PSYCH 1 EXAMINATION TEST PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ A physically and emotionally healthy client 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. Answer: d
⩥ Which client statement should alert a nurse 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.. Answer: a
⩥ 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. Answer: c
⩥ 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.. Answer: d
⩥ 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. Answer: b
⩥ An unemployed college graduate is 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.. Answer: c
⩥ A school nurse is assessing a distraught 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.. Answer: B
⩥ Meditation has been shown to be an effective stress management
technique. When meditation is effective, what should a nurse expect to
assess?
A. An achieved state of relaxation
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ A physically and emotionally healthy client 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. Answer: d
⩥ Which client statement should alert a nurse 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.. Answer: a
⩥ 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. Answer: c
⩥ 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.. Answer: d
⩥ 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. Answer: b
⩥ An unemployed college graduate is 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.. Answer: c
⩥ A school nurse is assessing a distraught 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.. Answer: B
⩥ Meditation has been shown to be an effective stress management
technique. When meditation is effective, what should a nurse expect to
assess?
A. An achieved state of relaxation
