10 Questions
Which type of stressor includes fear of failing an exam or losing a job?
Psychosocial stressor
What is the state produced by a change in the environment that is perceived as challenging, threatening, or damaging to the person’s equilibrium?
Stress
Which type of stressor includes pain and fatigue?
Physiological stressor
What is the term for the steady state within the body or an equilibrium between the internal and external environment?
Homeostasis
What is the term for the adjustment to change where a person has energy and ability to meet new demands?
Adaptation
Which type of stressor is exemplified by day-to-day frustrations such as traffic or arguments?
Psychosocial stressor
What is the primary focus of nursing interventions in managing stress?
Psychosocial stressors
In the context of stress, what does adaptation refer to?
Adjustment to change
Which stressor type is characterized by cold, heat, or chemical agents?
Physical stressor
What is the term for the state produced by a change in the environment that is perceived as challenging, threatening, or damaging to the person’s equilibrium?
Stress
Test your knowledge on homeostasis, stress, and adaptation with this quiz based on the learning objectives outlined by Mr. Norman P. Gutierrez, RN, MAN. Challenge yourself to identify the body's compensatory mechanisms, compare different stressors, and describe nursing interventions for maintaining the steady state.
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