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Question 1 of 5

An inborn set of physiological changes that offset those of the fight or flight response is known as:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Relaxation response is an inborn set of physiological changes that offset those of the fight-or-flight response.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is educating a person about the process of cognitive restructuring. Which of the following actions should be taken at the end of this process?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The most effective approach to restructuring thought patterns is to first stop generating negative thoughts, then take a deep breath to relax, then think about how the thought process is affecting well-being, and last, select a new realistic thought pattern to replace the negative thought pattern.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is examining the ability of a phenylketonuria (PKU) screening test to distinguish correctly between newborns who have and who do not have the disease. Which of the following measures of accuracy of the instrument is being evaluated?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Validity refers to a test�s ability to correctly distinguish between diseased and nondiseased individuals.

Question 4 of 5

A mother is concerned because her 13-year-old daughter comes home happy one day and sad the next. Which of the following is the best initial response from the nurse?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Mood swings are typical during adolescence, but further investigation is needed if other concerning behaviors are present.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is interviewing members of a substance abuse unit at a local Veterans Administration (VA) hospital. Which of the following parts of a community is the nurse assessing?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The substance abuse unit is a subsystem within the larger community (the VA hospital and its network).

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