Physiological Responses Such as Increased Heart Rate and Blood Pressure

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Multiple Choice

Physiological responses such as increased heart rate and blood pressure occur in response to stress during which stage of the general adaptation syndrome?

• A) Homeostasis
• B) Exhaustion
• C) Resistance
• D) Alarm

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Definitions:

Intravenous Catheters

Flexible tubes inserted into veins to administer medications, fluids, or nutrients directly into the bloodstream, or to draw blood samples.

Central Venous Access Device

A medical device inserted into a large vein to administer medication, fluids, blood products, and for obtaining blood tests.

Blood Cultures

Laboratory tests involving the cultivation of bacteria or other pathogens from a blood sample.

Sterile Gloves

Specially treated gloves that are free from all living microorganisms, used in medical procedures to maintain a sterile environment.