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Health and Illness - Unit 1 Flashcards

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Health - a state of complete….

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physical, mental & social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

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Disease - a medical term, meaning there is…

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a pathological change in the structure or function of the mind or body.

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Illness - the response of the person to a real or perceived disease - it is an abnormal process in which the person’s level of functioning in changed. T/F?

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True!

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Illness - it is not subjective. T/F?

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False! It is highly subjective.

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What are the three parts of the Agent-Host environment?

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Environment, Agent, Host

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Agent Host Environment - Describe Each.

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Agent - the bacteria, fungus, virus, etc.
Host - the living being.
Environment - all external factors.

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Health Illness Continuum - it is not dynamic and not on a continuum. T/F?

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False - it is very dynamic and on a continuum!

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Health Illness Continuum - perceptions of health __.

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Vary, meaning that how people view health/illness changes from one person to the next.

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Health is a ___, wellness is a ___.

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Health is a process.

Wellness is a condition.

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Wellness - a condition in which an individual functions at ___ levels.

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Optimal.

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Neuman Systems Model - health is equated with..

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optimal system stability.

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Neuman Systems Model - perceptions and attitudes of clients, family/support system & caregivers about health/illness have ___ effect in overall well-being of individuals/families.

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Significant.

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What are the 6 human dimensions?

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Physical, emotional, intellectual, environmental, sociocultural, and spiritual.

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What are the 5 basic human needs? (Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs, in order of most important to not as important.)

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  1. Physiological
  2. Safety and security needs
  3. Love and belonging needs.
  4. Self-esteem needs.
  5. Self-actualization needs.
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Human Dimensions - Physiological Needs - info

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Focuses on achievement of the basic needs such as oxygenation, circulation, sleep and comfort, nutrition and elimination. If one is missing, death is likely.

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Human Dimensions - Emotional Dimension - info

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We want security, a sense of belonging, and self esteem. We should focus on improving self esteem, developing social skills, and gain trust with our patients!

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It isn’t important to gain trust with your patients. T/F?

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False! It is very important!

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Human Dimensions - Sociocultural Dimension - info

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as social creatures, all people rely on others to some extent.

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Empowerment - the process of enabling others to do for themselves and consists of encouraging the client to be an active participant in care. T/F?

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True!

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Human Dimensions - Intellectual Dimension - info

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Consists of cognitive functions such as judgment, orientation, memory, and the ability to take in and process information.

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Intellectual Dimension - can be impaired by…

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infection, exposure to toxins, substance abuse, trauma and psychological needs.

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Human Dimensions - Spiritual Dimension - info

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one’s relationship with one’s self, a sense of connection with others, and a relationship with a higher power or divine source.

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Health - live level of wellness or fulfillment of one’s maximum potential in all dimensions - physical, psychological, sociocultural an spiritual functioning - T/F?

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True!

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Acute Illness - def

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an illness that has rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a relatively short time.

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Illness behaviors - 4 stages.

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Stage 1 - Experiencing Symptoms (starting to sneeze, etc.)
Stage 2 - Assuming the sick role (I think I’m getting sicked.).
Stage 3- assuming a dependent role (accepts their diagnosis. Follows treatment and may need emotional support.
Stage 4 - Achieving recovery and rehabilitation. (Going up! Feeling better!)

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What are some characteristics of chronic illness?

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It is permanent, it causes irreversible alterations to the anatomy, it requires special education, and requires a long period of care or support.

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Nurses must __ clients to want to change in order to encourage the development of healthy behaviors.

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Motivate!

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What is the purpose of health promotion?

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Trying to move individuals, families, and communities to a higher level of wellness.

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How many levels of health prevention activities are there?

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3

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What are level 1 Health Prevention Activities?

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Primary Prevention Activities, like preventing illness - immunizations, seatbelts, etc.

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What are level 2 Health Prevention Activities?

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Secondary Prevention Activites - detecting an illness. This would be like a mammogram, checkup, etc.

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What are level 3 Health Prevention Activities?

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Tertiary Prevention Activities - this is when the illness has started. An example of this would be physical therapy.

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What are some internal variables that influence health status, beliefs and practices?

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Genetic makeup, race, sex and age!

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What are some external variables that influence health status, beliefs and practices?

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Geography, environment, standards of living, family and cultural beliefs and social support networks.

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What are some roles of the nurse?
View clients ___.
Concerned with disease process and must be ___ about the disease process.
Also concerned with the person’s ability to function in all ___.
Assist persons to maximize their __ potential.

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Holistically.
Knowledgeable.
Dimensions.
Health.

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Neuman Systems Model - Illness - indicates lack of __ among parts/subparts of the system of the individual.

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Harmony.

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Neuman Systems Model - a decreased state of wellness is result of unmet ___ of the system.

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Needs.

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Again, what are some of the Nurse’s role in illness?

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Be knowledgeable about illness, disease processes and nursing care, assess behavior, reactions, and responses to illness, identity client strengths and expected outcomes, provide education, guidance, appropriate information to make informed decisions and support to client/family/SO, client teaching, develop and implement nursing interventions to promote optimal health and functioning, evaluate client’s progress, be non-judgmental, and demonstrate caring attitude and behaviors.

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Mutual Goal of health providers - 3

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Restore, Maintain and promote wellness.

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