Social Science Psychology Health Psychology
NURS 250 EXAM 3 CONTENT Questions and Answers
Terms in this set (150)
Stressor definition Physical, psychological, or social stimuli that can produce stress and endanger
homeostasis
Stress defnition An actual or alleged hazard to the balance of homeostasis
Appraisal How a person interprets the impact of the stressor
Crisis definition A situation where a person's usual coping mechanisms are insufficient, leading to
distress and impaired functioning
Allostatic Load definition The cumulative wear and tear on the body from chronic exposure to stress and
the body's repeated efforts to adapt
What are the long-term physiological problems related Hypertension
to a high allostatic load? Cardiovascular disease
Obesity
Diabetes
Weakened immune function
What are the three stages of general adaptation Alarm stage: adrenaline; fight/flight
syndrome? Resistance stage: dealing w/ stressor
Exhaustion stage: tapped out
(Not on the study guide)
What are the reactions to psychological stress? Primary appraisal: "Is it good or bad?"
Secondary appraisal: solve if you have resources
(Not on the study guide) Coping: mechanism
Ego-defense mechanisms: avoiding or passing off or denial
What are the types of stress? Chronic
Acute
(Not on the study guide) PTSD
Secondary traumatic stress
Crisis
What effects do glucocorticoids (cortisol) secreted from Increase blood glucose, suppress immune function, and help the body manage
the adrenal gland have on the body? stress.
What effects do mineralocorticoids (Aldosterone) Regulate sodium and water balance, affecting blood pressure.
secreted from the adrenal gland have on the body?
, What effects do catecholamines (epinephrine and Released by the sympathetic nervous system to prepare the body for "fight or
norepinephrine) have on the body? flight," increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy availability.
What is the difference between PTSD and STS? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by
experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, leading to flashbacks, avoidance,
and hyperarousal
Secondary traumatic stress disorder (STS) is emotional distress experienced by
individuals who hear about the firsthand trauma experiences of another
Developmental (maturational crisis) Predictable stress related to normal growth and development (puberty,
retirement)
Situational crisis Unpredictable and arises from external circumstances (flat tire, test)
Disasters or adventitious crisis Rare, accidental, and unexpected events (natural disasters, crimes)
What are the different nursing theories and role of stress? Neuman systems model: patient is part of the system
(Not on study guide) Roy's adaptation model: produce inputs and outputs classifying stimuli
Pender's health promotion model: interactions of a person's personality
characteristics, how they're perceiving, health behaviors, environment
What are non-verbal things that will help you understand Observing body language, facial expressions, posture, hygiene, and physical signs
a patient's condition? (like shaking or sweating) can help assess a patient's stress level and emotional
state
What developmental/maturational stressors are particular Loss of independence
to older adults (65+)? Chronic illnesses
Bereavement and loneliness
Financial concerns
Cognitive decline
What are positive coping strategies and behaviors that Regular exercise and rest
can be used when implementing a plan of care with Support systems
patients? Time management
Guided imagery and visualization
Progressive muscle relation therapies
Assertiveness training
Journal writing
Mindfulness-based stress reduction
Stress management in the workplace
Social isolation and loneliness prevention
What are the symptoms of sleep/wake disruptions and Fatigue
sleep deprivation? Irritability
Poor concentration
Slowed reaction times
Mood disturbances
Decreased immune function.
NURS 250 EXAM 3 CONTENT Questions and Answers
Terms in this set (150)
Stressor definition Physical, psychological, or social stimuli that can produce stress and endanger
homeostasis
Stress defnition An actual or alleged hazard to the balance of homeostasis
Appraisal How a person interprets the impact of the stressor
Crisis definition A situation where a person's usual coping mechanisms are insufficient, leading to
distress and impaired functioning
Allostatic Load definition The cumulative wear and tear on the body from chronic exposure to stress and
the body's repeated efforts to adapt
What are the long-term physiological problems related Hypertension
to a high allostatic load? Cardiovascular disease
Obesity
Diabetes
Weakened immune function
What are the three stages of general adaptation Alarm stage: adrenaline; fight/flight
syndrome? Resistance stage: dealing w/ stressor
Exhaustion stage: tapped out
(Not on the study guide)
What are the reactions to psychological stress? Primary appraisal: "Is it good or bad?"
Secondary appraisal: solve if you have resources
(Not on the study guide) Coping: mechanism
Ego-defense mechanisms: avoiding or passing off or denial
What are the types of stress? Chronic
Acute
(Not on the study guide) PTSD
Secondary traumatic stress
Crisis
What effects do glucocorticoids (cortisol) secreted from Increase blood glucose, suppress immune function, and help the body manage
the adrenal gland have on the body? stress.
What effects do mineralocorticoids (Aldosterone) Regulate sodium and water balance, affecting blood pressure.
secreted from the adrenal gland have on the body?
, What effects do catecholamines (epinephrine and Released by the sympathetic nervous system to prepare the body for "fight or
norepinephrine) have on the body? flight," increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy availability.
What is the difference between PTSD and STS? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by
experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, leading to flashbacks, avoidance,
and hyperarousal
Secondary traumatic stress disorder (STS) is emotional distress experienced by
individuals who hear about the firsthand trauma experiences of another
Developmental (maturational crisis) Predictable stress related to normal growth and development (puberty,
retirement)
Situational crisis Unpredictable and arises from external circumstances (flat tire, test)
Disasters or adventitious crisis Rare, accidental, and unexpected events (natural disasters, crimes)
What are the different nursing theories and role of stress? Neuman systems model: patient is part of the system
(Not on study guide) Roy's adaptation model: produce inputs and outputs classifying stimuli
Pender's health promotion model: interactions of a person's personality
characteristics, how they're perceiving, health behaviors, environment
What are non-verbal things that will help you understand Observing body language, facial expressions, posture, hygiene, and physical signs
a patient's condition? (like shaking or sweating) can help assess a patient's stress level and emotional
state
What developmental/maturational stressors are particular Loss of independence
to older adults (65+)? Chronic illnesses
Bereavement and loneliness
Financial concerns
Cognitive decline
What are positive coping strategies and behaviors that Regular exercise and rest
can be used when implementing a plan of care with Support systems
patients? Time management
Guided imagery and visualization
Progressive muscle relation therapies
Assertiveness training
Journal writing
Mindfulness-based stress reduction
Stress management in the workplace
Social isolation and loneliness prevention
What are the symptoms of sleep/wake disruptions and Fatigue
sleep deprivation? Irritability
Poor concentration
Slowed reaction times
Mood disturbances
Decreased immune function.
