NSG 3130 EXAM 3 COMPETENCY REVIEW
2026 MOCK TEST COMPLETE KEY INSIGHTS
◉ 3 stages of GAS (general adaptation syndrome).
Answer: 1. Alarm: hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal & ANS activated
triggering responses in CNS, endocrine, immune systems
2. Resistance: body attempts to adapt, initial response is lessened as
PNS reverses SNS stimulation & stabilization occurs, body begins to
repair damage & restore resources
3. Exhaustion: if stress not resolved or resources inadequate to meet
demands, physical function can't be maintained & death possible
◉ Stress that is chronic, prolonged, unrelieved can cause.
Answer: Disease
◉ Rationalization.
Answer: Explaining personal actions in a way that enhances one's
own self-image
◉ Denial.
Answer: Ignoring aspects of reality that induce anxiety or contribute
to a loss of self-esteem
, ◉ compensation.
Answer: focusing on strengths rather than perceived weaknesses
◉ Displacement.
Answer: Redirecting emotions to a safer target.
◉ Intellectualization Defense Mechanism.
Answer: Overthinking a challenging situation or impulse to avoid
dealing with the emotions it elicits
◉ Projection.
Answer: Attributing one's own thoughts, feelings, or motives to
another.
◉ reaction formation.
Answer: Responding to negative thoughts or feelings by
demonstrating opposite emotions and actions
◉ Regression.
Answer: Reverting to earlier developmental behaviors when
challenged by thoughts or stressors
◉ sublimation (defense mechanism).
2026 MOCK TEST COMPLETE KEY INSIGHTS
◉ 3 stages of GAS (general adaptation syndrome).
Answer: 1. Alarm: hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal & ANS activated
triggering responses in CNS, endocrine, immune systems
2. Resistance: body attempts to adapt, initial response is lessened as
PNS reverses SNS stimulation & stabilization occurs, body begins to
repair damage & restore resources
3. Exhaustion: if stress not resolved or resources inadequate to meet
demands, physical function can't be maintained & death possible
◉ Stress that is chronic, prolonged, unrelieved can cause.
Answer: Disease
◉ Rationalization.
Answer: Explaining personal actions in a way that enhances one's
own self-image
◉ Denial.
Answer: Ignoring aspects of reality that induce anxiety or contribute
to a loss of self-esteem
, ◉ compensation.
Answer: focusing on strengths rather than perceived weaknesses
◉ Displacement.
Answer: Redirecting emotions to a safer target.
◉ Intellectualization Defense Mechanism.
Answer: Overthinking a challenging situation or impulse to avoid
dealing with the emotions it elicits
◉ Projection.
Answer: Attributing one's own thoughts, feelings, or motives to
another.
◉ reaction formation.
Answer: Responding to negative thoughts or feelings by
demonstrating opposite emotions and actions
◉ Regression.
Answer: Reverting to earlier developmental behaviors when
challenged by thoughts or stressors
◉ sublimation (defense mechanism).
