Test Bank For Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition VanMeter 209
Chapter 26: Stress and Associated Problems
VanMeter and Hubert: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th
Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Hans Selye defined his general adaptation syndrome concept, which is also known as
a. fight or flight.
b. compensate or compromise.
c. restrain or release.
d. avoid and flee.
ANS> A
2. Improved function of the heart and brain during a stress response results from
1. glycogenesis.
2. bronchodilation.
3. vasoconstriction in the skin and viscera.
4. decreased metabolic rate.
a. 1, 2
b. 2, 3
c. 2, 4
d. 3, 4
ANS> B
3. In which of the following situations would the stress response be used to prevent blood
pressure from dropping too low?
a. Increasing anger during an argument
b. Writing a final examination
c. Fear about a medical diagnosis
d. Internal hemorrhage from injuries in a car accident
ANS> D
4. During the stress response, endorphins act as
a. pain blockers.
b. cerebral function depressors.
c. stimulators of increased secretion of aldosterone and insulin.
d. an enhancer of the immune response.
ANS> A
5. Severe, prolonged stress may cause acute renal failure or stress ulcers to develop as a result of
a. a deficit of glucose and oxygen in the body.
b. the development of decompensated acidosis.
c. prolonged vasoconstriction and ischemia.
d. the supply of hormones having been exhausted.
ANS> C
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6. Selye defined three stages in the stress response. The third stage is designated as the
a. alarm stage.
b. resistance stage.
c. stage of exhaustion.
d. maladaptive stage.
ANS> C
7. The stress response involves the integrated action of the
1. hypothalamus.
2. hypophysis.
3. sympathetic nervous system.
4. adrenal glands.
a. 1, 3
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 2, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4
ANS> D
8. Possible complications caused by prolonged, severe stress include all of the following
EXCEPT
a. hypertension.
b. tension headache.
c. diabetes mellitus.
d. blindness.
ANS> D
9. A serious consequence of a major disaster, first recognized in war veterans is
a. stress ulcers.
b. delayed tissue healing.
c. posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
d. cancer.
ANS> C
10. Which of the following may alter a person’s perception of a stressor?
a. The presence of several stressors at the same time
b. Past experiences
c. Lack of effective coping mechanisms
d. A, B, and C
ANS> D
11. Eustress is associated with
a. motivation.
b. high blood pressure.
c. creativity.
d. motivation and creativity.
ANS> D
Chapter 26: Stress and Associated Problems
VanMeter and Hubert: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th
Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Hans Selye defined his general adaptation syndrome concept, which is also known as
a. fight or flight.
b. compensate or compromise.
c. restrain or release.
d. avoid and flee.
ANS> A
2. Improved function of the heart and brain during a stress response results from
1. glycogenesis.
2. bronchodilation.
3. vasoconstriction in the skin and viscera.
4. decreased metabolic rate.
a. 1, 2
b. 2, 3
c. 2, 4
d. 3, 4
ANS> B
3. In which of the following situations would the stress response be used to prevent blood
pressure from dropping too low?
a. Increasing anger during an argument
b. Writing a final examination
c. Fear about a medical diagnosis
d. Internal hemorrhage from injuries in a car accident
ANS> D
4. During the stress response, endorphins act as
a. pain blockers.
b. cerebral function depressors.
c. stimulators of increased secretion of aldosterone and insulin.
d. an enhancer of the immune response.
ANS> A
5. Severe, prolonged stress may cause acute renal failure or stress ulcers to develop as a result of
a. a deficit of glucose and oxygen in the body.
b. the development of decompensated acidosis.
c. prolonged vasoconstriction and ischemia.
d. the supply of hormones having been exhausted.
ANS> C
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6. Selye defined three stages in the stress response. The third stage is designated as the
a. alarm stage.
b. resistance stage.
c. stage of exhaustion.
d. maladaptive stage.
ANS> C
7. The stress response involves the integrated action of the
1. hypothalamus.
2. hypophysis.
3. sympathetic nervous system.
4. adrenal glands.
a. 1, 3
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 2, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4
ANS> D
8. Possible complications caused by prolonged, severe stress include all of the following
EXCEPT
a. hypertension.
b. tension headache.
c. diabetes mellitus.
d. blindness.
ANS> D
9. A serious consequence of a major disaster, first recognized in war veterans is
a. stress ulcers.
b. delayed tissue healing.
c. posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
d. cancer.
ANS> C
10. Which of the following may alter a person’s perception of a stressor?
a. The presence of several stressors at the same time
b. Past experiences
c. Lack of effective coping mechanisms
d. A, B, and C
ANS> D
11. Eustress is associated with
a. motivation.
b. high blood pressure.
c. creativity.
d. motivation and creativity.
ANS> D
