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Thoughts and actions used to manage demands and the feelings they produce are called .
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05 Stress, Coping, and Resilience Online Quiz Questions
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20 questions
02
Written response
1 point
A patient’s new diagnosis prompts a physical and emotional stress response. What is the term for the event or condition that prompts that response?
03
True or false
1 point
A patient sees a new diagnosis as manageable after receiving clear information and support. This appraisal can influence the patient’s emotional response and choice of coping strategies.
- A
True
- B
False
04
Choose one
1 point
A patient is worried about getting to several upcoming appointments, and transportation is the main barrier. Which nursing action is the clearest example of problem-focused coping?
- A
Suggest the patient use paced breathing whenever they think about the appointments.
- B
Work with the care team to identify transportation options and plan how to arrange a ride.
- C
Encourage the patient to avoid thinking about the appointments until the worry passes.
- D
Recommend that the patient wait for someone else to notice the transportation problem.
05
True or false
1 point
A resilient person may still experience distress during adversity; resilience does not guarantee being unaffected.
- A
True
- B
False
06
Written response
1 point
A patient asks a trusted friend to help manage a difficult situation. What is the name of this coping approach?
07
Choose one
1 point
A patient is distressed about a situation that cannot be quickly changed. The patient chooses to practice paced breathing while the situation continues. Which type of coping does this illustrate?
- A
Problem-focused coping, because breathing changes the external situation.
- B
Support-seeking coping, because breathing requires another person’s help.
- C
Emotion-focused coping, because paced breathing can help manage distress.
- D
Avoidance, because any relaxation strategy postpones problem-solving.
08
Choose all
1 point
A patient’s transportation problem is preventing attendance at appointments. Select all actions that directly address this changeable stressor.
- A
Identify the specific transportation barrier and gather information about available ride services.
- B
Use journaling to manage feelings while leaving the transportation barrier unaddressed.
- C
Set priorities and plan one manageable action to arrange transportation.
- D
Avoid discussing transportation because the patient may feel upset.
09
Choose one
1 point
A patient says, “I can’t manage all these appointments.” Which response best helps the nurse understand the patient’s concern and previous coping efforts?
- A
“You should make a detailed schedule so you stop feeling overwhelmed.”
- B
“What has been hardest for you, and what has helped even a little in the past?”
- C
“Other patients manage many appointments, so try not to worry.”
- D
“Let’s choose a relaxation technique before discussing what is bothering you.”
10
Fill in the blank
1 point
After agreeing on a specific, attainable goal and a timeframe, the nurse should whether the plan helped.
11
Choose all
1 point
A nurse is discussing conditions that can support a patient’s resilience. Select all that are supported as potential contributors.
- A
A supportive relationship with a trusted person.
- B
Access to appropriate care and community resources.
- C
A requirement to stay positive and unaffected by adversity.
- D
Practical conditions such as safe housing and adequate rest.
12
Choose one
1 point
A patient’s agreed coping plan has not helped. What is the most appropriate next nursing action?
- A
Tell the patient to try harder to follow the original plan.
- B
Assume the patient was not motivated to change.
- C
Keep the plan unchanged so the goal remains consistent.
- D
Reassess the stressor, barriers, and supports needed, then adjust the plan collaboratively.
13
Open ended
1 point
A patient says, “I can’t manage all these appointments.” The nurse listens and learns that transportation is the main barrier. Describe a collaborative plan that addresses both the barrier and the patient’s distress, and explain how the nurse should follow up.
14
Choose one
1 point
A patient is worried about getting to upcoming appointments and identifies transportation as the main barrier. Which action is an example of problem-focused coping?
- A
Practice paced breathing to manage distress without addressing the transportation issue.
- B
Work with the care team to arrange transportation to appointments.
- C
Avoid discussing the concern until the appointments are over.
- D
Tell the patient to rely on willpower to manage the situation.
15
True or false
1 point
A resilient person must remain positive and be unaffected by adversity.
- A
True
- B
False
16
Written response
1 point
A patient receives a new diagnosis, which prompts a physical and emotional response. What term describes the event or condition that prompted the response?
17
Choose one
1 point
A patient is distressed by a difficult situation that cannot be changed quickly. Which action best illustrates emotion-focused coping?
- A
Make a detailed plan to eliminate the situation immediately.
- B
Ask the care team to change a condition that is not currently changeable.
- C
Use paced breathing to manage distress while the situation continues.
- D
Stop talking with trusted people until the distress passes.
18
Written response
1 point
A person asks a trusted friend and a community support group for help managing a stressful period. What coping category does this illustrate?
19
Choose one
1 point
A patient says that stress has become difficult to manage. Which nurse response best supports a respectful, collaborative relationship?
- A
Tell the patient which coping method they should use.
- B
Ask, “What has been hardest for you this week?” and listen to the response.
- C
Reassure the patient that the situation is not serious.
- D
Give advice before asking what the patient has already tried.
20
Choose one
1 point
A patient mentions that a family member may be able to help with coping. What should the nurse do before including that person in support planning?
- A
Invite the family member because relatives should always be involved.
- B
Ask the family member to join without discussing it with the patient.
- C
Ask the patient whether they want the family member included and obtain permission.
- D
Exclude the family member even if the patient requests their involvement.