FNP - Concept of Stress, Adaptation, and Homeostasis Flashcards
An experience a person is exposed to,
through a stimulus; A condition in which a person experiences changes in the normal
balanced state
Stress
Characteristics of Stress (5)
Not a nervous energy (not from the nerves)
Man acts as a unified whole
Stress not always results to feeling
of distress (distress - damaging to health)
Stress not always due to tissue injury
Stress not always to be avoided at entirely (bc of eustress)
Models of Stress
Stimulus-based (Holmes, Rahe)
Response-based (Selye)
Transaction-based (Lazarus, Folkman)
Adaptation Model of Stress (Mechanic)
who made the stimulus-based model of stress
Holmes and Rahe
model of stress; Disturbing or disruptive characteristics within the environment, anything in environment that disrupts our balance
Stimulus-based
who made the response-based model of stress
Selye
model of stress; a nonspecific response of the
body to any demand made upon it, our body (including organs) are
the only ones affected
response-based
who made the transaction-based model of stress
Lazarus and Folkman
model of stress; perceptual response rooted in psychological and cognitive process, includes the mind, emotions, and way of thinking
transaction-based
model of stress; Stress is an anxiety provoking stimuli
Adaptation Model of Stress
difference of transaction base to adaptation model of stress
transaction based - mind, emotions, and way of thinking
adaptation model - emotions only
model of stress; ex. change in weather, pollution
Stimulus-based
model of stress; ex. The heat of the sun stimulates sweating or sunburn
response-based
model of stress; ex. When you’re taking a test (mental blocks)
Transaction-based
model of stress; ex. Anxiousness in test
Adaptation Model of Stress
A mechanism in which deviation from normal are sensed and counteracted, Balance/ Equilibrium or constancy while continually changing
homeostasis
A process of modifying to meet new/changing or different conditions, Alteration in functioning to maintain balance
Adaptation
Characteristics of the Adaptive Mechanisms (8)
Automatic
Requires time and energy
Tiring and Egocentric
Entire body is involved
With limits
Varies from person to person
May be inadequate or excessive
Attempts to maintain homeostasis
Factors affecting Stress Response (4)
Intensity
Scope
Duration
Number and Nature of stressors
PHYSIOLOGICAL ADAPTATION
Local Adaptive Syndrome (LAS)
General Adaptive Syndrome (GAS)
purpose of LAS
Prevent spread of infection
Localize the injury
Promotes healing
4 stages of LAS
Vascular stage
Cellular Stage
Exudative Stage
Reparative stage
Vascular stage (3)
Vasoconstriction
Vasodilation
Increase capillary permeability
Vascular stage; Platelet and thromboxane (cell) at the site of injury to stop bleeding
Vasoconstriction
Vascular stage; Histamine (hormone) will be produced at the site of injury (redness or rubor and color or calor)
Vasodilation