Hondros Nur 163 Exam 2 with Correct Answers 100% Correct
1. Eustress Positive stress
2. Distress Negative stress
3. Parasympathetic Rest and digest
4. Sympathetic response Fight or flight. Increased HR, BP, cardiac output,
blood glucose. Dilation of bronchial airways, pupil
dilation.
5. Cardiovascular signs of strss Racing/ pounding heart, increased pulse, in-
creased BP, cold/ clammy hands and feet, in-
creased blood glucose
6. Respiratory signs of stress Increased rate and depth of respirations, possible
hyperventilation with tingling in extremities. Faint-
ness, dizziness, possible seizures.
7. Musculoskeletal signs of stress Increased blood glucose to provide energy to mus-
cles, increased muscle tension in back, neck and
head. Tension headaches, teeth grinding, and back
aches.
8. Gastrointestinal signs of stress Decreased production of gastric enzymes, loss of
appetite, nausea, abdominal distinction, vomiting,
heartburn, ulcers. Decreased peristalsis resulting in
excess gas and constipation, but diarrhea is also
common.
9. Urinary signs of stress Decreased urinary output but increased urinary
frequency.
10. Psychological and emotional re-
sponse to stress
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, Hondros Nur 163 Exam 2 with Correct Answers 100% Correct
Anxiety, depression, anger, irritability, frustration,
overreaction, memory loss, lack of concentration,
insomnia
11. Physiological response to stress Muscle tension, headache, stomachache, acid re-
flux, tachycardia, hyperventilation, elevated BP
12. Behavioral response to stress Smoking, overeating, substance abuse
13. Major risks associated with stress Angina, heart rhythm abnormalities, heart attack,
stroke, infections, ulcers, GERD, IBS, sleep prob-
lems, headaches, muscle spasms.
14. Stressor activates what Hypothalamus response
15. Hypothalamus response to stress Secretes corticotropin-releasing factor
16. Corticotropin-releasing factor acti- Sympathetic nervous system, anterior pituitary and
vates what posterior pituitary glands
17. Activation of the sympathetic nervous Causes the release of catecholamines (epi, norepi,
system dopamine)
18. Activation of the anterior pituitary Causes the release the ACTH which causes release
gland of aldosterone and cortisol
19. Activation of the posterior pituitary Causes release of ADH increasing water retention
gland
20. Problem-focused coping Evaluating a situation and taking action to manage
or change the situation associated with the stressor.
Goal is to eliminate or reduce underlying cause.
21. Emotion-focused coping
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1. Eustress Positive stress
2. Distress Negative stress
3. Parasympathetic Rest and digest
4. Sympathetic response Fight or flight. Increased HR, BP, cardiac output,
blood glucose. Dilation of bronchial airways, pupil
dilation.
5. Cardiovascular signs of strss Racing/ pounding heart, increased pulse, in-
creased BP, cold/ clammy hands and feet, in-
creased blood glucose
6. Respiratory signs of stress Increased rate and depth of respirations, possible
hyperventilation with tingling in extremities. Faint-
ness, dizziness, possible seizures.
7. Musculoskeletal signs of stress Increased blood glucose to provide energy to mus-
cles, increased muscle tension in back, neck and
head. Tension headaches, teeth grinding, and back
aches.
8. Gastrointestinal signs of stress Decreased production of gastric enzymes, loss of
appetite, nausea, abdominal distinction, vomiting,
heartburn, ulcers. Decreased peristalsis resulting in
excess gas and constipation, but diarrhea is also
common.
9. Urinary signs of stress Decreased urinary output but increased urinary
frequency.
10. Psychological and emotional re-
sponse to stress
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, Hondros Nur 163 Exam 2 with Correct Answers 100% Correct
Anxiety, depression, anger, irritability, frustration,
overreaction, memory loss, lack of concentration,
insomnia
11. Physiological response to stress Muscle tension, headache, stomachache, acid re-
flux, tachycardia, hyperventilation, elevated BP
12. Behavioral response to stress Smoking, overeating, substance abuse
13. Major risks associated with stress Angina, heart rhythm abnormalities, heart attack,
stroke, infections, ulcers, GERD, IBS, sleep prob-
lems, headaches, muscle spasms.
14. Stressor activates what Hypothalamus response
15. Hypothalamus response to stress Secretes corticotropin-releasing factor
16. Corticotropin-releasing factor acti- Sympathetic nervous system, anterior pituitary and
vates what posterior pituitary glands
17. Activation of the sympathetic nervous Causes the release of catecholamines (epi, norepi,
system dopamine)
18. Activation of the anterior pituitary Causes the release the ACTH which causes release
gland of aldosterone and cortisol
19. Activation of the posterior pituitary Causes release of ADH increasing water retention
gland
20. Problem-focused coping Evaluating a situation and taking action to manage
or change the situation associated with the stressor.
Goal is to eliminate or reduce underlying cause.
21. Emotion-focused coping
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