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NUR 303 Exam #2 MAKE SURE TO
KNOW Questions and Correct Answers
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) Ans: A three-stage
physiological response developed by Hans Selye to explain how the
body reacts to stress.
Alarm stage Ans: The 'fight-or-flight' response — the sympathetic
nervous system activates; adrenaline, norepinephrine, and cortisol
levels rise.
Resistance stage Ans: The body attempts to adapt to the stressor;
hormone levels stabilize, and energy is directed toward
maintaining homeostasis.
Exhaustion stage Ans: Prolonged exposure to stress depletes the
body's resources, leading to fatigue, weakened immunity, and
increased risk of illness.
Nursing relevance of GAS Ans: Nurses must recognize prolonged
stress responses, which can affect wound healing, immune
function, and patient recovery.
CAUTIs (Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections) Ans: A
urinary tract infection that develops in a patient who has had an
indwelling urinary catheter for more than 48 hours.
Causes of CAUTIs Ans: Poor aseptic insertion, prolonged catheter
use, or contamination from the drainage system.
Prevention of CAUTIs Ans: Use aseptic technique for insertion,
keep the drainage bag below bladder level, ensure a closed
drainage system, perform daily catheter care and remove the
catheter as soon as it's no longer necessary.
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NUR 303 Exam #2 MAKE SURE TO
KNOW Questions and Correct Answers
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) Ans: A three-stage
physiological response developed by Hans Selye to explain how the
body reacts to stress.
Alarm stage Ans: The 'fight-or-flight' response — the sympathetic
nervous system activates; adrenaline, norepinephrine, and cortisol
levels rise.
Resistance stage Ans: The body attempts to adapt to the stressor;
hormone levels stabilize, and energy is directed toward
maintaining homeostasis.
Exhaustion stage Ans: Prolonged exposure to stress depletes the
body's resources, leading to fatigue, weakened immunity, and
increased risk of illness.
Nursing relevance of GAS Ans: Nurses must recognize prolonged
stress responses, which can affect wound healing, immune
function, and patient recovery.
CAUTIs (Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections) Ans: A
urinary tract infection that develops in a patient who has had an
indwelling urinary catheter for more than 48 hours.
Causes of CAUTIs Ans: Poor aseptic insertion, prolonged catheter
use, or contamination from the drainage system.
Prevention of CAUTIs Ans: Use aseptic technique for insertion,
keep the drainage bag below bladder level, ensure a closed
drainage system, perform daily catheter care and remove the
catheter as soon as it's no longer necessary.
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