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Psych test 1 test bank WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Terms in this set (146)
A client has experienced the death of a C
close family member and at the same time
becomes unemployed. This situation has
resulted in a 6-month score of 110 on the
Recent Life Changes Questionnaire. How
should the nurse evaluate this client data?
A. The client is experiencing severe distress
and is at risk for physical and psychological
illness.
B. A score of 110 on the Miller and Rahe
Recent Life Changes Questionnaire
indicates no significant threat of stress-
related illness.
C. Susceptibility to stress-related physical
or psychological illness cannot be
estimated without knowledge of coping
resources and available supports.
D. The client may view these losses as
challenges and perceive them as
opportunities.
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,A physically and emotionally healthy client d
has just been fired. During a routine office
visit he states to a nurse: Perhaps this was
the best thing to happen. Maybe Ill look
into pursuing an art degree. How should
the nurse characterize the clients appraisal
of the job loss stressor?
A. Irrelevant
B. Harm/loss
C. Threatening
D. Challenging
Which client statement should alert a nurse a
that a client may be responding
maladaptively to stress?A. Ive found that
avoiding contact with others helps me
cope.
B. I really enjoy journaling; its my private
time.
C. I signed up for a yoga class this week.
D. I made an appointment to meet with a
therapist.
A nursing student finds that she comes c
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
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,A school nurse is assessing a female high d
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.
A bright student confides in the school b
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
An unemployed college graduate is c
experiencing severe anxiety over not
finding a teaching position and has
difficulty with independent problem-
solving. During a routine physical
examination, the graduate confides in the
clinic nurse. Which is the most appropriate
nursing intervention?
A. Encourage the student to use the
alternative coping mechanism of relaxation
exercises.
B. Complete the problem-solving process
for the client.
C. Work through the problem-solving
process with the client.
D. Encourage the client to keep a journal.
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, A school nurse is assessing a distraught B
female high school student who is overly
concerned because her parents cant afford
horseback riding lessons. How should the
nurse interpret the students reaction to her
perceived problem?
A. The problem is endangering her well-
being.
B. The problem is personally relevant to
her.
C. The problem is based on immaturity.
D. The problem is exceeding her capacity
to cope.
Meditation has been shown to be an A
effective stress management technique.
When meditation is effective, what should a
nurse expect to assess?
A. An achieved state of relaxation
B. An achieved insight into ones feelings
C. A demonstration of appropriate role
behaviors
D. An enhanced ability to problem-solve
A distraught, single, first-time mother cries D
and asks a nurse, How can I go to work if I
cant afford childcare? What is the nurses
initial action in assisting the client with the
problem-solving process?
A. Determine the risks and benefits for
each alternative.
B. Formulate goals for resolution of the
problem.
C. Evaluate the outcome of the
implemented alternative.
D. Assess the facts of the situation.
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Psych test 1 test bank WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
Terms in this set (146)
A client has experienced the death of a C
close family member and at the same time
becomes unemployed. This situation has
resulted in a 6-month score of 110 on the
Recent Life Changes Questionnaire. How
should the nurse evaluate this client data?
A. The client is experiencing severe distress
and is at risk for physical and psychological
illness.
B. A score of 110 on the Miller and Rahe
Recent Life Changes Questionnaire
indicates no significant threat of stress-
related illness.
C. Susceptibility to stress-related physical
or psychological illness cannot be
estimated without knowledge of coping
resources and available supports.
D. The client may view these losses as
challenges and perceive them as
opportunities.
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,A physically and emotionally healthy client d
has just been fired. During a routine office
visit he states to a nurse: Perhaps this was
the best thing to happen. Maybe Ill look
into pursuing an art degree. How should
the nurse characterize the clients appraisal
of the job loss stressor?
A. Irrelevant
B. Harm/loss
C. Threatening
D. Challenging
Which client statement should alert a nurse a
that a client may be responding
maladaptively to stress?A. Ive found that
avoiding contact with others helps me
cope.
B. I really enjoy journaling; its my private
time.
C. I signed up for a yoga class this week.
D. I made an appointment to meet with a
therapist.
A nursing student finds that she comes c
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
2/33
,A school nurse is assessing a female high d
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.
A bright student confides in the school b
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
An unemployed college graduate is c
experiencing severe anxiety over not
finding a teaching position and has
difficulty with independent problem-
solving. During a routine physical
examination, the graduate confides in the
clinic nurse. Which is the most appropriate
nursing intervention?
A. Encourage the student to use the
alternative coping mechanism of relaxation
exercises.
B. Complete the problem-solving process
for the client.
C. Work through the problem-solving
process with the client.
D. Encourage the client to keep a journal.
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, A school nurse is assessing a distraught B
female high school student who is overly
concerned because her parents cant afford
horseback riding lessons. How should the
nurse interpret the students reaction to her
perceived problem?
A. The problem is endangering her well-
being.
B. The problem is personally relevant to
her.
C. The problem is based on immaturity.
D. The problem is exceeding her capacity
to cope.
Meditation has been shown to be an A
effective stress management technique.
When meditation is effective, what should a
nurse expect to assess?
A. An achieved state of relaxation
B. An achieved insight into ones feelings
C. A demonstration of appropriate role
behaviors
D. An enhanced ability to problem-solve
A distraught, single, first-time mother cries D
and asks a nurse, How can I go to work if I
cant afford childcare? What is the nurses
initial action in assisting the client with the
problem-solving process?
A. Determine the risks and benefits for
each alternative.
B. Formulate goals for resolution of the
problem.
C. Evaluate the outcome of the
implemented alternative.
D. Assess the facts of the situation.
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