Deck 12: The Influence of Stress

Question 1

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

Answer 1

True

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

blindness

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

internal hemorrhage from injuries in a car accident

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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 6

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

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 7

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

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

Question 8

During the stress response,glucocorticoids assist in:

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

Question 9

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

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