Reducing Stress To Improve Health Exam Prep Chapter.11

Chapter 11

REDUCING STRESS TO IMPROVE HEALTH

Multiple Choice

1. Stress has the potential to create the same body effects as which health problem?

A. Arthritis

B. Hypertension

C. Multiple sclerosis

D. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

2. Which health problem can be triggered by emotional reactivity to an acute stressor?

A. Muscle cramping

B. Lung infection

C. Gastrointestinal bleeding

D. Acute coronary syndrome

3. What effect does chronic stress have on cancer?

A. Accelerates metastasis

B. Reduces effects of white blood cells

C. Alters metabolism of glucose

D. Impacts red blood cell production

4. Which bodily function is affected by chronic stress that contributes to aging?

A. Shortened telomeres

B. Increased interleukin levels

C. Exaggerated platelet activity

D. Increased blood flow to muscles

5. Which population is most likely to experience the highest level of stress?

A. Men

B. Older adults

C. Low income level

D. High education level

6. Which is a behavioral intervention within cognitive behavioral therapy?

A. Time management

B. Relaxation exercises

C. Problem-solving skills
D. Interpersonal communication

7. Which should be included when instructing on the use of relaxation exercises to reduce stress?

A. Perform 3 times a week

B. Engage for at least 30 minutes

C. Practice in a quiet environment

D. Focus on situations that cause the stress

8. Which type of relaxation therapy focuses on “stepping back” and observing the flow of consciousness, maintaining an attitude of acceptance and attention on moment-to-moment reality?

A. Hypnosis

B. Mindfulness

C. Diaphragmatic breathing

D. Progressive muscle relaxation

9. Which type of relaxation therapy has been found to reduce insomnia and enhance sleep?

A. Hypnosis

B. Guided imagery

C. Diaphragmatic breathing

D. Progressive muscle relaxation

10. Which is a benefit of hatha yoga?

A. Integrates mind, body, and spirit

B. Maximizes challenging stretches

C. Enhances parasympathetic output

D. Deregulates the sympathetic nervous system

11. Which is an advantage of using the Internet for stress management?

A. Anonymity

B. Low-dropout rates

C. Enhanced compliance

D. Moderately priced user fees

12. Which type of technology can monitor stress-related symptoms in order to track the body’s stress response?

A. App

B. Smartphone

C. Wearable sensor

D. Software program

13. Which approach provides information about the physiological state to increase the ability to self-regulate signs of stress?

A. Yoga

B. Hypnosis

C. Biofeedback

D. Guided imagery

14. Which approach can cause either a stressful situation or provide a peaceful environment?

A. Mindfulness

B. Biofeedback

C. Virtual reality

D. Guided imagery

15. Which should be considered before implementing interventions that target a specific health behavior change?

A. Address the cause and effect of stress first

B. Identify if the health behavior is causing stress

C. Identify if stress is causing the health behavior

D. Determine how to incorporate stress reduction with the behavior change