NUR 529 Module II (ch 7-8,10-12) Exam
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What is the definition of stress as defined by Selye - Answer✔A state manifested by a specific
syndrome of the body developed in response to any stimuli that made an intense systemic
demand on it.
adaptation - Answer✔The ability to respond to challenges of physical or psychological
homeostasis and to return to a balanced state
homeostasis - Answer✔the purposeful maintenance of a stable internal environment
3 stages of general adaptation syndrome? - Answer✔alarm, resistance, exhaustion
host - Answer✔any organism capable of supporting the nutritional and physical growth
requirements of another organism
infectious disease - Answer✔result from the interaction of an agent, a susceptible host, and
environmental conditions that promote infection
colonization - Answer✔presence and multiplication of a living organism on or within the host
microflora - Answer✔bacteria inhabiting exposed surfaces of the body
ie: normal intestinal flora
Prions - Answer✔protein particles that can transmit infection by self-propagating
allostasis - Answer✔term used to describe the process by which the body responds to stressors
in order to regain homeostasis
examples of emotional coping mechanisms - Answer✔meditation, journaling, positive thinking,
forgiveness, reframing, talking it out, therapist
examples of behavioral coping mechanisms - Answer✔seeking social/financial support, gaining
knowledge or skills, taking time out/away from the problem
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