Question 1

A female student is driving to school when another driver nearly hits her.Her heart begins beating harder and faster as she becomes aroused and scared.Which of the following stages of the general adaptation syndrome is she experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Alarm stage
B)   Stage of resistance
C)   Adaptation
D)   ExhaustionE) All of the above
F) B) and D) A

Question 2

Stress induces sympathetic stimulation of the adrenal medulla.This causes the secretion of catecholamines, which include:

Accepted Answer

A)   epinephrine and aldosterone.
B)   norepinephrine and cortisol.
C)   epinephrine and norepinephrine.
D)   cortisol and aldosterone.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

A 35-year-old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal medulla.He experiences elevated blood pressure and increased anxiety.Which of the following hormones is the predominant one released by the tumor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Antidiuretic hormone
B)   Acetylcholine
C)   Norepinephrine
D)   CortisolE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

After teaching about coping, which information indicates a correct understanding? Coping is best defined as the process of:

Accepted Answer

A)   adjusting to disease.
B)   preventing psychological distress.
C)   mediating anger.
D)   managing stressful challenges.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Exhaustion occurs if stress continues and _____ is not successful.

Accepted Answer

A)   flight or fight response
B)   alarm
C)   adaptation
D)   arousalE) All of the above
F) A) and C) C

Question 6

When assessing the effects of elevated  β\betaβ -endorphins in a patient, which of the following should the nurse monitor?

Accepted Answer

A)   Peripheral vasoconstriction
B)   Hyperglycemia
C)   Pain inhibition
D)   Decreased immune cell activity E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following hormones enhances myocardial contractility?

Accepted Answer

A)   Oxytocin
B)   Prolactin
C)   Epinephrine
D)   SomatotropinE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

When a patient uses repression to deal with psychological stress, which of the following assessment findings should the nurse monitor for? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Decreased monocyte counts
B)   Increased eosinophil counts
C)   Decreased serum glucose
D)   Increased pulse rates
E)   Increased medication reactionsF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

A student arrives at school to find that he/she has an exam for which he/she is unprepared.Which physiologic response would be expected?

Accepted Answer

A)   Decreased lipolysis
B)   Bronchoconstriction
C)   Decreased cortisol release
D)   Increased glucagon releaseE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Stress-induced catecholamine release from the adrenal medulla may result in:

Accepted Answer

A)   decreased blood flow to the brain.
B)   elevated blood pressure.
C)   decreased glycogen synthesis.
D)   decreased muscle contraction.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

A 10-year-old female is arriving at a national spelling bee contest.Her heart starts beating faster and harder, and she begins to sweat.Which of the following is she experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anticipatory response
B)   Homeostasis
C)   Reactive response
D)   Exhaustion stageE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

A nurse recalls that stress-induced stimulation of the adrenal cortex causes it to secrete:

Accepted Answer

A)   estrogen.
B)   cortisol.
C)   parathyroid hormone.
D)   adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) .E) C) and D)
F) A) and D) B

Question 13

When a patient is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal cortex, which physiologic response would be expected?

Accepted Answer

A)   Decreased blood pressure
B)   Increased incidence of gastric ulcers
C)   Increased lipogenesis of extremities
D)   Decreased gastric secretionE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 10: Stress and Disease

A female student is driving to school when another driver nearly hits her.Her heart begins beating harder and faster as she becomes aroused and scared.Which of the following stages of the general adaptation syndrome is she experiencing?

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Stress induces sympathetic stimulation of the adrenal medulla.This causes the secretion of catecholamines, which include:

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A 35-year-old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal medulla.He experiences elevated blood pressure and increased anxiety.Which of the following hormones is the predominant one released by the tumor?

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After teaching about coping, which information indicates a correct understanding? Coping is best defined as the process of:

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Exhaustion occurs if stress continues and _____ is not successful.

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When assessing the effects of elevated $\beta$ -endorphins in a patient, which of the following should the nurse monitor?

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Which of the following hormones enhances myocardial contractility?

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When a patient uses repression to deal with psychological stress, which of the following assessment findings should the nurse monitor for? (Select all that apply.)

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A student arrives at school to find that he/she has an exam for which he/she is unprepared.Which physiologic response would be expected?

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Stress-induced catecholamine release from the adrenal medulla may result in:

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A 10-year-old female is arriving at a national spelling bee contest.Her heart starts beating faster and harder, and she begins to sweat.Which of the following is she experiencing?

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A nurse recalls that stress-induced stimulation of the adrenal cortex causes it to secrete:

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When a patient is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal cortex, which physiologic response would be expected?

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Exam 10: Stress and Disease

A female student is driving to school when another driver nearly hits her.Her heart begins beating harder and faster as she becomes aroused and scared.Which of the following stages of the general adaptation syndrome is she experiencing?

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Stress induces sympathetic stimulation of the adrenal medulla.This causes the secretion of catecholamines, which include:

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A 35-year-old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal medulla.He experiences elevated blood pressure and increased anxiety.Which of the following hormones is the predominant one released by the tumor?

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After teaching about coping, which information indicates a correct understanding? Coping is best defined as the process of:

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Exhaustion occurs if stress continues and _____ is not successful.

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When assessing the effects of elevated β\betaβ -endorphins in a patient, which of the following should the nurse monitor?

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Which of the following hormones enhances myocardial contractility?

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When a patient uses repression to deal with psychological stress, which of the following assessment findings should the nurse monitor for? (Select all that apply.)

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A student arrives at school to find that he/she has an exam for which he/she is unprepared.Which physiologic response would be expected?

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Stress-induced catecholamine release from the adrenal medulla may result in:

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A 10-year-old female is arriving at a national spelling bee contest.Her heart starts beating faster and harder, and she begins to sweat.Which of the following is she experiencing?

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A nurse recalls that stress-induced stimulation of the adrenal cortex causes it to secrete:

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When a patient is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal cortex, which physiologic response would be expected?

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