Key Terms
The nonspecific response of the body to any demand made on it.
Stress
An individual's response in a given situation depends on the level of anxiety they are experiencing. How many levels of anxiety are there?
Four
Which gender is most affected by depression?
Female
A response to an intensely traumatic experience beyond the usual range of human experiences.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Alcoholics Anonymous has ______ steps.
12
A vague feeling of apprehension that results from a perceived threat to the self, although the source is often unknown.
Anxiety
In this level, the individual experiences feelings of fatigue and impending danger; May have possible distortion of communication.
Severe
In this role, you are responsible for monitoring the patient's activity, while remaining in the room with them during the shift.
Sitter
There are three types of PTSD. Name them.
Acute, Chronic and Delayed
This is the average age that a female has her first drink of alcohol.
13 years old
To misuse something that has a bad effect.
Abuse
In this level, you will notice a slight increase in vital sign measurements; The individual is aware of danger, but able to think and make connections. Awareness is heightened.
Mild
Older adults
In this type of PTSD, symptoms occur within six months of the event and last about six months.
Acute
This is the average age that a male has his first drink of alcohol.
11 years old
A situation, activity or event that produces stress.
Stressor
This level of anxiety involves extreme terror, possible immobilization and distortion of reality.
Panic
In order to prevent suicide, we must be knowledgeable and able to recognize warning signs. List two warning signs of suicide.
Withdrawing, talking about death or suicide, giving away items, drug/alcohol abuse, personality change, neglect of appearance, difficulty concentrating, physical problems, disturbed sleep patterns/eating patterns, loss of self esteem, helplessness, hopelessness, anxiety/panic, previous failed attempts
This type of therapy focuses on breaking negative thought patterns.
Cognitive therapy
Alcohol depresses this body system, impairing judgement.
Central Nervous System
A mood disturbance; Characterized by exaggerated feelings of sadness, despair, lowered self-esteem, loss of interest in former activities and hopeless, negative thoughts.
Depression
In this stage of anxiety, one may experience physical signs and symptoms such as: headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and low back pain.
Moderate
Suicide among this population is on the rise in the United States.
Teenagers
This type of therapy aims to break off a conditioned response that has become automatic.
Behavioral therapy
This is the active ingredient of alcoholic beverages.
Ethyl alcohol/ethanol