PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING STUDY GUIDE EXAM #1 Q&A
Stress as a biological response - ANSWER -The state manifested by a specific
syndrome, which consist of all the nonspecifically-induced changes within a biological
system. This is known also as Fight or flight.
Adaptation - ANSWER -Restoration of the body to homeostasis following a
physiological and/or psychological response to stress.
Maladaptive - ANSWER -A failure of the body to return to homeostasis following a
physiological and/or psychological response to stress, disrupting the individuals
integrity.
Hans Selye - ANSWER -Who came up with "flight or flight?"
Hans Selye - ANSWER -Who defined stress as the state manifested by a specific
syndrome, which consists of all the nonspecifically induced changes within a biological
system"?
General adaptation syndrome (GAS) - ANSWER -Style called stress the general
reaction of the body to stress known as?
Physiological needs - ANSWER -The basic fundamental needs include food, water, air,
sleep, exercise, elimination, shelter, and sexual expression
Safety and security - ANSWER -Needs at this level are for avoiding harm, maintaining
comfort, order, structure, physical safety, freedom from fear, and protection
Love and belonging - ANSWER -Need are for giving and receiving of affection,
companionship, satisfactory interpersonal relationships, and identification within a group
Self-esteem, esteem-of-others - ANSWER -The individual seeks self-respect and
respect from others, works to achieve success and recognition. In work, and desires
prestige from accomplishments
Self-actualization - ANSWER -The individual possesses a feeling of self fulfillment and
the realization of his or her highest potential.
Alarm reaction stage - ANSWER -During this stage the response of the "fight or flight" is
initiated. Part of (GAS)
Stage of resistance - ANSWER -your body systems start to resist or fight the stressor. If
the adaptation occurs the next step is prevented or delayed. (Part of GAS)
, Stage of exhaustion - ANSWER -Occurs when their is a prolonged exposure to the
stressor to which the body becomes adjusted. The adaptive energy is deleted and the
individual can no longer draw from the resources for adaptation. (Part of GAS)
Epinephrine and norepinephrine run through the bloodstream, pupil dilate, increase in
secretion from the lacrimal glands, respiration increases, heart rate,B/P increase,
sphincter contracts, decrease glycogen synthesis, ureter motility increases, increased
sweating. - ANSWER -What are the initial stress responses? "Fight or flight"
Neurotransmitters - ANSWER -chemicals that transmit information across the synapse
to a receiving neuron's dendrites
Stress as an environmental event - ANSWER -This event is one that creates changes in
the life pattern of the individual, requires significant adjustment in lifestyle, and taxes
available personal resources. The change can be positive or negative.
Stress as a transaction between individual and environment - ANSWER -This definition
of stress is appraised by the individual as taxing or exceeding his or her resources and
endangering her or her well-being.
The utilization of coping strategies in response to stressful situations - ANSWER -What
is stress management?
Protect the individual from harm and restore physical and psychological homeostasis -
ANSWER -What is adaptive coping strategies?
Considered maladaptive when the conflict being experienced goes unresolved or
intensifies - ANSWER -What is maladaptive coping strategies?
Awareness, relaxation, meditation, interpersonal communication with caring other,
problem-solving, pets, music and others, - ANSWER -What are some adaptive coping
strategies?
Temperament - ANSWER -A set of inborn personality characteristics that influence an
individuals manner of reacting to the environment,and the ultimately influences her or
her developmental progression.
Ship of fools - ANSWER -During the Middle Ages the mentally ill were sent out to sea
on sailing boats with little guidance to search for their lost rationality. This was known
as?
Empathy - ANSWER -the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
sympathy - ANSWER -feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
NURSING STUDY GUIDE EXAM #1 Q&A
Stress as a biological response - ANSWER -The state manifested by a specific
syndrome, which consist of all the nonspecifically-induced changes within a biological
system. This is known also as Fight or flight.
Adaptation - ANSWER -Restoration of the body to homeostasis following a
physiological and/or psychological response to stress.
Maladaptive - ANSWER -A failure of the body to return to homeostasis following a
physiological and/or psychological response to stress, disrupting the individuals
integrity.
Hans Selye - ANSWER -Who came up with "flight or flight?"
Hans Selye - ANSWER -Who defined stress as the state manifested by a specific
syndrome, which consists of all the nonspecifically induced changes within a biological
system"?
General adaptation syndrome (GAS) - ANSWER -Style called stress the general
reaction of the body to stress known as?
Physiological needs - ANSWER -The basic fundamental needs include food, water, air,
sleep, exercise, elimination, shelter, and sexual expression
Safety and security - ANSWER -Needs at this level are for avoiding harm, maintaining
comfort, order, structure, physical safety, freedom from fear, and protection
Love and belonging - ANSWER -Need are for giving and receiving of affection,
companionship, satisfactory interpersonal relationships, and identification within a group
Self-esteem, esteem-of-others - ANSWER -The individual seeks self-respect and
respect from others, works to achieve success and recognition. In work, and desires
prestige from accomplishments
Self-actualization - ANSWER -The individual possesses a feeling of self fulfillment and
the realization of his or her highest potential.
Alarm reaction stage - ANSWER -During this stage the response of the "fight or flight" is
initiated. Part of (GAS)
Stage of resistance - ANSWER -your body systems start to resist or fight the stressor. If
the adaptation occurs the next step is prevented or delayed. (Part of GAS)
, Stage of exhaustion - ANSWER -Occurs when their is a prolonged exposure to the
stressor to which the body becomes adjusted. The adaptive energy is deleted and the
individual can no longer draw from the resources for adaptation. (Part of GAS)
Epinephrine and norepinephrine run through the bloodstream, pupil dilate, increase in
secretion from the lacrimal glands, respiration increases, heart rate,B/P increase,
sphincter contracts, decrease glycogen synthesis, ureter motility increases, increased
sweating. - ANSWER -What are the initial stress responses? "Fight or flight"
Neurotransmitters - ANSWER -chemicals that transmit information across the synapse
to a receiving neuron's dendrites
Stress as an environmental event - ANSWER -This event is one that creates changes in
the life pattern of the individual, requires significant adjustment in lifestyle, and taxes
available personal resources. The change can be positive or negative.
Stress as a transaction between individual and environment - ANSWER -This definition
of stress is appraised by the individual as taxing or exceeding his or her resources and
endangering her or her well-being.
The utilization of coping strategies in response to stressful situations - ANSWER -What
is stress management?
Protect the individual from harm and restore physical and psychological homeostasis -
ANSWER -What is adaptive coping strategies?
Considered maladaptive when the conflict being experienced goes unresolved or
intensifies - ANSWER -What is maladaptive coping strategies?
Awareness, relaxation, meditation, interpersonal communication with caring other,
problem-solving, pets, music and others, - ANSWER -What are some adaptive coping
strategies?
Temperament - ANSWER -A set of inborn personality characteristics that influence an
individuals manner of reacting to the environment,and the ultimately influences her or
her developmental progression.
Ship of fools - ANSWER -During the Middle Ages the mentally ill were sent out to sea
on sailing boats with little guidance to search for their lost rationality. This was known
as?
Empathy - ANSWER -the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
sympathy - ANSWER -feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
