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Cocepts Of Health,illness,stress And Health Promotion Flashcards

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Health

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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.

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Illness

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Disease of body or mind

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Acute illness

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Illness that develops suddenly has a rapid onset and short duration

Influenza
Common cold
Urinary tract infection

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Chronic illness

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

Partially or completely paralyzed
Deaf
Blind

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Primary illness

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

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Secondary illness

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Results from or is caused by a primary illness

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Disease

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Pathologic process that causes illness

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Terminal illness

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A illness which there is no cure available

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Idiopathic

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Illness where there is no known cause

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Etiology

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Cause of disease/illness

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Wellness

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Physical and mental well being

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Subjective

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

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Hereditary condition

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

Sickle cell
Cystic fibrosis
Huntingtons

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Congenital disorder

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

Fetal alcohol syndrome
Rubella

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Coping

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Any behavioral or cognitive activity used to deal with stress

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Adaptation

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Adjustment in structure or habits

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Maladaptation

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Lack of adjustment

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Self actulization

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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

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Asymptotic

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Without symptoms

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Hierarchy

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

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Cultural competence

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A willingness to learn about ones cultures

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Maslow theory

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

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Maslows theory steps

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Basic physical needs

Food 
Air 
Water
Rest
Must be satisfied before emotional needs
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Maslows theory step 2

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Physiologic needs

Fundamental physical needs essential to maintain life

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Maslows theory step 3

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Security and belonging

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

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Maslows theory step 4

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Self esteem and love and belonging

One cannot truly love others until one first loves or accepts one self

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Maslows theory step 5

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Self acculization

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

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Stress

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

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Stressor

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

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Physical signs and symptoms of stress

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Dry mouth
Rapid pulse
Rapid,shallow breathing
Sweaty palms
Shakiness and tremors
Dizziness
Stammering
Frequent urination
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Psychological signs of stress

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Confusion and forgetfulness 
Anxiety
Irritability 
Labeled moods
Depression 
Helplessness
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Stress reduction techniques

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Progressive relaxation 
Imagery
Massage
Biofeedback
Yoga
Meditation 
Regular physical exercise
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Health promotion

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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

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Health promotion behaviors

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Wearing a seat belt
Not smoking
Pap smear

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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.

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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

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Convalescence stage

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Process of recovering after illness and regaining health

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Stress related diseases or disorders

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

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