Question 1

Hans Selye defined his general adaptation syndrome concept, which is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  fight or flight. 
B)  compensate or compromise. 
C)  restrain or release. 
D)  avoid and flee. 
A)  fight or flight. 
B)  compensate or compromise. 
C)  restrain or release. 
D)  avoid and flee. A

Question 2

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)  A, B, and C 
A)  The presence of several stressors at the same time 
B)  Past experiences 
C)  Lack of effective coping mechanisms 
D)  A, B, and C D

Question 3

Severe, prolonged stress may cause acute renal failure or stress ulcers to develop as a result of:

Accepted Answer

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

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

Improved function of the heart and brain during a stress response results from:
1) glycogenesis.
2) bronchodilation.
3) vasoconstriction in the skin and viscera.
4) decreased metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2 
B)  2, 3 
C)  2, 4 
D)  3, 4 
A)  1, 2 
B)  2, 3 
C)  2, 4 
D)  3, 4

Question 6

The stress response involves the integrated action of the:
1) hypothalamus.
2) hypophysis.
3) sympathetic nervous system.
4) adrenal glands.

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 3 
B)  2, 3 
C)  1, 2, 4 
D)  1, 2, 3, 4 
A)  1, 3 
B)  2, 3 
C)  1, 2, 4 
D)  1, 2, 3, 4

Question 7

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 8

Selye defined three 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 9

During the stress response, endorphins act as:

Accepted Answer

A)  pain blockers. 
B)  cerebral function depressors. 
C)  stimulators of increased secretion of aldosterone and insulin. 
D)  an enhancer of the immune response. 
A)  pain blockers. 
B)  cerebral function depressors. 
C)  stimulators of increased secretion of aldosterone and insulin. 
D)  an enhancer of the immune response.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension. 
B)  tension headache. 
C)  diabetes mellitus. 
D)  blindness. 
A)  hypertension. 
B)  tension headache. 
C)  diabetes mellitus. 
D)  blindness.

Hans Selye defined his general adaptation syndrome concept, which is also known as:

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

Severe, prolonged stress may cause acute renal failure or stress ulcers to develop as a result of:

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

Improved function of the heart and brain during a stress response results from: 1) glycogenesis. 2) bronchodilation. 3) vasoconstriction in the skin and viscera. 4) decreased metabolic rate.

The stress response involves the integrated action of the: 1) hypothalamus. 2) hypophysis. 3) sympathetic nervous system. 4) adrenal glands.

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

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

During the stress response, endorphins act as:

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

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Exam 26: Stress and Associated Problems

Hans Selye defined his general adaptation syndrome concept, which is also known as:

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

Severe, prolonged stress may cause acute renal failure or stress ulcers to develop as a result of:

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

Improved function of the heart and brain during a stress response results from: 1) glycogenesis. 2) bronchodilation. 3) vasoconstriction in the skin and viscera. 4) decreased metabolic rate.

The stress response involves the integrated action of the: 1) hypothalamus. 2) hypophysis. 3) sympathetic nervous system. 4) adrenal glands.

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

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

During the stress response, endorphins act as:

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

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

Pain

Inflammation and Healing

Infection

Immunity

Skin Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Blood and Circulatory System Disorders

Lymphatic System Disorders

Cardiovascular System Disorders

Respiratory System Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Disorders of the Eye, Ear, and Other Sensory Organs

Endocrine System Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders

Neoplasms and Cancer

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Complications due to Pregnancy

Complications due to Adolescence

Complications due to Aging

Immobility and Associated Problems

Substance Abuse and Associated Problems

Environmental Hazards and Associated Problems

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