CH. 6 NUR 102.001 Flashcards
CH. 6 HEALTH
state of being that people define in relation to their own values, personality & lifestyle
CH. 6 HEALTH BELIEF MODEL
addresses the relationship between a person’s beliefs & behaviors
CH. 6 HOLLISTIC HEALTH MODEL
promotes a patient’s optimal level of health by considering all aspects of an individual’s wellness
CH. 6 HEALTH PROMOTION
helps individuals maintain their present health
CH. 6 HEALTH EDUCATION
helps people develop a greater understanding of their health & how to better manage their health risks
CH. 6 ILLNESS PREVENTION
protect people from actual/potential threats to health
CH. 6 PRIMARY PREVENTION
to reduce the incidence of disease
CH. 6 SECONDARY PREVENTION
focuses on preventing the spread of disease once it occurs
CH. 6 TERTIARY PREVENTION
minimizing the effects of long-term disability by interventions directed at preventing complications & deterioration
CH. 6 RISK FACTOR
any attribute that increases the vulnerability of an individual to an illness
CH. 6 ILLNESS
a state in which a person’s functioning is diminished/impaired
CH. 6 ACUTE ILLNESS
usually reversible & has a short duration
CH. 6 CHRONIC ILLNESS
usually lasts more than 6 months, irreversible & affects functioning in 1 or more systems
CH. 6 ILLNESS BEHAVIOR
affect how people monitor their bodies, define & interpret their symptoms & use health care resources