Levels and Manifestations of Anxiety

Question 1

sensation that something is different or needs special attention

Answer 1

Mild anxiety (1)

Question 2

this type motivates people to make changes or engage in goal - directed activity

Answer 2

Mild anxiety (1)

Question 3

Manifestations - sharpened sense, wide perceptual field, increased motivation, increased learning ability,restlessness, fidgeting

Answer 3

Mild severity

Question 4

disturbing feeling that something is definitely wrong

Answer 4

Moderate anxiety (2)

Question 5

the person becomes nervous or agitated, has difficulty concentrating but can still be redirected to the topic

Answer 5

Moderate severity

Question 6

Manifestations - selectively attentive, cannot connect thoughts, muscle tension, diaphoresis, headache, frequent
urination, dry mouth, high pitch voice

Answer 6

Moderate severity (2)

Question 7

panic and more primitive survival skills take over

Answer 7

Severe anxiety (3)

Question 8

the person has trouble thinking and reasoning

Answer 8

Severe anxiety (3)

Question 9

Manifestation - vital signs increase, restless, irritable, angry, cannot complete tasks, feels dread or horror, crying,
trembling, chest pain, nausea, vomiting

Answer 9

Severe anxiety (3)

Question 10

the most severe level of anxiety

Answer 10

Panic attack (4)

Question 11

the person has no coherent thought

Answer 11

Panic attack (4)

Question 12

Manifestations - cannot process environmental stimuli, distorted perceptions, no verbal communication,
delusions, or hallucinations, suicidal, may bolt or run (flight), totally immobile (freeze) or become mute

Answer 12

Panic anxiety (4)

Question 13

what anxiety: ensure that client follows your instructions, refocus client with CALM IMAGERY, speak in short, simple,
easy to understand sentences, assess client continuously if he/she understand your instructions

Answer 13

Moderate anxiety (2)

Question 14

what anxiety: lower client’s anxiety level (ensure safety and grounding), remain with the client, talk in calm, low
voice, if restless WALK with the client while talking

Answer 14

Severe anxiety (3)

Question 15

what anxiety: safety is primary concern, keep talking to client in a comforting manner, proceed to a small quiet non -
stimulating environment, reassure that it is only anxiety, remain with the client until panic recedes

Answer 15

Panic anxiety (4)