NUR180 CONCEPTS OF MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING FOR PRACTICAL NURSE EXAM 1
COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ Stress Answer: an internal or external even or demand of life
experienced by the individual that is perceived and appraised for scope
and meaning on a continuum to determine whether resources and
abilities for management are available, exceeded, or exhausted
◉ Is light stress good for cognition? Answer: Yes
◉ Signs and Symptoms of stress Answer: Irritability, difficulty sleeping,
sleeping too much, anxiety, guilt, indecisiveness, loss of appetite, sexual
relations, and interest in work, isolation, alcohol or drug abuse, inability
to concentrate
◉ Examples of physiological stressors Answer: cancer
copd
dementia
DM
Organ failure
MI
,Acute and chronic pain
Traumatic injury
◉ Examples of psychological/emotional stressors Answer: birth of child
caregiving
change in health status
death of close family member or friend
diagnosis of terminal illness
divorce
failing an exam
loss of job
marriage
parenting
physical disability
relationship problems
◉ Acute stress Answer: the most common type of stress and typically
occurs for a short period of time.
Occurs in reaction to a real or perceived threat, demand, or pressure.
Resolution of the stressor leads to elimination of the stress response
◉ Episodic acute stress Answer: self inflicted stress
Most common in type A personalities
, They may always be in a hurry or irritable or constantly worry
◉ Chronic stress Answer: Represents a sustained or perpetual demand,
threat, or pressure, that is harmful to health because it wears on
individuals continuously.
Can stem from long-term stressors such as chronic occupation stress,
relationship, or financial stress
Often associated with a loss of hope that the situation can improve
◉ Primary prevention of stress Answer: Stress management and
reduction techniques, Counseling, Health education, Family
enhancement, Social support enhancement and network building,
Wellness programs
◉ Secondary prevention of stress Answer: Using screening tools to
determine stress levels.
◉ Tertiary prevention of stress Answer: Treatment and recovery from
stress related
illnesses, Counseling services, Employee assistance programs. Help
them live a therapeutic lifestyle
◉ What are the interrelated concepts for stress? Answer: anxiety
coping
functional ability
family dynamics
NURSING FOR PRACTICAL NURSE EXAM 1
COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS WITH FULL SOLUTION
GRADED A+
◉ Stress Answer: an internal or external even or demand of life
experienced by the individual that is perceived and appraised for scope
and meaning on a continuum to determine whether resources and
abilities for management are available, exceeded, or exhausted
◉ Is light stress good for cognition? Answer: Yes
◉ Signs and Symptoms of stress Answer: Irritability, difficulty sleeping,
sleeping too much, anxiety, guilt, indecisiveness, loss of appetite, sexual
relations, and interest in work, isolation, alcohol or drug abuse, inability
to concentrate
◉ Examples of physiological stressors Answer: cancer
copd
dementia
DM
Organ failure
MI
,Acute and chronic pain
Traumatic injury
◉ Examples of psychological/emotional stressors Answer: birth of child
caregiving
change in health status
death of close family member or friend
diagnosis of terminal illness
divorce
failing an exam
loss of job
marriage
parenting
physical disability
relationship problems
◉ Acute stress Answer: the most common type of stress and typically
occurs for a short period of time.
Occurs in reaction to a real or perceived threat, demand, or pressure.
Resolution of the stressor leads to elimination of the stress response
◉ Episodic acute stress Answer: self inflicted stress
Most common in type A personalities
, They may always be in a hurry or irritable or constantly worry
◉ Chronic stress Answer: Represents a sustained or perpetual demand,
threat, or pressure, that is harmful to health because it wears on
individuals continuously.
Can stem from long-term stressors such as chronic occupation stress,
relationship, or financial stress
Often associated with a loss of hope that the situation can improve
◉ Primary prevention of stress Answer: Stress management and
reduction techniques, Counseling, Health education, Family
enhancement, Social support enhancement and network building,
Wellness programs
◉ Secondary prevention of stress Answer: Using screening tools to
determine stress levels.
◉ Tertiary prevention of stress Answer: Treatment and recovery from
stress related
illnesses, Counseling services, Employee assistance programs. Help
them live a therapeutic lifestyle
◉ What are the interrelated concepts for stress? Answer: anxiety
coping
functional ability
family dynamics
