Question 1

A client who has been undergoing stress management training asks the nurse how long practicing stress reduction should last.Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Until this stressor has resolved."
B)  "Usually it takes several months before stress is eliminated."
C)  "Whenever you feel better,you can stop."
D)  "Managing stress is a lifelong function." D

Question 2

Which positive physical benefit would relaxation provide for a client who has experienced stress-related asthma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased neurotransmitters
B)  Decreased blood pressure
C)  Increased oxygen saturation levels
D)  Decreased alpha brain waves C

Question 3

A client who has been referred for stress management asks the nurse,"Which one of these relaxation techniques might be eligible for reimbursement by my health insurance?" Which is the appropriate nursing reply?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Meditation may be eligible for reimbursement."
B)  "Biofeedback may be eligible for reimbursement."
C)  "Physical exercise may be eligible for reimbursement."
D)  "Deep breathing may be eligible for reimbursement." B

Question 4

The nurse is teaching a client deep-breathing exercises.The client asks,"Why do I need to make that funny shape with my lips when I breathe out?" Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?

Accepted Answer

A)  "You can actually exhale anyway you like;the lip shape is not important."
B)  "Pursed-lip breathing helps you control the exhalation and helps to keep your airways open."
C)  "Don't worry about the lip shape;concentrate instead on the pace of your breathing."
D)  "The shape of the lip decreases the cough and choking reflex."

Question 5

The nurse is teaching principles of mental imagery to a group.The nurse should recommend that the client focus on which relaxing environments? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Visualizing the seashore
B)  Visualizing a snowy cabin
C)  Driving home from work during rush hour
D)  Floating through the air on a cloud
E)  Lying at home in front of the fireplace

Question 6

After suffering a myocardial infarction,a 37-year-old executive demands premature discharge from the hospital.He tells the nurse,"Just give me my prescriptions and let me get back to work." Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?

Accepted Answer

A)  "To ensure improved health,we need to discuss diet,medication,exercise,and lifestyle changes before you are discharged."
B)  "You will not be allowed to leave the hospital without getting your physician's approval for early discharge."
C)  "We will discharge you quickly so that the stress you are experiencing will not cause more serious heart damage."
D)  "Prior to discharge,we will need to discuss job stress,your finances,and the possibility of an early retirement."

Question 7

During a psychoeducational group on stress management,a client asks about meditation.Which nursing statement is most accurate regarding meditation?

Accepted Answer

A)  "It is a procedure whereby various muscle groups are contracted and relaxed,bringing about an overall sense of relaxation."
B)  "The procedure is one whereby you use your imagination to relax and reduce the tension in your body."
C)  "The purpose is to become aware of one's bodily processes and to bring them under conscious control."
D)  "The goal is to gain mastery and control over one's attention,bringing about a special state of consciousness."

Question 8

Which action should the nurse take prior to educating clients about relaxation techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assisting the client in identifying triggers or sources of stress
B)  Performing a physical examination to qualify the client as a candidate for this therapy
C)  Obtaining an order from the physician
D)  Educating the client's family so they can be active participants in the therapy

Question 9

The nurse is caring for a client who suffered a stress-related myocardial infarction.Which client statement indicates that the client is ready to learn about the relationship of stress to physical illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I just need to take my blood pressure medication religiously."
B)  "The first thing I will do will be to cut down on my smoking."
C)  "My father had six heart attacks and survived them all.I plan to do the same."
D)  "I eat well and exercise.What else do you think could have led to my heart attack?"

Question 10

Which should the nurse recognize as the reason physical exercise is an effective relaxation technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical exercise stresses and strengthens the cardiovascular system.
B)  Physical exercise decreases the metabolic rate.
C)  Physical exercise decreases levels of norepinephrine in the brain.
D)  Physical exercise provides a natural outlet for releasing muscle tension.

Question 11

The nurse should recognize improvement in concentration and attention occurs with which relaxation technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biofeedback
B)  Physical exercise
C)  Meditation
D)  Mental imagery

Question 12

A client asks the nurse to explain the difference between modified (or passive)progressive relaxation and progressive relaxation.Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?

Accepted Answer

A)  "There is an increased focus on deep breathing in the modified version."
B)  "Only large muscle groups are targeted in the modified version."
C)  "There is no muscle contraction in the modified version."
D)  "The modified version is for clients with preexisting cardiovascular disease."

Question 13

Which response is a physiological manifestation of relaxation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased levels of norepinephrine
B)  Pupil dilation
C)  Reduced metabolic rate
D)  Increased levels of blood sugar

Question 14

The nurse working for a large corporation is teaching relaxation therapy to employees.Which relaxation technique should the nurse teach first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deep-breathing exercises
B)  Mental imagery
C)  Biofeedback
D)  Meditation

Question 15

A client diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder refuses to get out of bed.Which nursing statement best educates the client about the benefits of physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Depression is caused by the lack of certain brain chemicals that can increase with exercise."
B)  "Physical activity is good for everyone,regardless of their diagnosis."
C)  "Low-intensity exercise is more beneficial than high-impact exercise."
D)  "When you are physically active,it helps to lower your beta endorphins."

Exam 40: Relaxation Therapy