Fundamentals of Nursing Exams

Fundamentals Part VI

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1. When the General adaptation syndrome is activated, FLIGHT OR FIGHT response sets in. Sympathetic nervous system releases norepinephrine while the adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine. Which of the following is true with regards to that statement?

A. Pupils will constrict

B. Client will be lethargic

C. Lungs will bronchodilate

D. Gastric motility will increase

2. Which of the following response is not expected to a person whose GAS is activated and the FIGHT OR FLIGHT response sets in?

A. The client will not urinate due to relaxation of the detrusor muscle

B. The client will be restless and alert

C. Clients BP will increase, there will be vasodilation

D. There will be increase glycogenolysis, Pancrease will decrease insulin secretion

3. State in which a person’s physical, emotional, intellectual and social development or spiritual functioning is diminished or impaired compared with a previous experience.

A. Illness

B. Disease

C. Health

D. Wellness

4. This is the first stage of illness wherein, the person starts to believe that something is wrong. Also known as the transition phase from wellness to illness.

A. Symptom Experience

B. Assumption of sick role

C. Medical care contact

D. Dependent patient role

5. In this stage of illness, the person accepts or rejects a professionals suggestion. The person also becomes passive and may regress to an earlier stage.

A. Symptom Experience

B. Assumption of sick role

C. Medical care contact

D. Dependent patient role

6. In this stage of illness, the person learns to accept the illness.

A. Symptom Experience

B. Assumption of sick role

C. Medical care contact

D. Dependent patient role

7. In this stage, the person tries to find answers for his illness. He wants his illness to be validated, his symptoms explained and the outcome reassured or predicted

A. Symptom Experience

B. Assumption of sick role

C. Medical care contact

D. Dependent patient role

8. The following are true with regards to aspect of the sick role except

A. One should be held responsible for his condition

B. One is excused from his societal role

C. One is obliged to get well as soon as possible

D. One is obliged to seek competent help

9. Refers to conditions that increases vulnerability of individual or group to illness or accident