ANCC PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING (PMH-BC) CERTIFICATION EXAM
GUIDE |140 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS | 2026 LATEST UPDATED
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The state manifested by a specific syndrome, which consist of all the nonspecifically-
induced changes within a biological system. This is known also as Fight or flight.
Stress as a biological response
Restoration of the body to homeostasis following a physiological and/or psychological
response to stress.
Adaptation
A failure of the body to return to homeostasis following a physiological and/or
psychological response to stress, disrupting the individuals integrity.
Maladaptive
Who came up with "flight or flight?"
Hans Selye
Who defined stress as the state manifested by a specific syndrome, which consists of all the
nonspecifically induced changes within a biological system"?
Hans Selye
Style called stress the general reaction of the body to stress known as?
,General adaptation syndrome (GAS)
The basic fundamental needs include food, water, air, sleep, exercise, elimination, shelter,
and sexual expression
Physiological needs
Needs at this level are for avoiding harm, maintaining comfort, order, structure, physical
safety, freedom from fear, and protection
Safety and security
Need are for giving and receiving of affection, companionship, satisfactory interpersonal
relationships, and identification within a group
Love and belonging
The individual seeks self-respect and respect from others, works to achieve success and
recognition. In work, and desires prestige from accomplishments
Self-esteem, esteem-of-others
The individual possesses a feeling of self fulfillment and the realization of his or her highest
potential.
Self-actualization
During this stage the response of the "fight or flight" is initiated. Part of (GAS)
Alarm reaction stage
your body systems start to resist or fight the stressor. If the adaptation occurs the next step
is prevented or delayed. (Part of GAS)
, Stage of resistance
Occurs when their is a prolonged exposure to the stressor to which the body becomes
adjusted. The adaptive energy is deleted and the individual can no longer draw from the
resources for adaptation. (Part of GAS)
Stage of exhaustion
What are the initial stress responses? "Fight or flight"
Epinephrine and norepinephrine run through the bloodstream, pupil dilate, increase in secretion
from the lacrimal glands, respiration increases, heart rate,B/P increase, sphincter contracts,
decrease glycogen synthesis, ureter motility increases, increased sweating.
chemicals that transmit information across the synapse to a receiving neuron's dendrites
Neurotransmitters
This event is one that creates changes in the life pattern of the individual, requires
significant adjustment in lifestyle, and taxes available personal resources. The change can
be positive or negative.
Stress as an environmental event
This definition of stress is appraised by the individual as taxing or exceeding his or her
resources and endangering her or her well-being.
Stress as a transaction between individual and environment
What is stress management?
The utilization of coping strategies in response to stressful situations
NURSING (PMH-BC) CERTIFICATION EXAM
GUIDE |140 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS | 2026 LATEST UPDATED
| GET A+
The state manifested by a specific syndrome, which consist of all the nonspecifically-
induced changes within a biological system. This is known also as Fight or flight.
Stress as a biological response
Restoration of the body to homeostasis following a physiological and/or psychological
response to stress.
Adaptation
A failure of the body to return to homeostasis following a physiological and/or
psychological response to stress, disrupting the individuals integrity.
Maladaptive
Who came up with "flight or flight?"
Hans Selye
Who defined stress as the state manifested by a specific syndrome, which consists of all the
nonspecifically induced changes within a biological system"?
Hans Selye
Style called stress the general reaction of the body to stress known as?
,General adaptation syndrome (GAS)
The basic fundamental needs include food, water, air, sleep, exercise, elimination, shelter,
and sexual expression
Physiological needs
Needs at this level are for avoiding harm, maintaining comfort, order, structure, physical
safety, freedom from fear, and protection
Safety and security
Need are for giving and receiving of affection, companionship, satisfactory interpersonal
relationships, and identification within a group
Love and belonging
The individual seeks self-respect and respect from others, works to achieve success and
recognition. In work, and desires prestige from accomplishments
Self-esteem, esteem-of-others
The individual possesses a feeling of self fulfillment and the realization of his or her highest
potential.
Self-actualization
During this stage the response of the "fight or flight" is initiated. Part of (GAS)
Alarm reaction stage
your body systems start to resist or fight the stressor. If the adaptation occurs the next step
is prevented or delayed. (Part of GAS)
, Stage of resistance
Occurs when their is a prolonged exposure to the stressor to which the body becomes
adjusted. The adaptive energy is deleted and the individual can no longer draw from the
resources for adaptation. (Part of GAS)
Stage of exhaustion
What are the initial stress responses? "Fight or flight"
Epinephrine and norepinephrine run through the bloodstream, pupil dilate, increase in secretion
from the lacrimal glands, respiration increases, heart rate,B/P increase, sphincter contracts,
decrease glycogen synthesis, ureter motility increases, increased sweating.
chemicals that transmit information across the synapse to a receiving neuron's dendrites
Neurotransmitters
This event is one that creates changes in the life pattern of the individual, requires
significant adjustment in lifestyle, and taxes available personal resources. The change can
be positive or negative.
Stress as an environmental event
This definition of stress is appraised by the individual as taxing or exceeding his or her
resources and endangering her or her well-being.
Stress as a transaction between individual and environment
What is stress management?
The utilization of coping strategies in response to stressful situations
