Question 1

Which of the following best describes the difference between Local Adaptation Syndrome (LAS) and General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?

Accepted Answer

LAS is a localized, short-term adaptive response, while GAS is a general, systemic response involving the entire body.

Question 2

A patient is experiencing increased heart rate, elevated hormone levels, and heightened alertness immediately after hearing distressing news. According to Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome, which stage is the patient most likely experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Alarm reaction

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a psychosocial stressor?

Accepted Answer

Fear of aggression or mutilation

Question 4

A nurse is caring for a patient who, after being reprimanded by a supervisor, begins to yell at a family member. Which defense mechanism is the patient demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

Displacement

Question 5

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of mind–body interaction in psychological homeostasis?

Accepted Answer

A person experiences stomach pain before giving a public speech.

Question 6

A college student copes with exam stress by going for a run and practicing deep breathing exercises. Which type of coping mechanism is primarily being used?

Accepted Answer

Physical activity as a coping mechanism

Question 7

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the use of rationalization as a defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A student blames a poor test grade on the difficulty of the questions rather than lack of studying.

Question 8

A nurse is teaching a patient about stress management techniques. Which of the following statements about guided imagery is correct?

Accepted Answer

Guided imagery involves creating a mental image and focusing on it to become less responsive to stress.

Question 9

Which of the following is a situational stressor?

Accepted Answer

Getting married or divorced

Question 10

A nurse is unable to take the correct ethical course of action due to institutional policies. According to the study materials, this is an example of which type of stressful activity in the nursing profession?

Accepted Answer

Being unable to take a correct, right, or ethical course of action

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the stage of exhaustion in the General Adaptation Syndrome?

Accepted Answer

The body’s adaptive mechanisms are depleted, leading to rest, recovery, or death.

Question 12

A patient who has lost a loved one begins to act like a child, throwing tantrums and refusing to eat. Which defense mechanism is being demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

Regression

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a recommended healthy activity of daily living for stress management?

Accepted Answer

Smoking

Question 14

A nurse is evaluating a patient’s care plan for stress management. Which outcome indicates effective stress management?

Accepted Answer

The patient verbalizes the causes and effects of stress and anxiety.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of anticipatory guidance as a stress management technique?

Accepted Answer

A person prepares for a stressful event by learning what to expect and how to cope.

Question 16

A nurse is working with a family experiencing stress due to a sudden loss of income. Which of the following is a common family stressor in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Concern for future financial stability

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the inflammatory response?

Accepted Answer

A localized, homeostatic response to tissue injury or infection

Question 18

A nurse is teaching a group about the fight-or-flight response. Which hormone is primarily involved in this response?

Accepted Answer

Cortisol

Question 19

A person who channels unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities (e.g., aggressive impulses into sports) is using which defense mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Sublimation

Question 20

A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing moderate anxiety. According to the study materials, which of the following is most likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

The patient’s perceptual field narrows, focusing on immediate concerns.

Stress and Adaptation: Physiological and Psychological Responses

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