NFDN 2007 FINAL EXAM| NFDN 2007 MENTAL
HEALTH FINAL EXAM UNITS 7-12 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Which of the following is a physiologic outcome to stress
A. Emotions
B. Intense emotions—disturbance in intellectual functioning
C. Feeling challenged or threatened
D. Sympathetic response --CORRECT ANSWER--D
What is coping --CORRECT ANSWER--an individual's constantly changing
cognitive and behavioural efforts to manage specific external or internal
demands that are appraised as taxing or exceeding the individual's resources
What is problem-focused coping? --CORRECT ANSWER--attempting to
alleviate stress directly by changing the stressor or the way we interact with that
stressor
changes the relationship between the environment and person
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,What is emotion-focused coping? --CORRECT ANSWER--attempting to
alleviate stress by avoiding or ignoring a stressor and attending to emotional
needs related to our stress reaction
changing person-environment relationship
What is inner directed coping --CORRECT ANSWER--reminding or telling self
that what they are presently doing to relieve the stress is beneficial for them
What is outer directed coping --CORRECT ANSWER--when someone does
something about what is stressing them
ex. dog barking go to neighbor and ask them to please quiet the dog
What is the concept of transaction stress --CORRECT ANSWER--the
relationship between the person and the environment that is appraised as
exceeding the person's resources and endangering his or her well-being
What is the physiologic response to stress --CORRECT ANSWER--fight or
flight
- begins in CNS
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,- sympathetic response
- immune system function negatively affected
What are some psychological stress-related symptoms --CORRECT ANSWER-
-depression, anxiety, pain, sleep problems, autoimmune diseases, heart disease,
weight problems, reproductive issues etc
What is social support --CORRECT ANSWER--resources provided to us by
others
What is self awareness --CORRECT ANSWER--the ability to recognize their
feelings and manage their anger
ex. parents divorce, the child must learn that it is not their fault
What is one very important skill necessary for coping --CORRECT ANSWER--
self awareness
What are trauma and stressor-related disorders --CORRECT ANSWER--
diagnosis specify's exposure to a traumatic or extremely stressful event
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, What is a traumatic stressor --CORRECT ANSWER--any event(s) that may
case or threaten death, serious injury, or sexual violence to an individual, a close
family member, or a close friend
If you suspect your client/patient is being abused by someone what would be
the most appropriate approach --CORRECT ANSWER--Straight forward
asking outright i.e. are you being/ever threatened or abused by your husband?
What is PTSD avoidance --CORRECT ANSWER--Persistent *avoidance* of
stimuli associated with the traumatic event (one or both):
Goal is to avoid: distressing memories, thoughts, or feelings and external
reminders such as people, places, and conversations
What is acute stress disorder --CORRECT ANSWER--PTSD symptoms that
appear for a month or less
What is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) --CORRECT ANSWER--delayed
stress reaction in which an individual involuntarily re-experiences emotional,
cognitive, and behavioral aspects of past trauma
What are the goals of care for PTSD (3) --CORRECT ANSWER--- eliminate or
moderate the stressor (if possible)
- reduce untoward effects of the stress response
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HEALTH FINAL EXAM UNITS 7-12 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Which of the following is a physiologic outcome to stress
A. Emotions
B. Intense emotions—disturbance in intellectual functioning
C. Feeling challenged or threatened
D. Sympathetic response --CORRECT ANSWER--D
What is coping --CORRECT ANSWER--an individual's constantly changing
cognitive and behavioural efforts to manage specific external or internal
demands that are appraised as taxing or exceeding the individual's resources
What is problem-focused coping? --CORRECT ANSWER--attempting to
alleviate stress directly by changing the stressor or the way we interact with that
stressor
changes the relationship between the environment and person
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,What is emotion-focused coping? --CORRECT ANSWER--attempting to
alleviate stress by avoiding or ignoring a stressor and attending to emotional
needs related to our stress reaction
changing person-environment relationship
What is inner directed coping --CORRECT ANSWER--reminding or telling self
that what they are presently doing to relieve the stress is beneficial for them
What is outer directed coping --CORRECT ANSWER--when someone does
something about what is stressing them
ex. dog barking go to neighbor and ask them to please quiet the dog
What is the concept of transaction stress --CORRECT ANSWER--the
relationship between the person and the environment that is appraised as
exceeding the person's resources and endangering his or her well-being
What is the physiologic response to stress --CORRECT ANSWER--fight or
flight
- begins in CNS
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,- sympathetic response
- immune system function negatively affected
What are some psychological stress-related symptoms --CORRECT ANSWER-
-depression, anxiety, pain, sleep problems, autoimmune diseases, heart disease,
weight problems, reproductive issues etc
What is social support --CORRECT ANSWER--resources provided to us by
others
What is self awareness --CORRECT ANSWER--the ability to recognize their
feelings and manage their anger
ex. parents divorce, the child must learn that it is not their fault
What is one very important skill necessary for coping --CORRECT ANSWER--
self awareness
What are trauma and stressor-related disorders --CORRECT ANSWER--
diagnosis specify's exposure to a traumatic or extremely stressful event
3|Page
, What is a traumatic stressor --CORRECT ANSWER--any event(s) that may
case or threaten death, serious injury, or sexual violence to an individual, a close
family member, or a close friend
If you suspect your client/patient is being abused by someone what would be
the most appropriate approach --CORRECT ANSWER--Straight forward
asking outright i.e. are you being/ever threatened or abused by your husband?
What is PTSD avoidance --CORRECT ANSWER--Persistent *avoidance* of
stimuli associated with the traumatic event (one or both):
Goal is to avoid: distressing memories, thoughts, or feelings and external
reminders such as people, places, and conversations
What is acute stress disorder --CORRECT ANSWER--PTSD symptoms that
appear for a month or less
What is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) --CORRECT ANSWER--delayed
stress reaction in which an individual involuntarily re-experiences emotional,
cognitive, and behavioral aspects of past trauma
What are the goals of care for PTSD (3) --CORRECT ANSWER--- eliminate or
moderate the stressor (if possible)
- reduce untoward effects of the stress response
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