NUR 215 Exam 4 [2026] LATEST UPDATE | VERIFIED
Questions & Correct Answers | Detailed Answer
Explanations | A+
• Acute Stress . CORRECT ANSWER: Short-term stress that resolves when the
stressful event ends.
• Chronic Stress . CORRECT ANSWER: Long-term ongoing stress that can
negatively affect physical and mental health.
• Distress . CORRECT ANSWER: Negative stress that threatens health.
• Eustress . CORRECT ANSWER: Positive stress that promotes growth or
motivation.
• External Stressor . CORRECT ANSWER: Stress originating outside the
individual (death of a loved one, natural disasters).
• Internal Stressor . CORRECT ANSWER: Stress originating within the individual
(illness, anxiety, negative self-talk).
• Developmental Stressor . CORRECT ANSWER: Predictable stress occurring
during life stages (leaving home, becoming a parent).
• Situational Stressor . CORRECT ANSWER: Unexpected temporary stress (car
accident, illness).
• Time Stressor . CORRECT ANSWER: Stress caused by feeling there is not
enough time.
, • Anticipatory Stressor . CORRECT ANSWER: Stress about a future event.
• Physiological Stressor . CORRECT ANSWER: Stress affecting body structure or
function.
• Psychosocial Stressor . CORRECT ANSWER: Stress related to relationships,
finances, work, or family.
• Physical Signs of Stress . CORRECT ANSWER: Dilated pupils, muscle tension,
headache, diaphoresis, tachycardia, hyperventilation, nausea.
• Emotional Signs of Stress . CORRECT ANSWER: Anxiety, depression,
irritability, anger, fear, low self-esteem.
• Adaptive Coping . CORRECT ANSWER: Healthy coping strategies that reduce
stress.
• Maladaptive Coping . CORRECT ANSWER: Unhealthy coping such as
substance abuse, overeating, isolation, or self-harm.
• Three Coping Strategies . CORRECT ANSWER: Alter the stressor, adapt to the
stressor, avoid the stressor.
• Adaptation . CORRECT ANSWER: Successfully adjusting to stress through
effective coping.
Questions & Correct Answers | Detailed Answer
Explanations | A+
• Acute Stress . CORRECT ANSWER: Short-term stress that resolves when the
stressful event ends.
• Chronic Stress . CORRECT ANSWER: Long-term ongoing stress that can
negatively affect physical and mental health.
• Distress . CORRECT ANSWER: Negative stress that threatens health.
• Eustress . CORRECT ANSWER: Positive stress that promotes growth or
motivation.
• External Stressor . CORRECT ANSWER: Stress originating outside the
individual (death of a loved one, natural disasters).
• Internal Stressor . CORRECT ANSWER: Stress originating within the individual
(illness, anxiety, negative self-talk).
• Developmental Stressor . CORRECT ANSWER: Predictable stress occurring
during life stages (leaving home, becoming a parent).
• Situational Stressor . CORRECT ANSWER: Unexpected temporary stress (car
accident, illness).
• Time Stressor . CORRECT ANSWER: Stress caused by feeling there is not
enough time.
, • Anticipatory Stressor . CORRECT ANSWER: Stress about a future event.
• Physiological Stressor . CORRECT ANSWER: Stress affecting body structure or
function.
• Psychosocial Stressor . CORRECT ANSWER: Stress related to relationships,
finances, work, or family.
• Physical Signs of Stress . CORRECT ANSWER: Dilated pupils, muscle tension,
headache, diaphoresis, tachycardia, hyperventilation, nausea.
• Emotional Signs of Stress . CORRECT ANSWER: Anxiety, depression,
irritability, anger, fear, low self-esteem.
• Adaptive Coping . CORRECT ANSWER: Healthy coping strategies that reduce
stress.
• Maladaptive Coping . CORRECT ANSWER: Unhealthy coping such as
substance abuse, overeating, isolation, or self-harm.
• Three Coping Strategies . CORRECT ANSWER: Alter the stressor, adapt to the
stressor, avoid the stressor.
• Adaptation . CORRECT ANSWER: Successfully adjusting to stress through
effective coping.
