Chapter 9

A nurse recalls that stress-induced stimulation of the adrenal cortex causes it to secrete _____.

Cortisol

Stress-induced catecholamine release from the adrenal medulla may result in _____.

Elevated blood pressure

Which of the following hormones enhances myocardial contractility?

Epinephrine

Stress induces sympathetic stimulation of the adrenal medulla. This causes the secretion of catecholamines, which include _____.

Epinephrine and norepinephrine

A student arrives at school to find that he/she has an exam for which he/she is unprepared. Which physiological response would be expected?

Increased glucagon release

When a patient is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal cortex, which physiological response would be expected?

Increased incidence of gastric ulcers

After teaching about coping, which information indicates a correct understanding? Coping is best defined as the process of _____.

Managing stressful challenges

A 35-year-old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal medulla. He experiences elevated blood pressure and increased anxiety. Which of the following hormones is the predominant one released by the tumor?

Norepinephrine

When assessing the effects of elevated beta-endorphins in a patient, which of the following should the nurse monitor?

Pain inhibition

Exhaustion occurs if stress continues and _____ is not successful.

Adaptation

A female student is driving to school when another driver nearly hits her. Her heart begins beating harder and faster as she becomes aroused and scared. Which of the following stages of the general adaptation syndrome is she experiencing?

Alarm stage

A 10-year-old female is arriving at a national spelling bee contest. Her heart starts beating faster and harder, and she begins to sweat. Which of the following is she experiencing?

Anticipatory response