Quiz 1 Flashcards
is a state of complete physical mental and social well-being not merely the abscence of disease
health
is an active state of being healthy includes living a lifestyle that promotes good physical mental and emotional health
wellness
refers to pathologic changes in the structure or function of the body or mind
disease
is the response of the person to a disease; it is a process in which the peron’s level of functioning is changed when compared with a previous level
illness
usually has a rapid onset of symptoms and lasts for a relatively short time
acute illness
irreversible illness that causes permanent physical impairment and requires long term health care
chronic illness
period in a chronic illness when the symptoms are present but the patient does not experience any symptoms
remission
period in the chronic illness when they symptoms of the disease reappear
exacerbation
are directed toward promoting health and
preventing the development of disease processes or injury examples include immunization clinics family planning accident promotion smoking cessation meetings etc
primary prevention
focus on screening for early detection of disease with
prompt diagnosis and treatment of any found…example is to reverse or reduce its severity
or provide a cure, and thereby return the person to maximum health as quickly as possible.
secondary prevention
begins after an illness is diagnosed and treated, with
the goal of reducing disability and helping rehabilitate patients to a maximum level of functioning. Examples include patient with diabetes how to recognize and
prevent complications, using physical therapy to prevent contractures in a patient who has had a stroke or spinal cord injury,and referring a woman to a support group after removal of a breast because of cancer
tertiary prevention
is the behavior of a person who is motivated by a
personal desire to increase well-being and health potential.
Health promotion
is behavior motivated by
a desire to avoid or detect disease or
to maintain functioning within the
constraints of an illness or disability
illness/ disease prevention
such as racial and ethnic minorities, those living in poverty, women,children, older adults, rural and
inner-city residents, and people with disabilities and special health care needs.
vulnerable populations
is a disturbance caused by a precipitating event, such as a perceived loss, a threat of loss, or a challenge, that is perceived as a threat to self.
Crisis
