General Concepts Flashcards
What is health?
“State of complete physical, mental, and social being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”
What is pathogenesis?
The sequence of events that take place, starting with the etiology until the disease becomes evident
What is pathophysiology?
The study of diseases and conditions
What is etiology?
What sets a disease in motion
What is illness?
Reduction in overall wellness and health
What is disease?
Alteration in a bodily function, organ system that results in objective changes
Is MS more prevalent in colder or warmer climates?
Colder
Is asthma more prevalent in urban or suburban areas?
Urban areas
Are 3rd world or industrialized countries more at risk to develop GI disorders?
3rd world countries
What race is cardiovascular disease more prevalent?
African Americans
What is a body function?
Physiological or psychological function
What is a body structure?
Anatomical parts of the body
What is an impairment?
Problems in body function or structure
What is an activity limitation?
Difficulties encountered when performing an activity
What is participation?
An individuals involvement in life
What is a symptom?
A subjective complaint (ex: I feel..)
What is a sign?
An observer can identify or observe a change
What is a syndrome?
Collection of signs and symptoms of a disease process
What is incidence?
Number of new cases in a period of time
What is prevalence?
Number of people with a disease or condition in a period of time - number of new cases
What is primary prevention?
Prevent disease from occurring by reducing risk factors
What is secondary prevention?
Disease detected when asymptomatic and cure can be attained - decrease duration of illness (ex: Pap Smear)
What is tertiary prevention?
Interventions to prevent further problems, reduce complications, promote restoration of function (ex: chemotherapy?)
