Cocepts Of Health,illness,stress And Health Promotion Flashcards
Health
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.
Illness
Disease of body or mind
Acute illness
Illness that develops suddenly has a rapid onset and short duration
Influenza
Common cold
Urinary tract infection
Chronic illness
Involves a permanent change in health status that requires long term medical or nursing treatments
Partially or completely paralyzed
Deaf
Blind
Primary illness
Primary illness is one that develops without being caused by another health problem
Secondary illness
Results from or is caused by a primary illness
Disease
Pathologic process that causes illness
Terminal illness
A illness which there is no cure available
Idiopathic
Illness where there is no known cause
Etiology
Cause of disease/illness
Wellness
Physical and mental well being
Subjective
Perceived only by the individual. when only the person can tell you if he or she feels ill.
Hereditary condition
Disorder acquired from the genetic codes of one or both parents.
Sickle cell
Cystic fibrosis
Huntingtons
Congenital disorder
Disorder present at birth but which are the result of faulty embryonic development
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Rubella
Coping
Any behavioral or cognitive activity used to deal with stress
Adaptation
Adjustment in structure or habits
Maladaptation
Lack of adjustment
Self actulization
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
Asymptotic
Without symptoms
Hierarchy
The arrangement of objects,elements or values in order of importance
Cultural competence
A willingness to learn about ones cultures
Maslow theory
Maslow Theory is maslows hierarchy of needs ranks individuals needs from the most basic to most complex
Maslows theory steps
Basic physical needs
Food Air Water Rest Must be satisfied before emotional needs
Maslows theory step 2
Physiologic needs
Fundamental physical needs essential to maintain life
Maslows theory step 3
Security and belonging
Security for patients depends on reassurance that their physiological and safety needs will be met
Maslows theory step 4
Self esteem and love and belonging
One cannot truly love others until one first loves or accepts one self
Maslows theory step 5
Self acculization
When individual are comfortable with themselves and are certain of their beliefs and values
Stress
Is identified as a nonspecific response of the body to any demand made on it.
Stressor
Any stress inducing event is referred to a stressor.it can include
Physical and emotional
Environmental
Life changes
Physical signs and symptoms of stress
Dry mouth Rapid pulse Rapid,shallow breathing Sweaty palms Shakiness and tremors Dizziness Stammering Frequent urination
Psychological signs of stress
Confusion and forgetfulness Anxiety Irritability Labeled moods Depression Helplessness
Stress reduction techniques
Progressive relaxation Imagery Massage Biofeedback Yoga Meditation Regular physical exercise
Health promotion
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
Health promotion behaviors
Wearing a seat belt
Not smoking
Pap smear
Transition Stages of illness
The onset of illness may consist vague or nonspecific symptoms.during this period one may deny feeling ill but recognize the symptoms of illness.
Acceptance stage of illness
Comes after denial and a sick role is assumed.this involves acknowledging illness and engaging in measures to become well
Convalescence stage
Process of recovering after illness and regaining health
Stress related diseases or disorders
Headaches Gastritis Asthma Low back pain Allergies Hypertension Can set Sexual dysfunction Infections Chrome disease
