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TEST BANK FOR DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL
HEALTH NURSING, 10TH EDITION, KARYN I. MORGAN, MARY C.
TOWNSEND
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Psychiatric Mental Health
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing by Mary Townsend (9th Edition)
Psychiatric Mental Health
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing by Mary Townsend (9th Edition)
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Evaluation | Client Need:
Psychosocial Integrity
1. A nursing student finds that she comes down with a sinus infection toward the end of every semester. When this
occurs, which stage of stress is the student most likely experiencing?
A. Alarm reaction stage
B. Stage of resistance
C. Stage of exhaustion
D. Fight-or-flight stage
ANS: C
At the stage of exhaustion, the students exposure to stress has been prolonged and adaptive energy has been
depleted. Diseases of adaptation occur more frequently in this stage.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Assessment | Client Need:
Psychosocial Integrity
2. A school nurse is assessing a female high school student who is overly concerned about her appearance. The
clients mother states, Thats not something to be stressed about! Which is the most appropriate nursing
response?
A. Teenagers! They dont know a thing about real stress.
B. Stress occurs only when there is a loss.
C. When you are in poor physical condition, you cant experience psychological well-being.
D. Stress can be psychological. A threat to self-esteem may result in high stress levels.
ANS: D
Stress can be physical or psychological in nature. A perceived threat to self-esteem can be as stressful as a
physiological change.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Implementation | Client Need:
Psychosocial Integrity
3. A bright student confides in the school nurse about conflicts related to attending college or working to add
needed financial support to the family. Which coping strategy is most appropriate for the nurse to recommend to
the student at this time?
A. Meditation
B. Problem-solving training
C. Relaxation
D. Journaling
ANS: B
The student must assess his or her situation and determine the best course of action. Problem-solving training, by
providing structure and objectivity, can assist in decision making.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Implementation | Client Need:
Psychosocial Integrity
Psychiatric Mental Health
TEST BANK FOR DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL
HEALTH NURSING, 10TH EDITION, KARYN I. MORGAN, MARY C.
TOWNSEND
, 1
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Psychiatric Mental Health
, 2
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing by Mary Townsend (9th Edition)
Psychiatric Mental Health
, 3
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing by Mary Townsend (9th Edition)
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Evaluation | Client Need:
Psychosocial Integrity
1. A nursing student finds that she comes down with a sinus infection toward the end of every semester. When this
occurs, which stage of stress is the student most likely experiencing?
A. Alarm reaction stage
B. Stage of resistance
C. Stage of exhaustion
D. Fight-or-flight stage
ANS: C
At the stage of exhaustion, the students exposure to stress has been prolonged and adaptive energy has been
depleted. Diseases of adaptation occur more frequently in this stage.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Assessment | Client Need:
Psychosocial Integrity
2. A school nurse is assessing a female high school student who is overly concerned about her appearance. The
clients mother states, Thats not something to be stressed about! Which is the most appropriate nursing
response?
A. Teenagers! They dont know a thing about real stress.
B. Stress occurs only when there is a loss.
C. When you are in poor physical condition, you cant experience psychological well-being.
D. Stress can be psychological. A threat to self-esteem may result in high stress levels.
ANS: D
Stress can be physical or psychological in nature. A perceived threat to self-esteem can be as stressful as a
physiological change.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Implementation | Client Need:
Psychosocial Integrity
3. A bright student confides in the school nurse about conflicts related to attending college or working to add
needed financial support to the family. Which coping strategy is most appropriate for the nurse to recommend to
the student at this time?
A. Meditation
B. Problem-solving training
C. Relaxation
D. Journaling
ANS: B
The student must assess his or her situation and determine the best course of action. Problem-solving training, by
providing structure and objectivity, can assist in decision making.
KEY: Cognitive Level: Application | Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Implementation | Client Need:
Psychosocial Integrity
Psychiatric Mental Health
