ahs 180 mid term Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
one of the more common medical abbreviations used in the hospitals is STAT ,
which means right away - Correct answer-True
all stress is bad because it inhibits your ability to do well - Correct answer-false
being sad after a painful disappointment or the loss of a loved one is a normal part
of the grieving - Correct answer-true
which term is best defined as " how our mind and body react to an environment
that is largely shaped by our perceptions of an event or situation" - Correct answer-
Stress reaction
what happens to blood pressure in response to stress? - Correct answer-it increases
what happens to the production of adrenaline in response to stress - Correct
answer-it increases
what is the medical term for a fast heart rate - Correct answer-tachycardia
what is the medical term for a fast breathing rate - Correct answer-tachypnea
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,Hans Seyle, the father of stress research , coined the term ____ to describe positive
stress and ____ for negative stress - Correct answer-eustress; distress
chronic high blood pressure is a major risk factor for - Correct answer-heart attack
and/or stroke
what is a very common emotional response to high levels of stress - Correct
answer-depression
which element serves as an early warning detection system that alerts you that you
need to do something - Correct answer-stress signals
worrying is destructive and wasteful, so a good strategy is counteract useless
worrying is to convert it to _____ - Correct answer-constructive concern
the most important aspect of stress is that it's ____ determined - Correct answer-
individually
By changing the meaning of an event to reduces stress, you are ___. - Correct
answer-reframing your thinking
which phrase best exemplifies the concept of reframing your thinking - Correct
answer-turn lemons into lemonade
which of the following is a physiological benefit of laughter - Correct answer-is
lowers blood pressure
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, How many hours of sleep do experts recommend per night for adults? - Correct
answer-7 to 9 hours
what stage of sleep is the deepest and allows for recharging and regeneration -
Correct answer-NREM
what sort of stimulants should you avoid prior to going to bed - Correct answer-
coffee and chocolate
vigorous exercise can trigger a "natural high" due to the release of chemicals called
- Correct answer-Endorphins
eating certain nuts may help you feel more relaxed because they increase levels of
what chemical in the brain? - Correct answer-Serotonin
Which type of breathing is fast becoming a part of mainstream medical practices
and is used in stress reduction workshops? - Correct answer-Pranayama
Communication can be in verbal, nonverbal or written/electronic form - Correct
answer-true
if you want a recipe for the effective communication process you must have four
basic ingredients :a sender a clear message a , receiver and a mechanisms for
feedback - Correct answer-true
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Answers Graded A+
one of the more common medical abbreviations used in the hospitals is STAT ,
which means right away - Correct answer-True
all stress is bad because it inhibits your ability to do well - Correct answer-false
being sad after a painful disappointment or the loss of a loved one is a normal part
of the grieving - Correct answer-true
which term is best defined as " how our mind and body react to an environment
that is largely shaped by our perceptions of an event or situation" - Correct answer-
Stress reaction
what happens to blood pressure in response to stress? - Correct answer-it increases
what happens to the production of adrenaline in response to stress - Correct
answer-it increases
what is the medical term for a fast heart rate - Correct answer-tachycardia
what is the medical term for a fast breathing rate - Correct answer-tachypnea
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,Hans Seyle, the father of stress research , coined the term ____ to describe positive
stress and ____ for negative stress - Correct answer-eustress; distress
chronic high blood pressure is a major risk factor for - Correct answer-heart attack
and/or stroke
what is a very common emotional response to high levels of stress - Correct
answer-depression
which element serves as an early warning detection system that alerts you that you
need to do something - Correct answer-stress signals
worrying is destructive and wasteful, so a good strategy is counteract useless
worrying is to convert it to _____ - Correct answer-constructive concern
the most important aspect of stress is that it's ____ determined - Correct answer-
individually
By changing the meaning of an event to reduces stress, you are ___. - Correct
answer-reframing your thinking
which phrase best exemplifies the concept of reframing your thinking - Correct
answer-turn lemons into lemonade
which of the following is a physiological benefit of laughter - Correct answer-is
lowers blood pressure
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, How many hours of sleep do experts recommend per night for adults? - Correct
answer-7 to 9 hours
what stage of sleep is the deepest and allows for recharging and regeneration -
Correct answer-NREM
what sort of stimulants should you avoid prior to going to bed - Correct answer-
coffee and chocolate
vigorous exercise can trigger a "natural high" due to the release of chemicals called
- Correct answer-Endorphins
eating certain nuts may help you feel more relaxed because they increase levels of
what chemical in the brain? - Correct answer-Serotonin
Which type of breathing is fast becoming a part of mainstream medical practices
and is used in stress reduction workshops? - Correct answer-Pranayama
Communication can be in verbal, nonverbal or written/electronic form - Correct
answer-true
if you want a recipe for the effective communication process you must have four
basic ingredients :a sender a clear message a , receiver and a mechanisms for
feedback - Correct answer-true
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