Ch 9 Stress Mgmt

Question 1

What is the 1st stage of GAS

Answer 1

Flight or fight mechanism

if stress is prolonged maladaptive responses can occur.

Question 2

What are identified as signs of acute stress

Answer 2

Apprehension, unhapiness or sorrow, decreased appetite, increased VS, increased metabolism or glucose use
Depressed immune system

Question 3

What is true of stressors

Answer 3

Excessive stressors cause the client to experience distress

Question 4

What is cognitive reframing

Answer 4

Helps the client look at irritational cognitions in a more realistic positive way

Question 5

Biofeedback

Answer 5

Uses a mechanical device to promote voluntary control over autonomic functions

Question 6

How does physical exercise help with stress

Answer 6

Exercise causes a release of endorphins that lower anxiety and reduce stress

Question 7

what is GAS general adaption syndrome

Answer 7

The body’s response to increased demand

Question 8

What is GAS

Answer 8

General adaptive syndrome

It is the body’s response to an increased demand

Question 9

What are signs of prolonged stress ( maladaptive response)

Answer 9

Chronic anxiety or panic attacks,depression, chronic pain, sleep disturbances, poor diabetes control, fatigue, decreased ability to concentrate
Increased risk for infection