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INTRO TO HEALTHCARE Flashcards

1
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“_______ is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence
of disease or infirmity.”-

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health

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“A resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. ____ is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities”

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health

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refers to the ability of a body to adapt to new threats and infirmities

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health

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DIFFERENT TYPES OF HEALTH

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Physical
Mental
Spiritual
Emotional
Social
Environmental

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refers to the state of your physical body and how well it is operating.

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Physical health

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promotes proper care of our bodies for optimal health and functioning

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Physical health

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Components of Physical health

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▪ Physical activity – includes strength, flexibility, and endurance.
▪ Nutrition and diet – includes nutrient intake, fluid intake, and healthy digestion.
▪ Alcohol and drugs – includes the abstinence from or reduced consumption of these substances.
▪ Medical self-care – includes addressing minor ailments or injuries and seeking emergency care as
necessary.
▪ Rest and sleep – includes periodic rest and relaxation, along with high-quality sleep.

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______ is a level of psychological well-being or an absence of mental illness.

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Mental health

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It is the “psychological state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of
emotional and behavioral adjustment”

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Mental health

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According to WHO, the determinants of Mental Health include:

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Individual psychological and biological factors such as emotional skills, substance use, and
genetics can make people more vulnerable to mental health problems.

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Examples of mental self-care activities include:

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o Getting regular exercise
o Reading a book
o Learning a new hobby or skill
o Listening to a podcast
o Doing a digital detox
o Practicing mindfulness

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_____ refers to possessing, meaning, and purpose in life; having a clear set of beliefs, and living by your morals, values, and ethics.

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SPIRITUAL HEALTH

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Essentially it means understanding and having a clear definition of what is right and wrong and
living according to this understanding.

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SPIRITUAL HEALTH

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Many factors play a part in defining spirituality –

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– religious faith, beliefs, values, ethics,
principles, and morals.

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______ allows us to find the inner calm and peace needed to get through whatever life brings, no matter what one’s beliefs are or where they may be on your spiritual journey.

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Spirituality

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16
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Ways to Improve Spiritual Health:

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o Connect with your faith community
o Volunteer or help others
o Practice yoga
o Meditate
o Keep a journal
o Spend time in nature
o Focus on your hobbies
o Speak with a chaplain or someone you trust

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________ is often described as the capacity to identify and manage your emotions and
feelings, as well as the emotions of those around you. It involves developing the ability to
express and manage emotions in healthy ways, such as being able to handle stress and take
responsibility for your own feelings.

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Emotional health

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_________ also involves having a good understanding of your self-worth, regulating your emotions, and maintaining good relationships with others.

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Emotional health

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_______ are caused by a reaction to a situation or person and may even be the result of past experiences or trauma.

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Emotional triggers

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______ can cause one to feel overwhelmed and emotionally unstable, often resulting in feelings of sadness, fear, and anger.

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triggers

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21
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_______ can be defined as our ability to interact and form meaningful relationships with
others. It also relates to how comfortably we can adapt to social situations. Social relationships
have an impact on our mental health, physical health, and mortality risk.

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Social health

22
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We interact with people every day. Maintaining a good level of social wellness lets you build
interpersonal relationships with others. These relationships include friendships, intimate
relationships, family, and professional (work) relationships.

A

Social Health

23
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________ examines the interaction between the environment and health.

A

Environmental health

24
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_______ refers to aspects of human health (including quality of life) that are determined by physical, chemical, biological, social, and psychosocial factors in the
environment.

A

Environmental health

25
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The environment in which we live is a major determinant of our health and well-being. We
depend on the environment for energy and the materials needed to sustain life, such as:

A

o Clean air
o Safe drinking water
o Nutritious food
o Safe places to live.

26
Q

_____ is the active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic
health- Global Wellness Institute

A

WELLNESS

27
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_______ is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes so that instead of just surviving, you’re thriving.- Pfizer

A

WELLNESS

28
Q

______ failure of the body defense mechanism to cope with forces tending to disturb body
equilibrium.

A

DISEASE

29
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Ecologic concept of disease based on 3 premises of the biologic laws:

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▪ Disease is a result of the imbalance between the forces of the agent and the host
▪ The resulting imbalance depends on the nature of the agent and the host
▪ The nature of the agent and the host and their interaction depend on the environment

30
Q

Disease is a result of the imbalance between the forces of the ___ and the ____

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agent and host

31
Q

The resulting imbalance depends on the nature of the ___ and the ___

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agent and host

32
Q

The nature of the ___ and the ___ and their interaction depend on the _____

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agent host and environment

33
Q

Natural History of Disease

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  1. Portal of Entry
  2. Incubation Period
  3. Clinical Manifestation of disease or Clinical Horizon
  4. Outcome of Disease
  5. Period of Communicability
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  1. Portal of Entry
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  • a. Respiratory tract
  • b. Genito- Urinary tract
  • c. Gastro-intestinal tract
    d. Skin
    e. Blood stream
35
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  • Interval between the time of entry of the agent into the host and
    onset of signs and symptoms of disease, it varies from one
    disease to another
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  1. Incubation Period
36
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*Characteristic signs and symptoms appear like:
*a. Fever
*b. Rash
*c. Other symptoms like jaundice ex: viral hepatitis, yellow fever,
leptospirosis, infectious mononucleosis syphilis, fatigue, convulsions
*Nausea and vomiting and other localized symptoms like diarrhea, cough,
pain, and local swelling
*Measurement of physiologic data is abnormal ex: temperature, pulse,
respiration
*Positive laboratory tests of urine, blood, stools, etc.

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  1. Clinical Manifestation of disease or Clinical Horizon
37
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  1. Outcome of Disease
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  • a. Chronic condition
  • b. Carrier state
  • c. Temporary disability
  • d. Permanent disability
  • e. Death
  • f. Complete recovery
38
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  • The period during which the patient is infectious
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  1. Period of Communicability
39
Q

____ is the organic body where the agent depends for survival

A

HOST

40
Q

Vehicles and Condition of transmission:

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  1. Contact Transmission
  2. Vehicle Transmission
  3. Vector transmissions
  4. Airborne
41
Q

____ is the substance or force whose presence or absence causes disease

A

AGENT

42
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Types of disease agent

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Biologic, Physical, Chemical, Nutrient, Mechanical

43
Q

Disease agent

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arthropods
helminths
protozoa
fungi
bacteria
rickettsia
viruses

44
Q

____ is the sum of all forces that influence the growth and development of an organism

A

ENVIRONMENT

45
Q

Components of Environmental health

A

Physical
Socio-economic
Biologic

46
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This includes the geological structure of the area such as the hills, valleys, plateaus, soil, and
rock composition, and the presence of water, plants, etc.

A

Physical environment

47
Q
  • A fertile area may favor the development of arthropods, particularly in swampy places; dusty
    deserts harbor fungus and bacterial spores.
  • Weather, climate, and seasons also influence the type of communicable disease present.
  • The physical environment is an important factor in successful parasitism
A

Physical Environment

48
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  • The richer the area, the better the environmental sanitation, disposal of sewage and garbage,
    availability of medical facilities, etc.
  • All these cost money.
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Socio- economic environment

49
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  • This includes the “universe of living things that surround man, all else than man himself.”
  • These are the animals man uses for food and for the beast of burden, plants he uses for food, etc.,
    the arthropods and microorganisms found in the air, soil and water
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Biologic environment

50
Q

Reservoirs of Infections are:

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▪ Man
▪ Animal
▪ Inanimate organic matter
▪ Plant
▪ Soil

51
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Sources of Infections:

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Thing, person, object or substance from which an infectious agent passes immediately to a host

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