The sick role

Question 1

Acute illness characteristics

Answer 1

severe symptoms
rapid onset
short lived
more common

Question 2

chronic illness characteristics

Answer 2

gradual
needs medical supervision
long lasting

Question 3

Acute illness examples

Answer 3

asthma attack
flu
strep throat
pnuemonia
colds
heart attack
appendicitis

Question 4

Examples of Chronic illnesses

Answer 4

kidney disease
heart disease/congestive heart failure
diabetes
arthritis
parkinsons
alzheimers
cancer
ulcerative colitis

Question 5

internal influences of illness

Answer 5

patient perceptions
nature of illness
coping skills
spirituality

Question 6

external influences of illness

Answer 6

visibility of symptoms
cultural background
economic status
accessibility of health care
social support 
past experience

Question 7

what is compassion fatigue

Answer 7

physical/emotional/spiritual exhaustion

-associated with caring for those in distress

Question 8

Preventative measures/self care for nurses

Answer 8

Journal writing
Meditation
Exercise
Good nutrition
Set boundaries
Organizational strategies
Peer support
Regular breaks
Debriefing