{"id":127855,"date":"2023-11-27T04:25:05","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T04:25:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=127855"},"modified":"2023-11-27T04:25:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T04:25:06","slug":"nurs-256-mental-health-exam-2-latest-2023-2024-complete-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/27\/nurs-256-mental-health-exam-2-latest-2023-2024-complete-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"NURS 256 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2 LATEST 2023-2024 COMPLETE EXAM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Early exposure to stressful events sensitizes the individual to stress later in life. These<br>stressful events are called stressors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What isthe \u201cfight-or-flight response?<br>The body\u2019s way of preparing for a situation an individual perceives as a threat to survival.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increase in BP, HR, respirations, and cardiac output<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General Adaptation Syndrome<br>a. Alarm Stage \u2013 Initial, brief, and fight or flight response to stress. (Response to fire alarm, car<br>running a light)<br>b. Resistance Stage \u2013 Sustained and optimal resistance to the stressor occurs<br>c. Exhaustion Stage \u2013 Attempts to resist stress becomes futile. At this point, resources have been<br>depleted and stress becomes chronic. Long term exposure to stressraises cortisol levels and can<br>make us susceptible to illness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is good stress? Bad Stress?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Good Stress (Eustress) \u2013 Positive, beneficial energy that motivates and resultsin feelings<br>of happiness, hopefulness, and purposeful movement. (Vacation, playing sports, birth of<br>a baby, challenge of a new job)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bad Stress(Distress) \u2013 Negative, draining energy that resultsin anxiety, confusion,<br>helplessness, and fatigue. (Death in the family, financial overload,school\/work<br>demands)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are physiological stressors? Psychologicalstressors? What is perception ofstressors?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physiological Stressors \u2013 Trauma, extreme heat\/cold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychological Stressors \u2013 Divorce, unemployment, death, retirement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People perceive\/handle stress differently. How we perceive stressisinfluenced by age, culture,<br>life experience, temperament, social support, and spirituality\/religion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What effects does stress have on the body?<br><br>Effective Stress Busters(Box 10.1, page 162)<br>Sleep<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7-9 hrs per day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try going to sleep 30-60 minutes early each night for a few weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleeping in late is not beneficial and can disrupt body rhythms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invest in a sleep tracker<br>Exercise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20-30 minutes of aerobic exercise each day (walking, jogging)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces chronic and acute stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces anxiety, depression, and sensitivity to stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces muscle tension and increase endorphins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercise at least 3 hours before bedtime to prevent sleep disorders<br>Reduction of Caffeine Intake<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No more than four cups of coffee or colas per day (recommended for everyone)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May cause insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, irritability,stomach upset, rapid heartbeat, muscle<br><br>tremors,shakiness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly wean off coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate drinks<br>Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotesrelaxation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rates of healing may be improved w\/ music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music can decrease agitation and confusion in older adults<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality of life in hospice settings is enhanced by music<br>Pets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring joy and reduce stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alleviate medical problems aggravated by stress<br>Massage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slows heart rate and relaxes the body<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improves alertness by reducing anxiety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are 4 coping styles a person can develop to help them manage stress?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Health-Sustaining Habits \u2013 medical compliance, proper diet, relaxation, pacing one\u2019s energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life Satisfactions \u2013 work, family, hobbies, humor,spiritual,solace, arts, nature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Supports \u2013 groups, family, friends, pets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effective and healthy responsesto stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How would you explain Biofeedback to your patient? Deep Breathing? Guided imagery?<br>Progressive relaxation? Meditation?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biofeedback is using sensitive instrumentation to provide immediate and exact information<br>regarding muscle activity, brain waves,skin temp, heart rate, blood pressure, and other bodily<br>functions. (Exercise\/steps trackers, smart watches)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DEEP BREATHING<br>Deep Breathing Exercises (Box 10.2, page 165)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find comfortable position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relax shoulders and chest; let your body relax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relaxed, abdominal breathing. Take a deep breath through your nose, expanding the<br>abdomen. 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