ATI LPN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition
Chapter 14 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse knows that which of the following are stages in Selye's general adaptation syndrome? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Selye's general adaptation syndrome includes the alarm reaction, resistance, and exhaustion stages, but not coping or panic stages.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse knows that which one of the following statements is true about stress and anxiety?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stress is defined as the wear and tear on the body caused by life's demands, while anxiety is a response to stress involving feelings of dread.
Question 3 of 5
The nursing student answers the test item correctly when identifying which one of the following statements is true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anxiety is unavoidable and can be positive, motivating action, unlike fear, which is a response to a clear threat.
Question 4 of 5
The student nurse correctly identifies that which one of the following statements applies to the parasympathetic nervous system?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The parasympathetic nervous system is activated in the resistance stage to restore normal body function after the sympathetic activation in the alarm stage.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse plans to teach a client about dietary modifications to manage diabetes. Teaching would be most effective if the client displayed which one of the following characteristics?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mild anxiety enhances focus and learning ability, making it the optimal state for effective teaching.