ANCC PSYCHIATRIC-MENTAL HEALTH NURSING (PMH-BC)
CERTIFICATION EXAM GUIDE |140 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS | 2026 LATEST UPDATED | GET A+
Stress as a biological response - (Answer)The state manifested by a specific syndrome, which
consist of all the nonspecifically-induced changes within a biological system. This is known also
as Fight or flight.
Adaptation - (Answer)Restoration of the body to homeostasis following a physiological and/or
psychological response to stress.
Maladaptive - (Answer)A failure of the body to return to homeostasis following a physiological
and/or psychological response to stress, disrupting the individuals integrity.
Hans Selye - (Answer)Who came up with "flight or flight?"
Hans Selye - (Answer)Who defined stress as the state manifested by a specific syndrome, which
consists of all the nonspecifically induced changes within a biological system"?
General adaptation syndrome (GAS) - (Answer)Style called stress the general reaction of the
body to stress known as?
,Physiological needs - (Answer)The basic fundamental needs include food, water, air, sleep,
exercise, elimination, shelter, and sexual expression
Safety and security - (Answer)Needs at this level are for avoiding harm, maintaining comfort,
order, structure, physical safety, freedom from fear, and protection
Love and belonging - (Answer)Need are for giving and receiving of affection, companionship,
satisfactory interpersonal relationships, and identification within a group
Self-esteem, esteem-of-others - (Answer)The individual seeks self-respect and respect from
others, works to achieve success and recognition. In work, and desires prestige from
accomplishments
Self-actualization - (Answer)The individual possesses a feeling of self fulfillment and the
realization of his or her highest potential.
Alarm reaction stage - (Answer)During this stage the response of the "fight or flight" is initiated.
Part of (GAS)
, Stage of resistance - (Answer)your body systems start to resist or fight the stressor. If the
adaptation occurs the next step is prevented or delayed. (Part of GAS)
Stage of exhaustion - (Answer)Occurs when their is a prolonged exposure to the stressor to
which the body becomes adjusted. The adaptive energy is deleted and the individual can no
longer draw from the resources for adaptation. (Part of GAS)
Epinephrine and norepinephrine run through the bloodstream, pupil dilate, increase in secretion
from the lacrimal glands, respiration increases, heart rate,B/P increase, sphincter contracts,
decrease glycogen synthesis, ureter motility increases, increased sweating. - (Answer)What are
the initial stress responses? "Fight or flight"
Neurotransmitters - (Answer)chemicals that transmit information across the synapse to a
receiving neuron's dendrites
Stress as an environmental event - (Answer)This event is one that creates changes in the life
pattern of the individual, requires significant adjustment in lifestyle, and taxes available personal
resources. The change can be positive or negative.
CERTIFICATION EXAM GUIDE |140 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
EXPERT SOLUTIONS | 2026 LATEST UPDATED | GET A+
Stress as a biological response - (Answer)The state manifested by a specific syndrome, which
consist of all the nonspecifically-induced changes within a biological system. This is known also
as Fight or flight.
Adaptation - (Answer)Restoration of the body to homeostasis following a physiological and/or
psychological response to stress.
Maladaptive - (Answer)A failure of the body to return to homeostasis following a physiological
and/or psychological response to stress, disrupting the individuals integrity.
Hans Selye - (Answer)Who came up with "flight or flight?"
Hans Selye - (Answer)Who defined stress as the state manifested by a specific syndrome, which
consists of all the nonspecifically induced changes within a biological system"?
General adaptation syndrome (GAS) - (Answer)Style called stress the general reaction of the
body to stress known as?
,Physiological needs - (Answer)The basic fundamental needs include food, water, air, sleep,
exercise, elimination, shelter, and sexual expression
Safety and security - (Answer)Needs at this level are for avoiding harm, maintaining comfort,
order, structure, physical safety, freedom from fear, and protection
Love and belonging - (Answer)Need are for giving and receiving of affection, companionship,
satisfactory interpersonal relationships, and identification within a group
Self-esteem, esteem-of-others - (Answer)The individual seeks self-respect and respect from
others, works to achieve success and recognition. In work, and desires prestige from
accomplishments
Self-actualization - (Answer)The individual possesses a feeling of self fulfillment and the
realization of his or her highest potential.
Alarm reaction stage - (Answer)During this stage the response of the "fight or flight" is initiated.
Part of (GAS)
, Stage of resistance - (Answer)your body systems start to resist or fight the stressor. If the
adaptation occurs the next step is prevented or delayed. (Part of GAS)
Stage of exhaustion - (Answer)Occurs when their is a prolonged exposure to the stressor to
which the body becomes adjusted. The adaptive energy is deleted and the individual can no
longer draw from the resources for adaptation. (Part of GAS)
Epinephrine and norepinephrine run through the bloodstream, pupil dilate, increase in secretion
from the lacrimal glands, respiration increases, heart rate,B/P increase, sphincter contracts,
decrease glycogen synthesis, ureter motility increases, increased sweating. - (Answer)What are
the initial stress responses? "Fight or flight"
Neurotransmitters - (Answer)chemicals that transmit information across the synapse to a
receiving neuron's dendrites
Stress as an environmental event - (Answer)This event is one that creates changes in the life
pattern of the individual, requires significant adjustment in lifestyle, and taxes available personal
resources. The change can be positive or negative.
