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Psych Nursing Exam 1
Content from modules 1-3
Term | Definition |
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what is stress? | an person's reaction to change that requires an adjustment or response |
adaptive vs. maladaptive response | adaptive = maintains integrity GOOD (ex. going for a walk, running) maladaptive = does not maintain integrity BAD (ex. yelling, punching) |
what is a stressor? | a factor that causes physical or emotional tension can be internal (disease, hallucinations) or external (environment) |
stress as a biological response | known as "FIGHT OR FLIGHT" created by Hans Selye |
Selye's general adaptation syndrome (GAS) | 1. alarm reaction stage -fight or flight stage (where PHYSIOLOGICAL changes occur) 2. stage of resistance -physiologic responses used as defense mechanism 3. stage of exhaustion -DISEASES OF ADAPTATION occur, after using all resources |
hypothalamus stimulates the sympathetic system and innervates... | adrenal medulla = norepinephrine/epi released eye = pupils dilate respiratory = bronchioles dilate CV = inc HR, inc BP GI = dec motility urinary = dec motility, bladder contracts sweat glands = inc secretion |
T/F: psych or emotional stressors are resolved rapidly like physical stressors | False |
HPA axis | used during a sustained stress response |