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Chapter 1. The Concept of Stress Adaptation

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A client has experienced the death of a close family member and at the same time becomes
unemployed. The client’s 6-month score on the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire is 110. The
nurse:
A. Understands the client is at risk for significant stress-related illness.
B. Determines the client is not at risk for significant stress-related illness.
C. Needs further assessment of the client’s coping skills to determine susceptibility to
stress-related illness.
D. Recognizes the client may view the losses as challenges and perceive them as opportunities.

ANS: C
Chapter learning objective: Explain the relationship between stress and diseases of adaptation.
Page: 5–6
Heading: Stress as an Environmental Event
Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Evaluation Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying] Concept: Stress
Difficulty: Moderate

Feedback



A This is incorrect. Assessment is the first step
of the nursing process. The nurse should
assess the client’s coping skills and available
support before determining susceptibility to
stress-related physical and psychological
illness. The Recent Life Changes
Questionnaire is an expanded version of the
Schedule of Recent Experiences and the




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RaheHolmes Social Readjustment Rating
Scale. A 6-month score of 300 or more, or a
year-score total of 500 or more, indicates high
stress in a client’s life and susceptibility to
stress-related illnesses

B This is incorrect. Assessment is the first step
in the nursing process. The nurse should
assess the client’s coping skills and available
support before determining the client’s
perception of the current stresses. A 6-month
score of 300 or a year-score of 500 or more on
the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire
indicates high stress in a client’s life and
susceptibility to stress-related physical and
psychological illness.

C This is correct. Assessment is the first step in
the nursing process. The nurse should assess
the client’s coping skills and available support
before determining susceptibility to stress
related physical and psychological illness. A
6-month score of 300 or a year-score of 500
or more indicates high stress in a client’s life
and risk for significant stress-related physical
and psychological illness.

D This is incorrect. Assessment is the first step
in the nursing process. The nurse should
assess the client’s coping skills and available
support before determining susceptibility to
stress-related illness. A 6-month score of 300
or a year-score of 500 or more on the Recent
Life Changes Questionnaire indicates high
stress in a client’s life is susceptible to
significant stress-related physical and
psychological illness.



PTS: 1 CON: Stress




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2. A physically and emotionally healthy client has just been fired. During a routine office visit,
he tells the nurse, “Perhaps this was the best thing to happen. Maybe I’ll consider pursuing an art
degree.” The nurse determines the client perceives the stressor of his job loss as:
A. Irrelevant.
B. Harm/loss.
C. A threat.
D. A challenge.

ANS: D
Chapter: Chapter 0, The Concept of Stress Adaptation
Chapter learning objective: Discuss adaptive coping strategies in the management of stress.
Page: 7
Heading: Individual’s Perception of the Event > Primary Appraisal
Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Assessment
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Stress
Difficulty: Easy


FEEDBACK


A This is incorrect. The client’s statement
indicates he perceives the loss of his job as a
challenge and an opportunity for growth

B This is incorrect. The client’s statement
indicates he perceives the loss of his job as a
challenge and an opportunity for growth.

C This is incorrect. The client’s statement
indicates he perceives the loss of his job as a
challenge and an opportunity for growth.

D This is correct. The client’s statement
indicates he perceives the loss of his job as a
challenge and an opportunity for growth



PTS: 1 CON: Stress




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3. Which client statement alerts the nurse that the client may be responding maladaptively to
stress?
A. “Avoiding contact with others helps me cope.”
B. “I really enjoy journaling; it’s my private time.”
C. “I signed up for a yoga class this week.”
D. “I made an appointment to meet with a therapist.”

ANS: A
Chapter: Chapter 0, The Concept of Stress Adaptation
Chapter learning objective: Discuss adaptive coping strategies in the management of stress.
Page: 8–9 Heading: Stress Management
Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Evaluation
Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying]
Concept: Stress
Difficulty: Easy

FEEDBACK



A This is correct. Reliance on social isolation as
a coping mechanism is a maladaptive method
to relieve stress. It can prevent learning
appropriate coping skills and can prevent
access to needed support systems.

B This is incorrect. Journaling is not considered
a maladaptive coping method.

C This is incorrect. Group exercise is not
considered a maladaptive coping method.

D This is incorrect. Seeing a therapist is not
considered a maladaptive coping method.

PTS: 1 CON: Stress

4. A nursing student comes down with a sinus infection toward the end of every semester. Which
stage of stress is the student most likely experiencing when this occurs?
A. Alarm reaction




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