BEHAVIORAL CARE CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDE
SCRIPT 2026 SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
◉ Psychological responses. Answer: Anxiety has been described as a
primary psychological response pattern to stress
- A diffuse apprehension that is vague in nature and is associated
with feelings of uncertainty and helplessness
- Extremely common in our society
- Mild anxiety is adaptive and can provide motivation for survival.
◉ Levels of Anxiety. Answer: Mild: seldom a problem
Moderate: perceptual field begins to diminish
Severe: perceptual field diminishes greatly
Panic: the most intense state
◉ Mild Anxiety. Answer: Prepares people for action. It sharpens the
senses, increases motivation for productivity, increases the
perceptual field, and results in a heightened awareness of the
environment.
◉ Moderate anxiety. Answer: Extent of the perceptual field
diminishes. Individual becomes less alert to events occurring within
, the environment. Attention span and ability to concentrate decrease
and assistance with problem-solving may be required.
◉ Severe anxiety. Answer: Perceptual field diminishes greatly;
concentration centers on one particular detail only. Attention span is
extremely limited; difficulty completing even the simplest task.
Physical symptoms may include headaches, palpitations, and
insomnia.
◉ Panic anxiety. Answer: Individual is unable to focus on even one
detail within the environment. A loss of contact with reality may
occur. Hallucinations or delusions may be present. Human
functioning and communication with others are ineffective.
Individuals may be convinced that they have a life-threatening
illness or fear that they are "going crazy". Prolonged panic anxiety
can lead to physical and emotional exhaustion.
◉ Hildegard Peplau: 6 Nursing Roles. Answer: - Stranger
- Resource person
- Teacher
- Counselor
- Surrogate
- Leader
SCRIPT 2026 SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
◉ Psychological responses. Answer: Anxiety has been described as a
primary psychological response pattern to stress
- A diffuse apprehension that is vague in nature and is associated
with feelings of uncertainty and helplessness
- Extremely common in our society
- Mild anxiety is adaptive and can provide motivation for survival.
◉ Levels of Anxiety. Answer: Mild: seldom a problem
Moderate: perceptual field begins to diminish
Severe: perceptual field diminishes greatly
Panic: the most intense state
◉ Mild Anxiety. Answer: Prepares people for action. It sharpens the
senses, increases motivation for productivity, increases the
perceptual field, and results in a heightened awareness of the
environment.
◉ Moderate anxiety. Answer: Extent of the perceptual field
diminishes. Individual becomes less alert to events occurring within
, the environment. Attention span and ability to concentrate decrease
and assistance with problem-solving may be required.
◉ Severe anxiety. Answer: Perceptual field diminishes greatly;
concentration centers on one particular detail only. Attention span is
extremely limited; difficulty completing even the simplest task.
Physical symptoms may include headaches, palpitations, and
insomnia.
◉ Panic anxiety. Answer: Individual is unable to focus on even one
detail within the environment. A loss of contact with reality may
occur. Hallucinations or delusions may be present. Human
functioning and communication with others are ineffective.
Individuals may be convinced that they have a life-threatening
illness or fear that they are "going crazy". Prolonged panic anxiety
can lead to physical and emotional exhaustion.
◉ Hildegard Peplau: 6 Nursing Roles. Answer: - Stranger
- Resource person
- Teacher
- Counselor
- Surrogate
- Leader
