Health Promotion and Illness Flashcards
1
Q
acute
A
abrupt and sudden onset
often intense/severe
short duration
active illness/complications requiring hospitalization for management
2
Q
chronic
A
illness/condition that has lasted at least 3-6 months (varying timing definitions)
limitation in function
3
Q
crisis
A
life-threatening, requires emergency/critical care
4
Q
stable
A
illness course/symptoms controlled by regimen
5
Q
unstable
A
symptoms not controlled by regimen, but doesn’t require hospitalization
6
Q
primary roles & skills of the nurse
A
caregiver > educator > care planner > care coordinator > change agent > advocate > critical thinker >
7
Q
perception of health over lifespan
A
young child: no visible evidence of illness
adolescent: body image
adult: able to work and provide, fulfill role
older adult: able to care for self
