Introduction to Concepts of Pathology Flashcards
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What is health?
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely as the absence of disease or infirmity
What is a disease
a biologic or psychologic alteration that results in a malfunction of a body organ or system
What is an illness?
sickness or deviation from a healthy state
What is an acute illness?
usually refers to an illness or disease that has a relatively rapid onset and short duration
what is a chronic illness?
permanent impairment or disability and has a need for special rehab or long term medical management
What is pathology?
the branch of medicine that investigates the essential nature of disease
what is clinical pathology?
the pathology applied to the solution of clinical problems
what is pathogenesis?
the development of unhealthy conditions or disease
What are the two reasons pathology is important to a PT?
- We need to know the effects of pathologic process on the person’s functional abilities and limitations
- How can the person participate in his/her family and community?
How does the ICIDH define impairments and at what level does it affect the individual?
functional/loss and organ level
how does the ICIDH define disability and at what level does it affect the individual?
activity/limitation and personal level
how does the ICIDH define handicap and at what level does it affect the individual?
social disadvantage and societal level
What does ICIDH stand for?
international classification of impairments, disabilities, and handicaps
In 2016, how many people in the US lived with a disability?
25% (1 in 4)
What is an executive function?
described as cortical functions involved in formulating goals and planning, initiating, monitoring, and maintaining behavior
what is behavior?
not only overt motor behavior but also affective and social behavior
what is complex problem solving?
the effective handling of new info
what is a learning disability?
difficulty acquiring information in specific domains in a person with normal or near normal intelligence
what are body functions and structures in the ICF framework?
defined as physiologic or psychologic functions of body systems or parts
what is the ICF and what does it stand for?
the international classification of functioning, disability, and health framework
it is used by WHO to classify and code information about health and provide standard language
what is activity in ICF?
difficulties a person may have in executing specific tasks
what is participation in the ICF?
the individual’s involvement in life situations
What is primary prevention?
removing or reducing disease risk factors
what is secondary prevention?
to promote early detection of disease and to employ preventive measures to avoid further complications
