Question 1

According to Pender, Murdaugh, & Parsons, (2006), which of the following are major sources of stress in society? Select all that apply.&#10;A) interpersonal relationships&#10;B) physical threat&#10;C) performance demands&#10;D) religious affiliations&#10;E) environmental effects&#10;F) disease states

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal relationships and performance demands are major sources of stress in society according to Pender, Murdaugh, & Parsons (2006).

Question 2

Which of the following are considered internal stressors? Select all that apply.&#10;A) loud noises&#10;B) pollution&#10;C) illness&#10;D) hormonal change&#10;E) fear&#10;F) cold stress

Accepted Answer

Illness, hormonal change, and fear are internal stressors as they originate within the body or mind.

Question 3

A young mother tells the nurse, &#34;I can't stop smoking. That is what I do to make myself feel better.&#34; What is the term used to describe this behavior?&#10;A) defense mechanism&#10;B) coping mechanism&#10;C) caregiver burden&#10;D) crisis

Accepted Answer

Smoking is being used as a coping mechanism, a way for the young mother to handle stress and negative emotions. It is a maladaptive coping mechanism, as smoking has negative health consequences for herself and her child.

Question 4

What philosophy for handling stress can nurses encourage patients to adopt?&#10;A) &#34;One for all and all for one.&#34;&#10;B) &#34;Do today so that you do not have to do the same thing tomorrow.&#34;&#10;C) &#34;If you have too much to do, just get busy and do it.&#34;&#10;D) &#34;Accept what can't be changed, change what can't be accepted.&#34;

Accepted Answer

"Accept what can't be changed, change what can't be accepted" promotes the idea of accepting things that are outside of our control, while also trying to change the things that are within our control. This mindset can help individuals to focus on what they can do to reduce stress, rather than feeling overwhelmed by things that they cannot change.

Question 5

Which of the following are specific components of self-concept? Select all that apply.&#10;A) personal identity&#10;B) personal wealth&#10;C) body image&#10;D) self-esteem&#10;E) role performance&#10;F) personal space

Accepted Answer

Personal identity, body image, self-esteem, and role performance are all specific components of self-concept. Personal wealth and personal space may be related to self-concept but are not considered specific components.

Question 6

Which of the following are components of Maslow's self-esteem needs? Select all that apply.&#10;A) strength&#10;B) status&#10;C) independence&#10;D) mastery and competence&#10;E) importance&#10;F) appreciation

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

According to Aguilera, which of the following are factors that influence a person's response to crisis? Select all that apply.&#10;A) the person's perception of the event or situation&#10;B) the person's social standing&#10;C) the person's mental acuity&#10;D) the person's situational supports (external resources)&#10;E) the coping mechanisms the person possesses (internal resources.)&#10;F) the person's disposition

Accepted Answer

Aguilera notes that a person's response to crisis is influenced by their perception of the event, their situational supports (external resources), and the coping mechanisms they possess (internal resources). These factors determine how effectively an individual can manage and respond to a crisis situation.

Question 8

Which of the following nursing diagnoses reflects disturbance in self-concept as the etiology?&#10;A) Disturbed Personal Identity&#10;B) Ineffective Role Performance&#10;C) Chronic Low Self-Esteem&#10;D) Impaired Adjustment

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following nursing diagnoses reflects...

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