NUR 325 EXAM 1 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

NUR 325 EXAM 1 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS

Question:
1. 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.)

Question:
2. 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

Question:
3. 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

Question:
4. Chronic stress may lead to:
a. Hypoglycemia
b. Loss of homeostasis
c. Positive psychological manifestations
d. Positive social manifestations
Answer:
B

Question:
5. 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

Question:
6. 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:
BCE

Question:
7. 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

Question:
8. A broken bone would be an example of which source of stress?
a. Psychological
b. Physiological
c. Emotional
d. Episodic
Answer:
B

Question:
9. 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

Question:
10. 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

Question:
11. 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

Question:
12. 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

Question:
13. Which of the following populations would have the lowest risk for having stress?
a. Young adults
b. Elderly
c. Children
d. Homeless persons
Answer:
C

Question:
14. Which of the following qualify as individual factors that would put a someone at risk for developing
stress? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dementia
b. Moving to a different state or country
c. Depression
d. Chronic pain
e. Being a caregiver
f. Winning the lottery
Answer:
ABCDE

, Question:
15. Which of the following is an example of a primary preventative measure taken to reduce stress?
a. Taking a screening test to identify stress
b. Taking antidepressants
c. Maintaining positive relationships and overall health
d. Taking muscle relaxants
Answer:
C

Question:
16. After the loss of a loved one, you decide to go to counseling sessions to reduce the amount of stress in
your life. Which level of prevention does this situation represent?
a. Primary
b. Secondary
c. Tertiary
d. Quaternary
Answer:
A

Question:
17. You decide to schedule an appointment for a screening for stress after your divorce. Which level of
prevention does this situation represent?
a. Primary
b. Secondary
c. Tertiary
d. Quaternary
Answer:
B

Question:
18. After going to counseling because of the loss of a loved one, the therapist decides to prescribe SS- RIs
(Selective serotonin repute inhibitors) because of your stress levels. Which level of prevention does this
situation represent?
a. Primary
b. Secondary
c. Tertiary
d. Quaternary
Answer:
C