NUR 253 Exam 2 Study Guide: Mental Health Topics
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1. Physiological responses to Body's reactions to stressors affecting health.
stress
2. Support system Network providing emotional and practical support.
3. General adaptation syn- Three-stage response to prolonged stress.
drome
4. Alarm stage Initial fight or flight response to stress.
5. Resistance stage Sustained resistance to ongoing stressors.
6. Exhaustion stage Depletion of resources leading to chronic stress.
7. Eustress Positive stress motivating happiness and purpose.
8. Distress Negative stress causing anxiety and hopelessness.
9. Physiological stressors Environmental factors triggering stress responses.
10. Psychological stressors Mental factors influencing stress perception.
11. Perception of stress Individual's interpretation affecting emotional response.
12. Coping mechanisms Strategies to manage and reduce stress.
13. Biofeedback Using feedback to control bodily functions.
14. Deep breathing exercises Breathing technique to promote relaxation.
15. Guided imagery Focusing on positive images to reduce stress.
16. Meditation Practice of focused attention for relaxation.
17. Cognitive reframing Changing perception of stress through reassessment.
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18. Journaling Writing to process emotions and reduce stress.
19. Humour Using laughter to alleviate stress.
20. Effects of stress Physical symptoms include headaches and insomnia.
21. Crisis A significant event causing emotional disruption.
22. Crisis An event leading to instability and danger.
23. Crisis intervention Goal-directed strategy for crisis assistance.
24. Perception of threat Influenced by coping abilities and past experiences.
25. Support systems Resources available for emotional and practical help.
26. Coping mechanisms Strategies to manage stress, can be adaptive or maladaptive.
27. Adaptive coping Healthy strategies like exercise and journaling.
28. Maladaptive coping Unhealthy strategies like substance abuse.
29. Maturational crisis Internal conflicts at Erikson's developmental stages.
30. Situational crisis Unanticipated external events causing distress.
31. Adventitious crisis Unexpected events caused by nature or humans.
32. General assessment Evaluate for self-harm or harm to others.
33. Perception of precipitating Identify the event causing the crisis.
event
34. Support system assess- Evaluate available friends, family, or community resources.
ment
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_gllkyq
1. Physiological responses to Body's reactions to stressors affecting health.
stress
2. Support system Network providing emotional and practical support.
3. General adaptation syn- Three-stage response to prolonged stress.
drome
4. Alarm stage Initial fight or flight response to stress.
5. Resistance stage Sustained resistance to ongoing stressors.
6. Exhaustion stage Depletion of resources leading to chronic stress.
7. Eustress Positive stress motivating happiness and purpose.
8. Distress Negative stress causing anxiety and hopelessness.
9. Physiological stressors Environmental factors triggering stress responses.
10. Psychological stressors Mental factors influencing stress perception.
11. Perception of stress Individual's interpretation affecting emotional response.
12. Coping mechanisms Strategies to manage and reduce stress.
13. Biofeedback Using feedback to control bodily functions.
14. Deep breathing exercises Breathing technique to promote relaxation.
15. Guided imagery Focusing on positive images to reduce stress.
16. Meditation Practice of focused attention for relaxation.
17. Cognitive reframing Changing perception of stress through reassessment.
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, NUR 253 Exam 2 Study Guide: Mental Health Topics
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_gllkyq
18. Journaling Writing to process emotions and reduce stress.
19. Humour Using laughter to alleviate stress.
20. Effects of stress Physical symptoms include headaches and insomnia.
21. Crisis A significant event causing emotional disruption.
22. Crisis An event leading to instability and danger.
23. Crisis intervention Goal-directed strategy for crisis assistance.
24. Perception of threat Influenced by coping abilities and past experiences.
25. Support systems Resources available for emotional and practical help.
26. Coping mechanisms Strategies to manage stress, can be adaptive or maladaptive.
27. Adaptive coping Healthy strategies like exercise and journaling.
28. Maladaptive coping Unhealthy strategies like substance abuse.
29. Maturational crisis Internal conflicts at Erikson's developmental stages.
30. Situational crisis Unanticipated external events causing distress.
31. Adventitious crisis Unexpected events caused by nature or humans.
32. General assessment Evaluate for self-harm or harm to others.
33. Perception of precipitating Identify the event causing the crisis.
event
34. Support system assess- Evaluate available friends, family, or community resources.
ment
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