Exam #1 Flashcards
what is general adaptation syndrome?
the physiological changes the body undergoes in response to stress
what are the three stages of adaptation syndrome?
alarm reaction, resistance, and exhuastion
what occurs in the alarm reaction?
this is when the fight or flight is activated
what occurs physiologically during fight or flight?
brain signals adrenal glands, pupils dilate, heart rate increases, respiration rete increases, muscles become tense, digestion is slowed, glucose becomes available, bladder relaxes, and shaky hands
what happens during the resistance stage?
the body tries to defend itself against the stressor
what happens if adaptation occurs in the resistance stage?
the body relaxes
what happens during the exhaustion phase?
the person breaks down and gives up
what happens if the person fails to adapt in the resistance phase?
the person moves to the exhaustion phase
what are some complications of being in the exhaustion stage?
CAD, stomach ulcers, and UC
what does a patient do that is experiencing mild anxiety?
they are crying, cursing, nail bitting, drinking, eating, fidgeting, and are displaying defense mechanisms
what does a patient do that is experiencing moderate anxiety?
defense mechanisms, fight or flight is activated, if not relieved it will cause CAD, elevated cortisol, tachycardia, and hyperglycemia in diabetics
what does a patient do that is experiencing severe anxiety?
neurosis, phyisc and emotional symptoms worsen, if not relieved it will cause CAD, elevated cortisol, tachycardia, and hyperglycemia in diabetics, perception is impaired
what does impaired perception mean in relation to severe anxiety?
cant concentrate, limited attention, and must be given one small task at a time
what is neurosis?
psychiatric disturbance caused by excessive anxiety…..common disorders that cause?????….panic, phobia, somatic, dissociative
what does a patient do that is experiencing severe anxiety?
cant focus on anything, overwhelmed with terror, disorganized thought, exhausted, elevated fight or flight, hallucinations, delusions, feelings of insanity
what do you asses in a patient experiencing severe anxiety?
AAO, hygiene, and??
what is the defense mechanism rationalization mean?
attempt to make excuses for justifying bad behavior
what is an example of the defense mechanism rationalization?
I drink every day to cope with my job
what is the defense mechanism denial mean?
refusing to acknowledge the problem
what is an example of the defense mechanism denial?
I drink every day but im not addicted
what is the defense mechanism repression mean?
involuntary blocking of traumatic events
what is an example of the defense mechanism repression?
forgetting that my family was murdered
what is the defense mechanism suppression mean?
voluntarily blocking unpleasant experience
what is an example of the defense mechanism suppression?
I dont want to think about Camp Taco yesterday