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PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTHNURSING TEST BANK CHAPTER 1 100%
SOLVED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
v ANS: C
The Recent Life Changes Questionnaire is an expanded version of the Schedule of Recent Experiences
and the
Rahe-Holmes 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 clients life. However, positive coping mechanisms and strong social
support
can limit susceptibility to stress-related illnesses. - 1. A client has experienced the death of a close family
member and at the same time becomes unemployed. This situation has resulted in a 6-month score of
110 on the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire. How should
the nurse evaluate this client data?
A. The client is experiencing severe distress and is at risk for physical and psychological illness.
B. A score of 110 on the Miller and Rahe Recent Life Changes Questionnaire indicates no significant
threat of
stress-related illness.
C. Susceptibility to stress-related physical or psychological illness cannot be estimated without
knowledge of
coping resources and available supports.
D. The client may view these losses as challenges and perceive them as opportunities.
2. A physically and emotionally healthy client has just been fired. During a routine office visit he states to
a
nurse: Perhaps this was the best thing to happen. Maybe Ill look into pursuing an art degree. How should
the
nurse characterize the clients appraisal of the job loss stressor?
, A. Irrelevant
B. Harm/loss
C. Threatening
D. Challenging - ANS: D
The client perceives the situation of job loss as a challenge and an opportunity for growth.
3. Which client statement should alert a nurse that a client may be responding maladaptively to stress?
A. Ive found that avoiding contact with others helps me cope.
B. I really enjoy journaling; its 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
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.
4. A nursing student finds that she comes down with a sinus infection toward the end of every semester.
When
this occurs, which stage of stress is the student most likely experiencing?
A. Alarm reaction stage
B. Stage of resistance
C. Stage of exhaustion
D. Fight-or-flight stage - ANS: C
At the stage of exhaustion, the students exposure to stress has been prolonged and adaptive energy has
been
depleted. Diseases of adaptation occur more frequently in this stage.
5. A school nurse is assessing a female high school student who is overly concerned about her
appearance. The
clients mother states, Thats not something to be stressed about! Which is the most appropriate nursing
response?
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