2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Distress
Answer: Negative stress
◉ Parasympathetic
Answer: Rest and digest
◉ Sympathetic response
Answer: Fight or flight. Increased HR, BP, cardiac output, blood
glucose. Dilation of bronchial airways, pupil dilation.
◉ Cardiovascular signs of strss
Answer: Racing/ pounding heart, increased pulse, increased BP,
cold/ clammy hands and feet, increased blood glucose
◉ Respiratory signs of stress
, Answer: Increased rate and depth of respirations, possible
hyperventilation with tingling in extremities. Faintness, dizziness,
possible seizures.
◉ Musculoskeletal signs of stress
Answer: Increased blood glucose to provide energy to muscles,
increased muscle tension in back, neck and head. Tension
headaches, teeth grinding, and back aches.
◉ Gastrointestinal signs of stress
Answer: Decreased production of gastric enzymes, loss of appetite,
nausea, abdominal distinction, vomiting, heartburn, ulcers.
Decreased peristalsis resulting in excess gas and constipation, but
diarrhea is also common.
◉ Urinary signs of stress
Answer: Decreased urinary output but increased urinary frequency.
◉ Psychological and emotional response to stress
Answer: Anxiety, depression, anger, irritability, frustration,
overreaction, memory loss, lack of concentration, insomnia
◉ Physiological response to stress