Disorders, Diseases and Healthcare Models

Question 1

Describe social determinants.
(6 key aspects)

Answer 1

1. Location
2. Finances
3. Religion
4. Sexuality
5. Food scarcity
6. Political views
   (Dahlgren and Whithead 1991)

Question 2

Describe the nursing process.
(5 key aspects and their components)

Answer 2

1. Assessment: Gather information on the condition of the patient.
2. Diagnose: Identify patients’ problems.
3. Plan: Goals for care and outcomes. Identify appropriate nursing action.
4. Implement: Perform nursing actions.
5. Evaluate: Determine if goals and outcomes are achieved.

Question 3

Describe 3 key aspects of a public health model and their components.

Answer 3

The Biopsychosocial model

Biological:
Age, gender, genetics, tissue health, physiologic reactions.

Sociological:
Interpersonal relationships, social support dynamics, socioeconomics.

Psychological:
Mental health and wellbeing, emotional health, beliefs and expectations.

(Dahlgren and Whithead 1991)

Question 4

Describe 7 key aspects of an M.S.E .
A.S.E.P.T.I.C

Answer 4

A - appearance/behaviour
S - speech
E - emotion
P - perception
T - thoughts
I - insights
C - cognition/ understanding

Question 5

Explain the acronym S.B.A.R .

Answer 5

Situation
Background
Assessment
Recommendation

Question 6

List the 6 stages of a behaviour change model.

Answer 6

Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Termination

Question 7

Name three communicable diseases.
Define communicable disease.

Answer 7

1. Flu
2. Ringworm
3. Malaria

A disease that spreads from one person/thing/surface/object to another. Through direct or indirect contact.

Question 8

Name three congenital disorders.
Define congenital disorder.

Answer 8

1. Down Syndrome
2. Albinism
3. Spina Bifida

A condition present from birth.

Question 9

What is G.E.R.D?

Answer 9

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.

Question 10

Name three symptoms of G.E.R.D .
Define G.E.R.D .

Answer 10

1. Heartburn
2. Regurgitation/ Backwash
3. Chest pain

A condition in which the stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the esophagus.