Cocepts Of Health,illness,stress And Health Promotion

Question 1

Health

Answer 1

When one is able to function physically,mentally, socially and spiritually in order to express the full range of ones unique potentials within the environment.

Question 2

Illness

Answer 2

Disease of body or mind

Question 3

Acute illness

Answer 3

Illness that develops suddenly has a rapid onset and short duration

Influenza
Common cold
Urinary tract infection

Question 4

Chronic illness

Answer 4

Involves a permanent change in health status that requires long term medical or nursing treatments

Partially or completely paralyzed
Deaf
Blind

Question 5

Primary illness

Answer 5

Primary illness is one that develops without being caused by another health problem

Question 6

Secondary illness

Answer 6

Results from or is caused by a primary illness

Question 7

Disease

Answer 7

Pathologic process that causes illness

Question 8

Terminal illness

Answer 8

A illness which there is no cure available

Question 9

Idiopathic

Answer 9

Illness where there is no known cause

Question 10

Etiology

Answer 10

Cause of disease/illness

Question 11

Wellness

Answer 11

Physical and mental well being

Question 12

Subjective

Answer 12

Perceived only by the individual. when only the person can tell you if he or she feels ill.

Question 13

Hereditary condition

Answer 13

Disorder acquired from the genetic codes of one or both parents.

Sickle cell
Cystic fibrosis
Huntingtons

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Congenital disorder

Answer 14

Disorder present at birth but which are the result of faulty embryonic development

Fetal alcohol syndrome
Rubella

Question 15

Coping

Answer 15

Any behavioral or cognitive activity used to deal with stress

Question 16

Adaptation

Answer 16

Adjustment in structure or habits

Question 17

Maladaptation

Answer 17

Lack of adjustment

Question 18

Self actulization

Answer 18

Reaching ones full potential is a stage to which people do not advance until the physiologic,security and belonging,self esteem and love needs or met

Question 19

Asymptotic

Answer 19

Without symptoms

Question 20

Hierarchy

Answer 20

The arrangement of objects,elements or values in order of importance

Question 21

Cultural competence

Answer 21

A willingness to learn about ones cultures

Question 22

Maslow theory

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Maslow Theory is maslows hierarchy of needs ranks individuals needs from the most basic to most complex

Question 23

Maslows theory steps

Answer 23

Basic physical needs

Food 
Air 
Water
Rest
Must be satisfied before emotional needs

Question 24

Maslows theory step 2

Answer 24

Physiologic needs

Fundamental physical needs essential to maintain life

Question 25

Maslows theory step 3

Answer 25

Security and belonging Security for patients depends on reassurance that their physiological and safety needs will be met

Question 26

Maslows theory step 4

Answer 26

Self esteem and love and belonging One cannot truly love others until one first loves or accepts one self

Question 27

Maslows theory step 5

Answer 27

Self acculization | When individual are comfortable with themselves and are certain of their beliefs and values

Question 28

Stress

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Is identified as a nonspecific response of the body to any demand made on it.

Question 29

Stressor

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Any stress inducing event is referred to a stressor.it can include Physical and emotional Environmental Life changes

Question 30

Physical signs and symptoms of stress

Answer 30

``` Dry mouth Rapid pulse Rapid,shallow breathing Sweaty palms Shakiness and tremors Dizziness Stammering Frequent urination ```

Question 31

Psychological signs of stress

Answer 31

``` Confusion and forgetfulness Anxiety Irritability Labeled moods Depression Helplessness ```

Question 32

Stress reduction techniques

Answer 32

``` Progressive relaxation Imagery Massage Biofeedback Yoga Meditation Regular physical exercise ```

Question 33

Health promotion

Answer 33

Primary prevention Avoid or delay occurrences Of a disease or disorder Secondary prevention Following screening guidelines for easily treated diseases if found early or detecting Diseases Return Tertiary prevention Rehabilitation measures after disease /disorder has stabilized

Question 34

Health promotion behaviors

Answer 34

Wearing a seat belt Not smoking Pap smear

Question 35

Transition Stages of illness

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The onset of illness may consist vague or nonspecific symptoms.during this period one may deny feeling ill but recognize the symptoms of illness.

Question 36

Acceptance stage of illness

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Comes after denial and a sick role is assumed.this involves acknowledging illness and engaging in measures to become well

Question 37

Convalescence stage

Answer 37

Process of recovering after illness and regaining health

Question 38

Stress related diseases or disorders

Answer 38

``` Headaches Gastritis Asthma Low back pain Allergies Hypertension Can set Sexual dysfunction Infections Chrome disease ```