Deck 7: Coping and Defense Mechanisms

Question 1

Nurse Anne recognizes that John is always blaming others for his shortcomings. Finger pointing is usually related to the defense mechanism of:
1)Scapegoating.
2)Identification.
3)Restitution.
4)Avoidance.

Answer 1

1

Question 2

Defense mechanisms are methods used for reducing anxiety. Defense mechanisms unconsciously assist a person in handling stressful events in an effective manner. People have a group of defense mechanisms learned from childhood. The following are defense mechanisms (select all that apply):
1)Compensation
2)Rationalization
3)Depression
4)Regression
5)Denial

Answer 2

1, 2, 4, 5

Question 3

Lila's three-year-old daughter is an only child who recently started day care. Lila toilet trained her daughter 6 months ago; however, her daughter has started wetting herself and crawling after 1 week in the day care. Her mother has become quite concerned. The school nurse explained to her that her daughter probably is experiencing:
1)Regression.
2)Depression.
3)Manipulation.
4)Compensation.

Answer 3

1

Question 4

_________________ is the way a person adapts to a stressor psychologically, physically, and behaviorally.

Question 5

__________________is an unconscious "burying" or "forgetting" mechanism.

Question 6

Using a logical-sounding excuse is known as ___________________________.

Question 7

Your patient is sternly criticized by her doctor for not complying with the medication regimen. The patient walks out of the office and yells at the parking attendant. This may be an example of which defense mechanism?
1)Projection
2)Sublimation
3)Reaction formation
4)Displacement

Question 8

Marion, a 25-year-old patient who lives with her parents, explains to the nurse at the community clinic, "I really don't need to talk to anyone, even my parents." The patient expresses that she is too busy and does not have the time to sit and talk. The nurse recognizes that the patient is most likely using the defense mechanism known as:
1)Conversion reaction.
2)Avoidance.
3)Isolation.
4)Denial.

Question 9

Which of the following best describes what defense mechanisms are?
1)Abnormal coping mechanisms
2)Genetically "wired" responses
3)Protective devices that reduce anxiety
4)Conscious acts or behaviors

Question 10

A new patient with schizophrenia is admitted to the psychiatric unit. He is standing at the locked exit door and yelling, "Help me, I don't belong here." This behavior is most likely an example of what defense mechanism?
1)Denial
2)Regression
3)Enabling
4)Projection

Question 11

Audrey, a mental health nurse, has noticed that every day before going to work, she starts off with headaches, loose stools, and episodes of feeling light-headed and other disorders. These symptoms may be an expression of emotional disturbances. Audrey is aware she could be experiencing:
1)Isolation.
2)Repression.
3)Dissociation.
4)Conversion.

Question 12

"I can quit smoking any time I want to." The person is in ___________________.

Question 13

Which of the following are defense mechanisms that people typically use in times of stress (select all that apply):
1)Denial
2)Bargaining
3)Compensation
4)Rationalization
5)Acceptance

Question 14

An overweight male college student is unable to participate in competitive sports. Although he can't be a sports hero, the student becomes the life of the party when socializing. This student also uses his student loan to purchase a new sports car. The student is displaying:
1)Compensation.
2)Reaction formation.
3)Transference.
4)Identification.

Question 15

Joy has just experienced her fifth spontaneous abortion. She is unable to understand why this is happening to her. Joy voices her anger toward her physician and the nurses by accusing them of incompetence. Assessing the situation, the nurse recognizes that the patient may be using the coping mechanism of:
1)Conversion reaction.
2)Displacement.
3)Denial.
4)Regression.