Nurs2063 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. What happens during the alarm phase of Hans Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome? Initial reaction-Fight or flight, physiological response to stress. Catecholamines (norepinephrine and epinephrine are released) (The sympathetic nervous system)The adrenal medulla releases epinephrine and some norepinephrine. The adrenal cortex produces glucocorticoids, increase in sympathetic nervous system, reduce resistance to stressors. 2. Remember this is the fight or flight stage. What clinical findings...

Explain primary prevention Ans- Preventing"; altering susceptibility or reducing exposure of disease for people Explain secondary prevention Ans- "Screening"; early detection, screening, and management of disease to catch disease early before it spreads Explain tertiary prevention Ans- "Treating" and preventing further complications from a disorder or disease after the person has the condition What are examples of primary prevention? Ans- Vaccinations and Handwashing What are examples of se...