NSG 211 Anxiety, Mood and Affect (Complete And Verified Study material) (14pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. vAnxiety vs. fear: Answer Fear: Feeling afraid or threatened by a clearly identifiableexternal stimulus that represents danger to the person. Anxiety is a response to stress. Some change in the life. Stress: the wear and tear of life on the body. Everyday occurrence. 2. General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS): Answer a three-stage physiological responsethat appears regardless of the stressor that is encountered Stressor --> fight or flight after alarm --> brings back to normal state of alarm --> reactions subside --> exhaustion happens when resources are depleted anddefense mechanism is lost and damage is done 3. Mild anxiety: Answer •Mild:special attention;increased sensory stimulation;motivational Ø Anxiety is not bad, but rather a warning sign. 4. Moderate anxiety: Answer •Moderate:something definitely wrong; nervousness/agitation; difficulty concentrating; able to be redirected 5. Severe anxiety: Answer •Severe: trouble thinking and reasoning; tightened muscles; in-creased vital signs; restless, irritable, angry