HONDROS NUR 163 EXAM 2
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (GRADED
A+)
Eustress - ANSWERPositive stress
Distress - ANSWERNegative stress
Parasympathetic - ANSWERRest and digest
Problem-focused coping - ANSWEREvaluating a situation and taking action to
manage or change the situation associated with the stressor. Goal is to eliminate or
reduce underlying cause.
Emotion-focused coping - ANSWEREmphasizes the regulation of emotional
response that occurs in a given situation. No attempt is made to address the stressor
but instead to control the emotional response.
Meaning-focused coping - ANSWERA process where the individual draws on values,
beliefs, and goals to modify the personal interpretation and response to a problem.
Evidence of poor coping behaviors - ANSWERAnger, anxiousness, sadness, and
hopelessness
Reframing - ANSWERA positive coping strategy characterized by purposeful
cognitive thoughts whereby the individual identifies positive aspect of the situation.
Sympathetic response - ANSWERFight or flight. Increased HR, BP, cardiac output,
blood glucose. Dilation of bronchial airways, pupil dilation.
Cardiovascular signs of strss - ANSWERRacing/ pounding heart, increased pulse,
increased BP, cold/ clammy hands and feet, increased blood glucose
Respiratory signs of stress - ANSWERIncreased rate and depth of respirations,
possible hyperventilation with tingling in extremities. Faintness, dizziness, possible
seizures.
Rheumatoid arthritis - ANSWERSystemic autoimmune condition with genetic
predisposition that creates an inflammatory process in the synovial membranes on
the joints and other body tissues. Over time this leads to erosion of the membrane
and cartilage causing pain, swelling, and joint deformity.
Agility - ANSWERThe ability to move quickly and smoothly, decreases with age.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (GRADED
A+)
Eustress - ANSWERPositive stress
Distress - ANSWERNegative stress
Parasympathetic - ANSWERRest and digest
Problem-focused coping - ANSWEREvaluating a situation and taking action to
manage or change the situation associated with the stressor. Goal is to eliminate or
reduce underlying cause.
Emotion-focused coping - ANSWEREmphasizes the regulation of emotional
response that occurs in a given situation. No attempt is made to address the stressor
but instead to control the emotional response.
Meaning-focused coping - ANSWERA process where the individual draws on values,
beliefs, and goals to modify the personal interpretation and response to a problem.
Evidence of poor coping behaviors - ANSWERAnger, anxiousness, sadness, and
hopelessness
Reframing - ANSWERA positive coping strategy characterized by purposeful
cognitive thoughts whereby the individual identifies positive aspect of the situation.
Sympathetic response - ANSWERFight or flight. Increased HR, BP, cardiac output,
blood glucose. Dilation of bronchial airways, pupil dilation.
Cardiovascular signs of strss - ANSWERRacing/ pounding heart, increased pulse,
increased BP, cold/ clammy hands and feet, increased blood glucose
Respiratory signs of stress - ANSWERIncreased rate and depth of respirations,
possible hyperventilation with tingling in extremities. Faintness, dizziness, possible
seizures.
Rheumatoid arthritis - ANSWERSystemic autoimmune condition with genetic
predisposition that creates an inflammatory process in the synovial membranes on
the joints and other body tissues. Over time this leads to erosion of the membrane
and cartilage causing pain, swelling, and joint deformity.
Agility - ANSWERThe ability to move quickly and smoothly, decreases with age.
