Which hormone prompts increased anxiety, vigilance, and arousal during a stress response?

a. Norepinephrine
b. Epinephrine
c. Cortisol
d. Adrenocorticotropic hormone


Ans: a. Norepinephrine

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A nurse is conducting a health interview on a newly admitted patient. To establish a trusting relationship with the patient, the nurse:

a. avoids eye contact to appear less threatening. b. demonstrates professionalism by not smiling. c. sits close and leans in slightly toward the patient. d. speaks in a slow rate of speech and low tone.

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The partner of a woman who has given birth to a healthy newborn says to the nurse, "I want to be involved, but I'm not sure that I'm able to care for such a little baby.". The nurse interprets this as indicating which of the following stages?

A) Expectations B) Reality C) Transition to mastery D) Taking-hold

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The suicide rate for incarcerated persons compared to the general population has been found to be:

a. lower b. about the same c. somewhat higher d. much higher

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Diuretics are used to treat fluid volume overload and calcium loss could occur

a. true b. false

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