PTSD EAQ Exam Study Questions
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Which condition is likely the cause of fatigue in a nurse who is otherwise healthy? - ANSWERS-
secondary stress trauma
Which phrase describes an example of a physical stressor in the workplace? - ANSWERS-Loud
noises
Which percentage of diseases is related to stress? - ANSWERS-90%
Which symptom would the nurse expect a patient with depersonalization disorder to exhibit? -
ANSWERS-A feeling of detachment from one's body or mental processes
Which type of stressor is a patient exhibiting when feeling anxious while at work as a result of
an overwhelming assignment? - ANSWERS-psychological
Which system is responsible for a patient's sensation of their heart racing when experiencing
stress? - ANSWERS-Sympathetic nervous system
A patient may experience which short-term reaction in response to to a traffic accident involving
death on the scene? - ANSWERS-Psychological stress
Which condition may the nurse experience while caring for a seriously ill patient over an
extended time? - ANSWERS-Compassion fatigue
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Which condition is likely the cause of fatigue in a nurse who is otherwise healthy? - ANSWERS-
secondary stress trauma
Which phrase describes an example of a physical stressor in the workplace? - ANSWERS-Loud
noises
Which percentage of diseases is related to stress? - ANSWERS-90%
Which symptom would the nurse expect a patient with depersonalization disorder to exhibit? -
ANSWERS-A feeling of detachment from one's body or mental processes
Which type of stressor is a patient exhibiting when feeling anxious while at work as a result of
an overwhelming assignment? - ANSWERS-psychological
Which system is responsible for a patient's sensation of their heart racing when experiencing
stress? - ANSWERS-Sympathetic nervous system
A patient may experience which short-term reaction in response to to a traffic accident involving
death on the scene? - ANSWERS-Psychological stress
Which condition may the nurse experience while caring for a seriously ill patient over an
extended time? - ANSWERS-Compassion fatigue
