NUR 135 Test #1 With All Correct
Answers Graded A+
Which level of anxiety is associated with a narrow perceptual field that
permits the individual to concentrate on the imminent problem, so as to "fix
it" and hence mobilize forward? - Ans--Moderate Anxiety
What tools are used to diagnose anxiety? - Ans--History and Physical
What approach is being used to prevent anxiety in persons who survive
disasters? - Ans--Psychological first aid (PFA)
Anxiety is a diffuse feeling of uneasiness, uncertainty, and helplessness.
Most individuals deal with anxiety by using a number of behaviors or coping
mechanisms to help decrease discomfort. Which type of coping
mechanism includes efforts to face the problem directly? - Ans--Spiritual
Billy is getting ready to give a speech tomorrow. He is very anxious about
getting up in front of a large audience. He begins to close his eyes and to
imagine that everyone in the audience is smiling while he is giving his
speech? This is what type of coping mechanisms? - Ans--Intellectual
A client is being admitted to the psychiatric unit. He recently served in the
Iraq war and lost his legs. He very casually describes how he lost. Both legs
in battle. What type of coping mechanism is this? - Ans--Dissociation
A teenager who is doing very poorly in school is constantly daydreaming
about the private jet he will on day own. This is an example of what type of
coping mechanism ? - Ans--Fantasy
The client who is on Benzodiazepines. Which of the following is a side effect
that may result from use of this type of medication? - Ans--Blurred vision
The nurse us discussing the concept of sleep with a student nurse. Which
statement made by the student nurse is incorrect and warrants further
discussion? - Ans--Fatigue is always caused by sleep disorders
,Lab is attempting to wake a patient to draw blood. The patient is difficult to
arouse and upon waking is disoriented for a brief period. This patient was
likely in what stage of sleep? - Ans--N4
The care provider is admitting a 26 year old. Female client who recently lost
her mother. The client has had recent attacks of sleep lasting 10-20
minutes. The clients's condition is known as what? - Ans--Narcolepsy
Research has demonstrated that the body has a naturally occurring sleep
hormone known as: - Ans--Melatonin
Karen's patient is experiencing sudden onset recurrent, and uncontrollable
brief episodes of sleep during hours of wakefulness. What condition does
Karen's pt have? - Ans--Narcolepsy
Karen's pt is going home with a prescription for a sleep aid. When the
teaching the pt about the medication, Karen should be sure to include: -
Ans--Medications for sleep are for short term relief
Which describes a behavior that is verbally or physically offensive ? - Ans--
Agitation
The nurse is admitting a female client who is describing how she has
endured ongoing physical abuse by her husband. This is known as: - Ans--
Battering
The client is a victim of violence. The nurse's first priority when taking care of
this client is to: - Ans--Ensure safety and security
The healthcare provider suspects abuse with his client. What should he do?
- Ans--Report the suspected abuse
What is the term for abuse that consists of intimidation or domination toward
an individual who is perceived as weak? - Ans--Bullying
, In what continent is the social cultural view of the etiology of intimate partner
violence rooted in the family and society in the form of a historical legacy of
oppression and colonization? - Ans--North America
The assault cycle consists of 5 stages. A stress producing event occurs
during which stage? - Ans--Trigger stage
The potential for danger is at its peak during which stage of the assault
cycle? - Ans--Crisis stage
The nurse is taking care of someone who has a history of violence and
aggression. He is participating in level one intervention. What is the goal of
this level? - Ans--Establishing and maintaining a trusting and therapeutic
relationship
The care provider is trying to deal with an angry male client. She take a deep
breath, remains calm, and introduces herself to the client. She also should
do all the following as well, EXCEPT: - Ans--Acknowledge the anger with
the client
Anxiety - Ans--A feeling of uneasiness, uncertainty, and helplessness
Normal emotional response to a real or imagined Threat or Stressor
Signal Anxiety - Ans--learned response to an anticipated event
Anxiety State - Ans--Individual's coping abilities become overwhelmed and
emotional control is lost
Anxiety Trait - Ans--Learned component of the personality
Mild anxiety - Ans--Physical:
Vital signs normal
Minimal muscle tension
Pupils normal constricted
Perceptual:
Perceptual field is broad
Awareness to environmental and internal stimuli
Answers Graded A+
Which level of anxiety is associated with a narrow perceptual field that
permits the individual to concentrate on the imminent problem, so as to "fix
it" and hence mobilize forward? - Ans--Moderate Anxiety
What tools are used to diagnose anxiety? - Ans--History and Physical
What approach is being used to prevent anxiety in persons who survive
disasters? - Ans--Psychological first aid (PFA)
Anxiety is a diffuse feeling of uneasiness, uncertainty, and helplessness.
Most individuals deal with anxiety by using a number of behaviors or coping
mechanisms to help decrease discomfort. Which type of coping
mechanism includes efforts to face the problem directly? - Ans--Spiritual
Billy is getting ready to give a speech tomorrow. He is very anxious about
getting up in front of a large audience. He begins to close his eyes and to
imagine that everyone in the audience is smiling while he is giving his
speech? This is what type of coping mechanisms? - Ans--Intellectual
A client is being admitted to the psychiatric unit. He recently served in the
Iraq war and lost his legs. He very casually describes how he lost. Both legs
in battle. What type of coping mechanism is this? - Ans--Dissociation
A teenager who is doing very poorly in school is constantly daydreaming
about the private jet he will on day own. This is an example of what type of
coping mechanism ? - Ans--Fantasy
The client who is on Benzodiazepines. Which of the following is a side effect
that may result from use of this type of medication? - Ans--Blurred vision
The nurse us discussing the concept of sleep with a student nurse. Which
statement made by the student nurse is incorrect and warrants further
discussion? - Ans--Fatigue is always caused by sleep disorders
,Lab is attempting to wake a patient to draw blood. The patient is difficult to
arouse and upon waking is disoriented for a brief period. This patient was
likely in what stage of sleep? - Ans--N4
The care provider is admitting a 26 year old. Female client who recently lost
her mother. The client has had recent attacks of sleep lasting 10-20
minutes. The clients's condition is known as what? - Ans--Narcolepsy
Research has demonstrated that the body has a naturally occurring sleep
hormone known as: - Ans--Melatonin
Karen's patient is experiencing sudden onset recurrent, and uncontrollable
brief episodes of sleep during hours of wakefulness. What condition does
Karen's pt have? - Ans--Narcolepsy
Karen's pt is going home with a prescription for a sleep aid. When the
teaching the pt about the medication, Karen should be sure to include: -
Ans--Medications for sleep are for short term relief
Which describes a behavior that is verbally or physically offensive ? - Ans--
Agitation
The nurse is admitting a female client who is describing how she has
endured ongoing physical abuse by her husband. This is known as: - Ans--
Battering
The client is a victim of violence. The nurse's first priority when taking care of
this client is to: - Ans--Ensure safety and security
The healthcare provider suspects abuse with his client. What should he do?
- Ans--Report the suspected abuse
What is the term for abuse that consists of intimidation or domination toward
an individual who is perceived as weak? - Ans--Bullying
, In what continent is the social cultural view of the etiology of intimate partner
violence rooted in the family and society in the form of a historical legacy of
oppression and colonization? - Ans--North America
The assault cycle consists of 5 stages. A stress producing event occurs
during which stage? - Ans--Trigger stage
The potential for danger is at its peak during which stage of the assault
cycle? - Ans--Crisis stage
The nurse is taking care of someone who has a history of violence and
aggression. He is participating in level one intervention. What is the goal of
this level? - Ans--Establishing and maintaining a trusting and therapeutic
relationship
The care provider is trying to deal with an angry male client. She take a deep
breath, remains calm, and introduces herself to the client. She also should
do all the following as well, EXCEPT: - Ans--Acknowledge the anger with
the client
Anxiety - Ans--A feeling of uneasiness, uncertainty, and helplessness
Normal emotional response to a real or imagined Threat or Stressor
Signal Anxiety - Ans--learned response to an anticipated event
Anxiety State - Ans--Individual's coping abilities become overwhelmed and
emotional control is lost
Anxiety Trait - Ans--Learned component of the personality
Mild anxiety - Ans--Physical:
Vital signs normal
Minimal muscle tension
Pupils normal constricted
Perceptual:
Perceptual field is broad
Awareness to environmental and internal stimuli
