NUR 502 Exam Study Guide with Questions and Answers

NUR 502 Exam Study Guide with Questions and Answers A 10-year-old female is arriving at a national spelling bee contest. Herheart starts beating faster and harder, and she begins to sweat. Whichof the following is she experiencing? A. Anticipatory response B. Homeostasis C. Reactive response D. Exhaustion stage ANSWER A. Anticipatory response A 35-year-old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal medulla. He experiences elevated blood pressure, pupil dilation, "goose bumps," and increased anxiety. Which of the following hormones is the predominant one released by the tumor? A. Antidiuretic hormone B. Acetylcholine C. Norepinephrine D. Cortisol ANSWER C. Norepinephrine Stress induces sympathetic stimulation of the adrenal medulla. This causes the secretion of catecholamines, which include: A. Epinephrine and aldosterone B. Norepinephrine and cortisol C. Epinephrine and norepinephrine D. Cortisol and aldosterone ANSWER Epinephrine and norepinephrine