Porth’s Essentials of Pathophysiology 5th Edition Test Bank

Porth’s Essentials of Pathophysiology 5th Edition Test Bank During a period of stress, the nurse asks the patient to close his eyes and think of a calm, relaxing place where he can feel the wind blowing on his cheek and smell the salty air from the ocean. This is an example of utilizing which type of treatment for stress reduction? A) Hypnosis B) Guided imagery C) Yoga D) Biofeedback Ans: B Feedback: Guided imagery is another technique that is used to achieve relaxation. One method is scene visualization, in which the person is asked to sit back, close the eyes, and concentrate on a scene narrated by the therapist. Whenever possible, all five senses are involved. 20. A health care professional has recommended biofeedback to a client as a method of dealing with the high levels of stress in her life. Which of the following explanations best characterizes an aspect of biofeedback treatment? A) “You might be asked to use an electrocardiogram as part of the therapy.” B) “The goal is to make you aware of your physiological processes.” C) “You'll hopefully be able to gain control over skeletal muscle contractions.” D) “You'll become aware of the increased skin temperature that accompanies anxiety.” Ans: C Feedback: The goal of biofeedback is to gain control over muscle contractions that accompany anxiety and tension. Electrocardiograms are not used in biofeedback, and control, rather than simply awareness, is the ultimate goal. Skin temperature decreases, not increases, with anxiety