse should assess the client's perception about
client shows no anxiety after a traumatic the relevance of the event to understand their
event? emotional response.
What factors should be assessed for a Factors include recent events before episodes, genetic
client with nausea and vomiting due to influences, existing physical conditions, and past
stress? experiences that may have led to this response.
What nursing actions are important Important actions include evaluating the client's
when assessing anxiety and depression? perception of stressors, past stressors, coping abilities,
and existing social supports.
What is the most appropriate response The nurse should educate the client about how to
when a client expresses interest in engage in mindfulness meditation.
meditation for anxiety?
What should a nurse do when a client The nurse should prioritize assessing the client's
reports stress-related chest pain? physical status, including vital signs.
What is the role of relaxation exercises Relaxation exercises can effectively prevent disorders
in stress management? such as depression and anxiety.
What is the transactional model of stress This model emphasizes the interaction between the
and adaptation? individual and the environment in assessing stress and
coping mechanisms.
What are the benefits of pets for mental Pets can provide companionship, reduce feelings of
health? loneliness, and help manage symptoms of depression
and anxiety.
