NUR 163 PRACTICE EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH 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. Answer: Muscle tension, headache,
stomachache, acid reflux, tachycardia, hyperventilation, elevated BP
◉ Behavioral response to stress. Answer: Smoking, overeating,
substance abuse
◉ Major risks associated with stress. Answer: Angina, heart rhythm
abnormalities, heart attack, stroke, infections, ulcers, GERD, IBS, sleep
problems, headaches, muscle spasms.
◉ Stressor activates what. Answer: Hypothalamus response
QUESTIONS WITH 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. Answer: Muscle tension, headache,
stomachache, acid reflux, tachycardia, hyperventilation, elevated BP
◉ Behavioral response to stress. Answer: Smoking, overeating,
substance abuse
◉ Major risks associated with stress. Answer: Angina, heart rhythm
abnormalities, heart attack, stroke, infections, ulcers, GERD, IBS, sleep
problems, headaches, muscle spasms.
◉ Stressor activates what. Answer: Hypothalamus response
