NUR 180 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS | TESTED AND PROVEN ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 100% (GRADE A+)

NUR 180 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS | TESTED AND PROVEN
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 100%
(GRADE A+)
what is anxiety


Ans>> a feeling of uneasiness, uncertainty and helplessness; state of tension




what are the 4 levels of anxiety


Ans>> *mild


*moderate


*severe


*panic




mild anxiety


Ans>> *vital signs are normal


*minimal muscle tension


*pupils normal, constricted


*awareness of multiple environment and internal stimuli



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,*feeling of comfort and safety


*relaxed, calm




moderate anxiety


Ans>> *vital signs are normal or slightly elevated


*tension experienced maybe uncomfortable or pleasurable


*alert and attentive


*optimal state for problem solving and learning


*feeling of readiness and challenge, energized


*engaged in competitive activity and learn new skills




severe anxiety


Ans>> *fight-or-flight response


*autonomic nervous system excessively stimulated (vital signs increased, increased sweating,

urinary urgency and frequency, diarrhea, dry mouth, loss of appetite, pupils dilated)


*muscles rigid and tense


*hearing decreased, pain sensation decreased


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, *feels threatened


*demonstrates denial


*difficulty problem solving




panic anxiety


Ans>> *vital signs increased, increased sweating, urinary urgency and frequency, diarrhea, dry

mouth, loss of appetite, pupils dilated


->until sympathetic nervous system release occurs


*pale, hypotension


*poor muscle coordination


*pain, hearing sensations minimal


*perception totally scattered or loss


*dissociation may occur


*feels helpless, disorganized




anxiety in childhood manifestations


Ans>> *related to a child's developmental level


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