Which type of exercises should the elderly/cardiac patients not take part in? - Answer-Isometric/isotonic exercises due to vagal response
When giving diuretics, which electrolyte do you supplement due to the smallest margin of error? - Answer-potassium
Which system controls stress on the body...
HONDROS NUR 163 Exam 2 Questions
and Answers
Which type of exercises should the elderly/cardiac patients not take part in? - Answer-
Isometric/isotonic exercises due to vagal response
When giving diuretics, which electrolyte do you supplement due to the smallest margin
of error? - Answer-potassium
Which system controls stress on the body, or the Fight or Flight instinct? - Answer-
parasympathetic system
stress on the body/mind - Answer-negative emotions, insomnia, alertness
stress causes: pupils - Answer-dilate
stress causes: GI - Answer-mouth is dry, dec. peristalsis, dec. appetite, N/V, ulcers,
heart burn
stress causes: immune system - Answer-dec. WBC count -> cancer
stress causes: skin/hair - Answer-acne, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss
Relaxation Techniques for Stress Management - Answer-exercise, art therapy, music,
prayer, meditation, reiki, breathing exercises, massage
What is a challenging stressor? - Answer-Manageable, but requires mobilization of
sources
, What is a neutral stressor? - Answer-taxes existing resources
What is a threatening stressor? - Answer-Exceeds existing resources and personal
capabilities
Primary prevention - Answer-Efforts to prevent an injury or illness from ever occurring;
educating and vaccinations
Secondary prevention - Answer-screening and early detection
Tertiary prevention - Answer-actions taken to manage damage once a disease or
disability has progressed beyond its early stages
T/F Stress is a concept with psychological, physiological, and behavioral components -
Answer-True
T/F Children with chronic stress may show s/s of failure to thrive - Answer-True
T/F Stress is experienced daily by people of all ages - Answer-True
T/F Stress that is severe, prolonged, and chronic is likely to result in disability and
dysfunction - Answer-True
T/F A perceived stress event initiates a response in the peripheral nervous system -
Answer-False, CNS
T/F Stress activates the limbic system - Answer-True
T/F Untreated stress is associated with chronic conditions such as coronary artery
disease, tension headaches, insomnia, and depression - Answer-True
T/F Decreased respiratory rate is a result of the release of norepinephrine and
epinephrine - Answer-False; increased
T/F Bronchoconstriction is a result of the release of norepinephrine and epinephrine -
Answer-False; bronchodilation
T/F Increased blood glucose level is a result of the release of norepinephrine and
epinephrine - Answer-True
T/F Decreased BP is a result of the release of norepinephrine and epinephrine -
Answer-False; increased
T/F Increased HR, contraction, and cardiac output is a result of the release of
norepinephrine and epinephrine - Answer-True
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller lectknancy. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
