Nurs 2003 Final Exam Trent University Thorough Review

What happens during the stage of exhaustion? {Ans: this stage can result in physical or mental breakdown due to the body's inability to cope with the stressor the goal is to prevent this stage by handling the stressor in the alarm or resistance stage}What are the complications of PUD hemorrhage? {Ans: develops from erosion of granulation tissues at the base of the ulcer during healing or if a major blood vessel has been affected - gastric artery with gastric ulcers - pancreoduodenal artery with duodenal ulcers **more prevalent with duodenal ulcers}When does stress occur? {Ans: occurs with difficulties in dealing with life situations; each person handles stress differently When one perceives they cannot adequately cope with the demands that are being used paced on them OR when their well-being is affected}What is the result of destruction of the lung parenchyma? {Ans: - loss of alveolar attachments to the smaller airways - decreases lung elastic recoil}what causes chronic airflow limitation in COPD? {Ans: - small airway diseases (obstructive bronchiolitis) - parenchymal destruction (emphysema)}Define stress {Ans: A non-specific response of the body to any demand made on it (SEYLE)}