Question 1

The basic physiologic response to stress is the same in all individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

During the stress response,glucocorticoids assist in:

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing blood glucose levels and stabilizing blood pressure 
B)  depressing and calming cerebral function 
C)  stimulating increased secretion of aldosterone and insulin 
D)  preventing excessive secretion of epinephrine 
A)  increasing blood glucose levels and stabilizing blood pressure 
B)  depressing and calming cerebral function 
C)  stimulating increased secretion of aldosterone and insulin 
D)  preventing excessive secretion of epinephrine A

Question 3

In which of the following disorders is stress NOT considered to be an exacerbating factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  cystic fibrosis 
B)  rheumatoid arthritis 
C)  herpes simplex 
D)  multiple sclerosis 
A)  cystic fibrosis 
B)  rheumatoid arthritis 
C)  herpes simplex 
D)  multiple sclerosis A

Question 4

A serious consequence of a major disaster,first recognized in war veterans is:

Accepted Answer

A)  stress ulcers 
B)  delayed tissue healing 
C)  posttraumatic stress disorder (PTS
D)  
D)  cancer 
A)  stress ulcers 
B)  delayed tissue healing 
C)  posttraumatic stress disorder (PTS
D)  
D)  cancer

Question 5

Selye defined 3 stages in the stress response.The third stage is designated as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  alarm stage 
B)  resistance stage 
C)  stage of exhaustion 
D)  maladaptive stage 
A)  alarm stage 
B)  resistance stage 
C)  stage of exhaustion 
D)  maladaptive stage

Question 6

In which of the following situations would the stress response be used to prevent blood pressure from dropping too low?

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 7

Severe,prolonged stress may cause acute renal failure or stress ulcers to develop due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a deficit of glucose and oxygen in the body 
B)  development of decompensated acidosis 
C)  prolonged vasoconstriction and ischemia 
D)  the supply of hormones has been exhausted 
A)  a deficit of glucose and oxygen in the body 
B)  development of decompensated acidosis 
C)  prolonged vasoconstriction and ischemia 
D)  the supply of hormones has been exhausted

Question 8

Which of the following may alter a person's perception of a stressor?

Accepted Answer

A)  the presence of several stressors at the same time 
B)  past experiences 
C)  lack of effective coping mechanisms 
D)  b,c 
E)  a,b,c 
A)  the presence of several stressors at the same time 
B)  past experiences 
C)  lack of effective coping mechanisms 
D)  b,c 
E)  a,b,c

Question 9

Possible complications caused by prolonged,severe stress include all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension 
B)  tension headache 
C)  diabetes mellitus 
D)  infection 
E)  blindness 
A)  hypertension 
B)  tension headache 
C)  diabetes mellitus 
D)  infection 
E)  blindness

The basic physiologic response to stress is the same in all individuals.

During the stress response,glucocorticoids assist in:

In which of the following disorders is stress NOT considered to be an exacerbating factor?

A serious consequence of a major disaster,first recognized in war veterans is:

Selye defined 3 stages in the stress response.The third stage is designated as the:

In which of the following situations would the stress response be used to prevent blood pressure from dropping too low?

Severe,prolonged stress may cause acute renal failure or stress ulcers to develop due to:

Which of the following may alter a person's perception of a stressor?

Possible complications caused by prolonged,severe stress include all EXCEPT:

Introduction to Pathophysiology

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Potential Complications of Pregnancy

Aging and Disease Processes

Effects of Immobility

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Environmental Hazards

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Exam 12: The Influence of Stress

The basic physiologic response to stress is the same in all individuals.

During the stress response,glucocorticoids assist in:

In which of the following disorders is stress NOT considered to be an exacerbating factor?

A serious consequence of a major disaster,first recognized in war veterans is:

Selye defined 3 stages in the stress response.The third stage is designated as the:

In which of the following situations would the stress response be used to prevent blood pressure from dropping too low?

Severe,prolonged stress may cause acute renal failure or stress ulcers to develop due to:

Which of the following may alter a person's perception of a stressor?

Possible complications caused by prolonged,severe stress include all EXCEPT:

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Inflammation and Healing

Immunity and Abnormal Responses

Infection

Neoplasms

Fluid,electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Diseases Associated With Adolescence

Potential Complications of Pregnancy

Aging and Disease Processes

Effects of Immobility

Pain

Substance Abuse

Environmental Hazards

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Selected Therapies

Blood and Lymphatic Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Respiratory Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Acute Neurological Disorders

Chronic Neurologic Disorders

Disorders of the Eye and Ear

Endocrine Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Skin Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

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