P12 Likely 13

1. 9. A serious consequence of a major disaster, first recognized in war veterans is:

A. stress ulcers

B. delayed tissue healing

C. posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

D. cancer

ANS: C

Explanation

ANS: C

2. 6. Selye defined 3 stages in the stress response. The third stage is designated as the:

A. alarm stage

B. resistance stage

C. stage of exhaustion

D. maladaptive stage

ANS: C

Explanation

ANS: C

3. 2. Improved function of the heart and brain during a stress response results from: 1. glycogenesis 2. bronchodilation 3. vasoconstriction in the skin and viscera 4. decreased metabolic rate

A. 1, 2

B. 2, 3

C. 2, 4

D. 3, 4

ANS: B

Explanation

ANS: B

4. 3. In which of the following situations would the stress response be used to prevent blood pressure from dropping too low?

A. increasing anger during an argument

B. writing a final examination

C. fear about a medical diagnosis

D. internal hemorrhage from injuries in a car accident

ANS: D

Explanation

ANS: D

5. 4. During the stress response, glucocorticoids assist in:

A. increasing blood glucose levels and stabilizing blood pressure

B. depressing and calming cerebral function

C. stimulating increased secretion of aldosterone and insulin

D. preventing excessive secretion of epinephrine

ANS: A

Explanation

ANS: A

6. 11. Which of the following may alter a person's perception of a stressor?

A. the presence of several stressors at the same time

B. past experiences

C. lack of effective coping mechanisms

D. b, c

E. a, b, c

ANS: E

Explanation

ANS: E

7. 5. Severe, prolonged stress may cause acute renal failure or stress ulcers to develop due to:

A. a deficit of glucose and oxygen in the body

B. development of decompensated acidosis

C. prolonged vasoconstriction and ischemia

D. the supply of hormones has been exhausted

ANS: C

Explanation

ANS: C

8. 10. The basic physiologic response to stress is the same in all individuals.

A. true

B. false

ANS: A

Explanation

ANS: A

9. 8. Possible complications caused by prolonged, severe stress include all EXCEPT:

A. hypertension

B. tension headache

C. diabetes mellitus

D. infection

E. blindness

ANS: E

Explanation

ANS: E

10. 7. The stress response involves the integrated action of the: 1. hypothalamus 2. hypophysis 3. sympathetic nervous system 4. adrenal glands

A. 1, 3

B. 2, 3

C. 1, 2, 4

D. 1, 2, 3, 4

ANS: D

Explanation

ANS: D