VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PASS
GUIDE
◉ When giving diuretics, which electrolyte do you supplement due
to the smallest margin of error?
Answer: potassium
◉ Which system controls stress on the body, or the Fight or Flight
instinct?
Answer: parasympathetic system
◉ stress on the body/mind
Answer: negative emotions, insomnia, alertness
◉ stress causes: pupils
Answer: dilate
◉ stress causes: GI
Answer: mouth is dry, dec. peristalsis, dec. appetite, N/V, ulcers,
heart burn
,◉ stress causes: heart
Answer: inc. HR, inc. BP
◉ stress causes: lungs
Answer: inc. respirations, dilate bronchioles, hyperventilation ->
resp. alk.
◉ stress causes: blood glucose
Answer: increased
◉ stress causes: insulin production
Answer: decreased
◉ stress causes: sex drive
Answer: dec. libido
◉ stress causes: urinary
Answer: dec. output
◉ stress causes: musculoskeletal
Answer: tension, headache, backache, sore muscles
, ◉ stress causes: immune system
Answer: dec. WBC count -> cancer
◉ stress causes: skin/hair
Answer: acne, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss
◉ Relaxation Techniques for Stress Management
Answer: exercise, art therapy, music, prayer, meditation, reiki,
breathing exercises, massage
◉ What is a challenging stressor?
Answer: Manageable, but requires mobilization of sources
◉ What is a neutral stressor?
Answer: taxes existing resources
◉ What is a threatening stressor?
Answer: Exceeds existing resources and personal capabilities
◉ Primary prevention