Deck 26: Stress and Associated Problems

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

fight or flight.

Question 2

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 2

Internal hemorrhage from injuries in a car accident

Question 3

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

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.

Answer 3

prolonged vasoconstriction and ischemia.

Question 4

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.

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

Question 5

Selye defined three 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 6

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.

Question 7

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) A, B, and C

Question 8

During the stress response, endorphins act as:

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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