Basic Geriatric Nursing Chapter 013 Test Quiz Bank
Questions & Answers 2023/2024 VERIFIED
Physical Signs of Stress* correct answers Cardiovascular: Sensation of racing or pounding heart
Respiratory: Increased respiratory rate and depth
Musculoskeletal: Increased blood glucose
Gastrointestinal: Decreased production of digestive enzymes
Urinary: Decreased urine production but increased urine frequency
Cognitive Signs of Stress correct answers Mild Stress results in an increased state of alertness.
Severe Stress are likely to miss obvious details and might forget even basic information.
Emotional Signs correct answers People experiencing high levels of stress are likely to complain of
fatigue,tension, and anxiety.
Behavioral Signs correct answers Some avoid all interactions or tasks that might increase their stress
level
Depression correct answers Likely to occur when older adults perceive that they have lost control of a
situation, that they lack support of significant others, and that their normal coping mechanisms have
been overwhelmed
Symptoms of Depression* correct answers *Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings
*Feelings of hopelessness
*Loss of interest in activities
Goals of Treatment for Depression* correct answers *Decreased symptoms of depression
*Reduced risk for relapse and recurrence
*Improved quality of life
*Improved medical health status
Stress and Illness correct answers Research has shown that both mental and physical illness results in
stress and that stress increases the risk of both mental and physical illness.
Stress has been show to have negative effects on many body systems.
Stress is associated with hypertension and may increase risk for stroke
Coping Mechanisms correct answers Neither good or bad
They become dysfunctional only when used excessively or inappropriately as a way of avoiding dealing
with stressors
Common Coping or Defense Mechanisms* correct answers *Repression: The removal of anxiety-
producing thoughts or experiences from conscious awareness
Questions & Answers 2023/2024 VERIFIED
Physical Signs of Stress* correct answers Cardiovascular: Sensation of racing or pounding heart
Respiratory: Increased respiratory rate and depth
Musculoskeletal: Increased blood glucose
Gastrointestinal: Decreased production of digestive enzymes
Urinary: Decreased urine production but increased urine frequency
Cognitive Signs of Stress correct answers Mild Stress results in an increased state of alertness.
Severe Stress are likely to miss obvious details and might forget even basic information.
Emotional Signs correct answers People experiencing high levels of stress are likely to complain of
fatigue,tension, and anxiety.
Behavioral Signs correct answers Some avoid all interactions or tasks that might increase their stress
level
Depression correct answers Likely to occur when older adults perceive that they have lost control of a
situation, that they lack support of significant others, and that their normal coping mechanisms have
been overwhelmed
Symptoms of Depression* correct answers *Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" feelings
*Feelings of hopelessness
*Loss of interest in activities
Goals of Treatment for Depression* correct answers *Decreased symptoms of depression
*Reduced risk for relapse and recurrence
*Improved quality of life
*Improved medical health status
Stress and Illness correct answers Research has shown that both mental and physical illness results in
stress and that stress increases the risk of both mental and physical illness.
Stress has been show to have negative effects on many body systems.
Stress is associated with hypertension and may increase risk for stroke
Coping Mechanisms correct answers Neither good or bad
They become dysfunctional only when used excessively or inappropriately as a way of avoiding dealing
with stressors
Common Coping or Defense Mechanisms* correct answers *Repression: The removal of anxiety-
producing thoughts or experiences from conscious awareness
