RNSG 1128 Final Exam Review: Intro to
Nursing Concepts ACTUAL EXAM NEWEST 2024
& 2025 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
,Coping- negative outcomes - CONFIRMED ANSWER ---
Depression, suicide, peptic ulcer dz, poor body hygiene,
unsuccessful relationships, increased absenteeism from work
Seyle's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) - CONFIRMED
ANSWER ---Biochemical model of stress developed by Hans
Selye (1976). Describes the body's general response to stress, a
concept essential in all areas of nursing care.
GAS alarm stage - CONFIRMED ANSWER ---Mobilization of
defenses
Hypothalamus, sympathetic nervous system "fight or flight",
adrenal glands, HPA axis, release of catecholamines and
cortisol. (Mins to hrs) Person perceives stressor, defense
mechanisms activated, fight or flight response, hormone levels
rise, body prepares to react, shock and counter shock phases
GAS resistance stage - CONFIRMED ANSWER ---adaptation
resources are mobilized to combat stressor, and body maintains
a higher level of resistance; get accustomed to stress but it can
have physical effects of your body. Body attempts to adapt to
stressor, vital signs, hormone levels, and energy production
,return to normal, body regains homeostasis or adaptive
mechanisms fail
GAS exhaustion stage - CONFIRMED ANSWER ---Results when
adaptive mechanisms are exhausted
Body either rests and mobilizes its defenses to return to normal
or dies. "wear and tear". Results when adaptive mechanisms
are exhausted, body either rests or mobilizes its defenses to
return to normal or dies
Coping- assessing for stress - CONFIRMED ANSWER ---
Restlessness, dry mouth, acting out, fatigue, loss of interest in
activities, anxiety, strong startle response, hyperactivity,
gastrointestinal distress, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in
appetite, prone to injury, concentration difficulties, bruxism
(grinding of teeth), excessive perspiration, difficulty sleeping,
headaches, urinary frequency, substance abuse, unintentional
weight loss/weight gain
Interventions to promote coping: stress mgmt. is aimed at
reducing/controlling the stress and improving coping -
CONFIRMED ANSWER ---Assist pt. in identifying appropriate
short-term and long-term goals. Assist pt. to solve problems in
, constructive manner. Provide factual info regarding diagnosis,
tx, and prognosis. Encourage attitude of realistic hope.
Acknowledge the pt.'s spiritual/cultural background, and
encourage the use of spiritual resources. Foster constructive
outlets for anger and hostility. Assist pt. in examining available
resources to meet goals. Encourage pt. to find social support
systems. Assist pt. in identifying positive strategies to deal with
limitations, manage needed lifestyle or role changes, and work
thru the losses of chronic illness or disability. Other coping
mechanisms: exercise, rest/sleep, proper nutrition, use of
support systems, stress mgmt. techniques, crisis intervention
Interventions for maladaptive coping - CONFIRMED ANSWER ---
Teach pt. proper coping methods, exercise, sleep/rest, proper
nutrition, use of support systems, stress mgmt. techniques
(relaxation, meditation, anticipatory guidance, guided imagery,
biofeedback), crisis intervention (identify problem, plan to
overcome it)
Maladaptive (ineffective) coping methods - CONFIRMED
ANSWER ---Substance abuse, smoking, drinking
Nursing Concepts ACTUAL EXAM NEWEST 2024
& 2025 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
,Coping- negative outcomes - CONFIRMED ANSWER ---
Depression, suicide, peptic ulcer dz, poor body hygiene,
unsuccessful relationships, increased absenteeism from work
Seyle's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) - CONFIRMED
ANSWER ---Biochemical model of stress developed by Hans
Selye (1976). Describes the body's general response to stress, a
concept essential in all areas of nursing care.
GAS alarm stage - CONFIRMED ANSWER ---Mobilization of
defenses
Hypothalamus, sympathetic nervous system "fight or flight",
adrenal glands, HPA axis, release of catecholamines and
cortisol. (Mins to hrs) Person perceives stressor, defense
mechanisms activated, fight or flight response, hormone levels
rise, body prepares to react, shock and counter shock phases
GAS resistance stage - CONFIRMED ANSWER ---adaptation
resources are mobilized to combat stressor, and body maintains
a higher level of resistance; get accustomed to stress but it can
have physical effects of your body. Body attempts to adapt to
stressor, vital signs, hormone levels, and energy production
,return to normal, body regains homeostasis or adaptive
mechanisms fail
GAS exhaustion stage - CONFIRMED ANSWER ---Results when
adaptive mechanisms are exhausted
Body either rests and mobilizes its defenses to return to normal
or dies. "wear and tear". Results when adaptive mechanisms
are exhausted, body either rests or mobilizes its defenses to
return to normal or dies
Coping- assessing for stress - CONFIRMED ANSWER ---
Restlessness, dry mouth, acting out, fatigue, loss of interest in
activities, anxiety, strong startle response, hyperactivity,
gastrointestinal distress, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in
appetite, prone to injury, concentration difficulties, bruxism
(grinding of teeth), excessive perspiration, difficulty sleeping,
headaches, urinary frequency, substance abuse, unintentional
weight loss/weight gain
Interventions to promote coping: stress mgmt. is aimed at
reducing/controlling the stress and improving coping -
CONFIRMED ANSWER ---Assist pt. in identifying appropriate
short-term and long-term goals. Assist pt. to solve problems in
, constructive manner. Provide factual info regarding diagnosis,
tx, and prognosis. Encourage attitude of realistic hope.
Acknowledge the pt.'s spiritual/cultural background, and
encourage the use of spiritual resources. Foster constructive
outlets for anger and hostility. Assist pt. in examining available
resources to meet goals. Encourage pt. to find social support
systems. Assist pt. in identifying positive strategies to deal with
limitations, manage needed lifestyle or role changes, and work
thru the losses of chronic illness or disability. Other coping
mechanisms: exercise, rest/sleep, proper nutrition, use of
support systems, stress mgmt. techniques, crisis intervention
Interventions for maladaptive coping - CONFIRMED ANSWER ---
Teach pt. proper coping methods, exercise, sleep/rest, proper
nutrition, use of support systems, stress mgmt. techniques
(relaxation, meditation, anticipatory guidance, guided imagery,
biofeedback), crisis intervention (identify problem, plan to
overcome it)
Maladaptive (ineffective) coping methods - CONFIRMED
ANSWER ---Substance abuse, smoking, drinking
