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Not So Fun Facts

100

True or False Reaction to stress makes blood thinner?

False Stress makes the blood thicker and more viscous, which can lead to a blood clot.

200

True or False Stress can cause hair to turn grey

False Although stress can cause hair loss up to three months after a stressful event

300

How can stress cause type 2 diabetes?

When stressed the body releases cortisol and epinephrine hormones resulting in more glucose being produced by the liver

400

Stress releases powerful neuro chemicals and hormones that prepare us for action. What is the name of this response?

Fight or Flight response

500

What percentage of infertility problems are caused by stress?

30% In females, stress affects the maturation and releasing process of human egg. It could lead to spasms in the fallopian tubes as well as the uterus, impacting implantation. In males, too high of level of stress could affect sperm count

Cultural Aspects

100

Cultural stress (such as low self-esteem and lack of cultural heritage) is a contributing factor to why suicide rates in First Nations communities are ____ much higher than non-First Nations communities

SIX

200

How much higher are Inuit suicide rates compared to non-First Nations communities?

ELEVEN

300

Residential schools have left a generation of parents who are disconnected from their roots and culture and who did not have effective role models for their own parenting. Thus reporting the cycle. What is the name given to this situation when stress is passed on?

Generational Stress

400

Many First Nations believe stress can be relieved by creating balance in the medicine wheel. Name two of the four categories on the wheel.

Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual

500

True or False Many First Nations whose mother's experienced stressful environments when they were in utero are now predisposed to anxiety stress and trauma

True

Let's Get Healthy!

100

True or False The main mechanism for dealing with stress is the belief that one can cope

True If someone believes that they can deal with the stress then they can set realistic goals and challenge themselves to overcome it.

200

Explain how humour can affect stress

It is very good at creating laughter to reduce stress and has positive physiological effects on the body. Humour can open people's minds to new perspectives and create objectivity. It is important to make sure that we do not mask issues.

300

Physical activity reduces stress by improving health, energy levels and self-esteem. Name three suggestions nurses can give to help influence people to become more active.

- Find them a companion to walk or hike with - Help them find them a sport or physical activity that they enjoy - Encourage them to use stairs and park farther away from buildings to get in extra activity - Suggest getting a dog to play and walk with - Give fun active game suggestions that they could do with children and friends - Tell them to start small; simple lifestyle changes help over the long run - Walk or bike places - Challenge them to try something new like yoga and pilates classes

400

Adequate relaxation lowers stress levels. Name two healthy ways other than meditation/yoga that can help people relax

- Take a warm bath, deep breathing - Watching a show or reading a book (forms of entertainment) - Taking the time to eat a meal with others - Spending time with a pet - Spa treatments - Taking a walk - Drinkning warm drinks - Lighting candles - Cooking or baking - Taking a nap

500

True or False It is our job as a nurse to take the stress away from the patient.

False While as nurses we facilitate stress reducing techniques, the patient is ultimately responsible for their health

Why You Stressing Bro?

100

What are two influences of stress?

- Money - Family - Health - Culture - Death

200

Name three of the four stressors that disrupt homeostasis

- Psychological - Social - Environmental - Physiological

300

Name one of the three categories that stressors can be organized into

- Stressors over which people have no control - Stressors that individuals can modify by changing their environment - Stressors created or exacerbated

400

True or False Initially, as stress increases, efficiency and performance also increase

True but not endlessly After a certain point efficiency and performance decrease

So You Think You Know Stress?

100

What is the definition of stress?

Any physical, physiological or psychological force that disturbs equilibrium

200

How does stress differ from distress?

Distress is when stress becomes chronic or excessive but the body is unable to adapt and maintain homeostasis

300

True or False Fight or Flight response can also be referred to as stress response

True First called fight or flight response then later called the stress response

400

Is eustress categorized as good or bad stress?

Good stress This is when stress can be challenging and useful

500

What is the stress response hormone?

ACTH Adrenocorticotropic hormone