NUR 325 EXAM 1 [2026] UPDATED ACTUAL Exam |
Question and Answer | 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
• 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ A
• Chronic stress may lead to:
a. Hypoglycemia
b. Loss of homeostasis
c. Positive psychological manifestations
d. Positive social manifestations -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ B
,• A broken bone would be an example of which source of stress?
a. Psychological
b. Physiological
c. Emotional
d. Episodic -✓✓ B
• A patient being diagnosed with dementia would be an example of which source
of stress?
a. Psychological
b. Physiological
c. Emotional
d. Episodic -✓✓ B
• The loss of a loved one would be an example of which source of stress?
a. Psychological
b. Physiological
c. Emotional
d. Episodic -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ B
• Which of the following populations would have the lowest risk for having
stress?
a. Young adults
b. Elderly
c. Children
d. Homeless persons -✓✓ C
• Which of the following qualify as individual factors that would put a someone at
risk for developing stress? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dementia
Question and Answer | 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
• 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ A
• Chronic stress may lead to:
a. Hypoglycemia
b. Loss of homeostasis
c. Positive psychological manifestations
d. Positive social manifestations -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ B
,• A broken bone would be an example of which source of stress?
a. Psychological
b. Physiological
c. Emotional
d. Episodic -✓✓ B
• A patient being diagnosed with dementia would be an example of which source
of stress?
a. Psychological
b. Physiological
c. Emotional
d. Episodic -✓✓ B
• The loss of a loved one would be an example of which source of stress?
a. Psychological
b. Physiological
c. Emotional
d. Episodic -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ B
• Which of the following populations would have the lowest risk for having
stress?
a. Young adults
b. Elderly
c. Children
d. Homeless persons -✓✓ C
• Which of the following qualify as individual factors that would put a someone at
risk for developing stress? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dementia
