Question 1

A patient is brought to the Emergency Department after a motorcycle accident.The patient is alert,responsive,and diagnosed with a broken leg.The patient's vital signs are pulse (P)72 and respiration (R)16.After being informed surgery is required for the broken leg,which vital sign readings would be expected?

Accepted Answer

A)  P 64, R 14 
B)  P 68, R 12 
C)  P 72, R 16 
D)  P 80, R 20

Question 2

A patient experiencing significant stress associated with a disturbing new medical diagnosis asks the nurse,"Do you think saying a prayer would help?" Select the nurse's best answer.

Accepted Answer

A)  "It could be that prayer is your only hope." 
B)  "You may find prayer gives comfort and lowers your stress." 
C)  "I can help you feel calmer by teaching you meditation exercises." 
D)  "We do not have evidence that prayer helps, but it wouldn't hurt."

Question 3

Which nursing comments are likely to help a patient to cope by addressing the mediators of stress? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  "A divorce, while stressful, can be the beginning of a new, better phase of life." 
B)  "You said you used to jog; getting back to aerobic exercise could be helpful." 
C)  "Journaling often promotes awareness of how experiences have affected people." 
D)  "Slowing your breathing by counting to three between breaths will calm you." 
E)  "Would a short-term loan make your finances less stressful?" 
F) There is a support group for newly divorced persons in your neighborhood."

Exam 10: Understanding and Managing Responses to Stress

A patient experiencing significant stress associated with a disturbing new medical diagnosis asks the nurse,"Do you think saying a prayer would help?" Select the nurse's best answer.

Which nursing comments are likely to help a patient to cope by addressing the mediators of stress? Select all that apply.