ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (PMH-BC)
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Stress as a biological response - {Verified Answer Guide}-
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.
,Adaptation - {Verified Answer Guide}-Restoration of the
body to homeostasis following a physiological and/or
psychological response to stress.
Maladaptive - {Verified Answer Guide}-A failure of the
body to return to homeostasis following a physiological
and/or psychological response to stress, disrupting the
individuals integrity.
Hans Selye - {Verified Answer Guide}-Who came up with
"flight or flight?"
Hans Selye - {Verified Answer Guide}-Who defined stress
as the state manifested by a specific syndrome, which
consists of all the nonspecifically induced changes within
a biological system"?
General adaptation syndrome (GAS) - {Verified Answer
Guide}-Style called stress the general reaction of the
body to stress known as?
,Physiological needs - {Verified Answer Guide}-The basic
fundamental needs include food, water, air, sleep,
exercise, elimination, shelter, and sexual expression
Safety and security - {Verified Answer Guide}-Needs at
this level are for avoiding harm, maintaining comfort,
order, structure, physical safety, freedom from fear, and
protection
Love and belonging - {Verified Answer Guide}-Need are
for giving and receiving of affection, companionship,
satisfactory interpersonal relationships, and
identification within a group
Self-esteem, esteem-of-others - {Verified Answer Guide}-
The individual seeks self-respect and respect from
others, works to achieve success and recognition. In
work, and desires prestige from accomplishments
, Self-actualization - {Verified Answer Guide}-The
individual possesses a feeling of self fulfillment and the
realization of his or her highest potential.
Alarm reaction stage - {Verified Answer Guide}-During
this stage the response of the "fight or flight" is initiated.
Part of (GAS)
Stage of resistance - {Verified Answer Guide}-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 exhaustion - {Verified Answer Guide}-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)
Epinephrine and norepinephrine run through the
bloodstream, pupil dilate, increase in secretion from the
Certification Exam Guide – Study Tips & Practice
Resources
Stress as a biological response - {Verified Answer Guide}-
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.
,Adaptation - {Verified Answer Guide}-Restoration of the
body to homeostasis following a physiological and/or
psychological response to stress.
Maladaptive - {Verified Answer Guide}-A failure of the
body to return to homeostasis following a physiological
and/or psychological response to stress, disrupting the
individuals integrity.
Hans Selye - {Verified Answer Guide}-Who came up with
"flight or flight?"
Hans Selye - {Verified Answer Guide}-Who defined stress
as the state manifested by a specific syndrome, which
consists of all the nonspecifically induced changes within
a biological system"?
General adaptation syndrome (GAS) - {Verified Answer
Guide}-Style called stress the general reaction of the
body to stress known as?
,Physiological needs - {Verified Answer Guide}-The basic
fundamental needs include food, water, air, sleep,
exercise, elimination, shelter, and sexual expression
Safety and security - {Verified Answer Guide}-Needs at
this level are for avoiding harm, maintaining comfort,
order, structure, physical safety, freedom from fear, and
protection
Love and belonging - {Verified Answer Guide}-Need are
for giving and receiving of affection, companionship,
satisfactory interpersonal relationships, and
identification within a group
Self-esteem, esteem-of-others - {Verified Answer Guide}-
The individual seeks self-respect and respect from
others, works to achieve success and recognition. In
work, and desires prestige from accomplishments
, Self-actualization - {Verified Answer Guide}-The
individual possesses a feeling of self fulfillment and the
realization of his or her highest potential.
Alarm reaction stage - {Verified Answer Guide}-During
this stage the response of the "fight or flight" is initiated.
Part of (GAS)
Stage of resistance - {Verified Answer Guide}-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 exhaustion - {Verified Answer Guide}-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)
Epinephrine and norepinephrine run through the
bloodstream, pupil dilate, increase in secretion from the
