Chapter 1 Flashcards
What is health as defined by the World Health Organization?
“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
What is homeostasis?
A state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function properly
What is Pathology?
A branch of medical science that studies the disease itself and its effects on the bodies
What is a sign?
Objective evidence of disease that can be observed by the doctor, such as abnormal pulse or fever.
What is a symptom?
subjective experience of a potential health issue, which cannot be observed by a doctor. Examples include stomach cramps after eating uncooked meat
What is a disorder?
a functional abnormality or disturbance in the body that can be a result of a disease
What does a physical examination include?
Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation, Vital Signs (Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure, Temperature)
What is a prognosis?
Predicated outcome and source of a disease
What is nature of disease?
the progression of a disease in an individual over time without treatment.Acute, Chronic, Terminal; Infectious/Communicable Diseases; Non-infectious/Non-communicable Diseases
What are categories of a disease?
Hereditary vs Congenital; Degenerative; Inflammatory; Neoplastic; Metabolic; Traumatic; Nutritional; Idiopathic
What is Remission?
The period of a chronic disease when signs and symptoms subside.
What is Exacerbation vs Relapse?
Exacerbation is when a disease worsens, and a relapse is when a disease returns after a period of time
What is the difference between sequelae and complications?
Sequelae are a logical result of an illness or injury, while complications are unexpected events that can occur during or after treatment
What is epidemology?
Medical science that studies the distribution and causes of health conditions in populations, and how to prevent and control them
What is Morbidity and Mortality?
Morbidity is the state of being unhealthy for a particular disease, whereas mortality is the number of deaths that occur in a population.
What is incidence?
What is prevelance?
the total number of people in a population who have a disease at a specific time or during a given period
What is Etiology?
Means the cause of disease
What is pathogensis?
the manner of development of the disease
What is called when the cause of disease is unknown?
Idiopathic
What are risk factors?
Factors that increase the chances of developing a disease ex// risk factor for developing lung cancer is smoking
What are protective factors?
Factors that decrease the chances of developing a disease ex//regular physical activity and healthy eating reduce chances of develping cancer
What is health promotion and disease prevention?
Health promotion focuses on developing behaviors that improve bodily functions
Disease prevention focuses on reducing or eliminating exposure to risks that could lead to disease,
What are the 3 levels of prevention?
Primary, secondary and tertiary
