Nursing 312: MRM Stress, Self-Care, & Adaptive Potential

A collection of vocabulary flashcards related to the MRM theory of stress, self-care, and adaptation potential.

Stress

The nonspecific response of the holistic person to any demand.

Stressor

A stimulus that precedes and elicits stress.

Eustress

A stimulus/stressor that is perceived as enjoyable or welcomed.

Distress

A stimulus/stressor that is perceived as unwelcome and threatens a person's ability to cope.

Adaptive Potential

The ability to mobilize self-care resources to adapt and cope effectively with stressors.

APAM (Adaptive Potential Assessment Model)

Identifies states of coping that reflect an individual’s potential to mobilize self-care resources.

Holistic Self-Care Actions

Actions that are intended to maintain or improve one’s overall health using a holistic approach.

Coping

The process of contending with stressors, which can be adaptive or maladaptive.

Equilibrium

A state where normal vital signs are present, tension is low, and resources are effectively mobilized.

Impoverishment

A state with diminished resources where managing ongoing stress is difficult, characterized by tension and fatigue.

Adaptive Equilibrium

A health-directed state marked by normal vital signs and positive expectations.

Maladaptive Equilibrium

A stress state where tension and anxiety exist without fatigue or depression, utilizing resources ineffectively.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

A theory proposing five levels of human needs, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Self-Care Resources

Internal and external resources that assist individuals in coping with stressors.

Basic-Need Satisfaction

The fulfillment of essential human needs that support health and adaptability.