Exam 1 Flashcards
Acute Illness
quick onset, short term
Chronic Illness
slow onset, long term
Disease
pathologic change in the structure or function of body or mind
Exacerbation
period in chronic illness when the symptoms of the disease reappear
Health
state of optimal functioning or well-being
Health Disparity**
a specific difference that is closely linked to social, economic and or environmental disadvantage
Health Equity**
attainment of the highest level of health for all people
Health Promotion
behavior of an individual motivated by a personal desire to increase well-being and health potential
Holistic Health Care
health care that takes into account the whole person interacting in the environment
Illness
abnormal process in which any aspect of the person’s functioning is altered
Morbidity
frequency that a disease occurs
Mortality
number of deaths
Remission
period in a chronic illness when the disease is present, but the person does not experience symptoms of the disease
Risk Factor
something that increases a person’s chance for illness or injury
Social Determinants
conditions in the environments in which people are born, live, learn, work, play and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning and quality of life outcomes
Vulnerable Population
disadvantaged subsegment of a community requiring utmost care; poverty, pregnant women, disabled, special needs
Wellness
an active process in which an individual progresses toward the maximum possible potential, regardless of current state of health
Human Dimension (Physical)
all things that affect our health (age gender, race, genetics)
Human Dimension (Emotional)
mind, mental illness, stress, anxiety
Human Dimension (Intellectual)
special needs, cognitive impairment, education, health literacy
Human Dimension (Environmental)
all the things around us; housing, pollution, violence, access to important resources such as food and water
Human Dimension (Sociocultural)
economic level, lifestyle, finances, family and culture
Human Dimension (Spiritual)
beliefs, religion
Self-Concept
how we view ourselves; if we don’t like ourselves we are not going to take care of ourselves
Roles of a Nurse
- encouraging people to be healthy and live a healthy life
- giving resources
- educating
- being a role model
- treating everyone equally
- taking care of ourselves