Introduction to health and illness - Lecture 2

Question 1

What is the definition of health?

Answer 1

Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease

Question 2

What is the definition of illness?

Answer 2

Illness is a condition where the body or mind is harmed due to an organ or part not functioning normally

Question 3

What does the health assessment involve?

Answer 3

By measuring various factors including signs, symptoms, co-morbidity, and lifestyle factors

Question 4

How is the holistic model of healthcare formed?

Answer 4

By encompassing physical, mental, and social aspects of health

Question 5

How is mental health defined?

Answer 5

It is defined as a state of well-being that enables coping with life’s stresses and contributing to the community

Question 6

What is social health influenced by?

Answer 6

By various determinants including income, employment, social support, and education

Question 7

What are nurses responsible for?

Answer 7

They are responsible for promoting wellbeing, preventing ill health, and meeting changing health needs across all life stages

Question 8

What does the role of a registered nurse include?

Answer 8

It includes managing personal health, promoting health to individuals in care, and identifying barriers to health