NURS 1210 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT.
Predisposing Factors of Anxiety Answer - Genetic, neurobiology, psychological
theories, behavior theories, cognitive theories
Anxiety predisposing factor: genetic Answer - Studies show higher frequency in
family
Anxiety predisposing factor: neurobiology Answer - -GABA benzodiazepine
theory
-studies show stress response of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal system is
abnormal with PTSD
Anxiety predisposing factor: psychological theories Answer - -unconscious
childhood conflicts(Freud)
-early childhood needs not met and it is passed from caretakers to
baby(Sullivan)
Predisposing factors anxiety: behavior theories Answer - Anxiety is learned-
example a child is abused by mom and relates this to all women
Predisposing factors anxiety: cognitive theories Answer - Distortions in the
individuals thoughts and perceptions
, Drug and alcohol use in anxiety Answer - It is an inappropriate way to handle
way to handle anxiety disorder
Nursing interventions mild-mod anxiety Answer - Patient CAN problem solve
-Help identify anxiety
-use nonverbal language to show interest
-open ended questions, explore and seek clarification
-encourage patient to talk about feelings
-encourage problem solving
-assist with developing alternate solution
-provide outlets to work off excessive energy-physical
Nursing interventions severe to panic anxiety Answer - Patient CANNOT
problem solve
-maintain calm manner
-minimize environmental stimuli
-remain with patient during severe to panic level anxiety
-use calm, low pitch voice and speak slowly
-reinforce reality if distorted
-attend to physical and safety needs(fluids, nutrition)
-provide opportunities to exercise
-assess need for medications
*can't learn in a severe panic*
Obsessions Answer - Thoughts, Impulses, or images that persist and recur, so
that they cannot be dismissed from the mind
CORRECT.
Predisposing Factors of Anxiety Answer - Genetic, neurobiology, psychological
theories, behavior theories, cognitive theories
Anxiety predisposing factor: genetic Answer - Studies show higher frequency in
family
Anxiety predisposing factor: neurobiology Answer - -GABA benzodiazepine
theory
-studies show stress response of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal system is
abnormal with PTSD
Anxiety predisposing factor: psychological theories Answer - -unconscious
childhood conflicts(Freud)
-early childhood needs not met and it is passed from caretakers to
baby(Sullivan)
Predisposing factors anxiety: behavior theories Answer - Anxiety is learned-
example a child is abused by mom and relates this to all women
Predisposing factors anxiety: cognitive theories Answer - Distortions in the
individuals thoughts and perceptions
, Drug and alcohol use in anxiety Answer - It is an inappropriate way to handle
way to handle anxiety disorder
Nursing interventions mild-mod anxiety Answer - Patient CAN problem solve
-Help identify anxiety
-use nonverbal language to show interest
-open ended questions, explore and seek clarification
-encourage patient to talk about feelings
-encourage problem solving
-assist with developing alternate solution
-provide outlets to work off excessive energy-physical
Nursing interventions severe to panic anxiety Answer - Patient CANNOT
problem solve
-maintain calm manner
-minimize environmental stimuli
-remain with patient during severe to panic level anxiety
-use calm, low pitch voice and speak slowly
-reinforce reality if distorted
-attend to physical and safety needs(fluids, nutrition)
-provide opportunities to exercise
-assess need for medications
*can't learn in a severe panic*
Obsessions Answer - Thoughts, Impulses, or images that persist and recur, so
that they cannot be dismissed from the mind
