Unit 1 Ch 2

Question 1

Disease

Answer 1

Pathologic (disease caused) process that causes illness.

Question 2

Health

Answer 2

State of optimal physical, mental, and social well-being.

Question 3

Illness

Answer 3

Disease of the body or mind.

Question 4

Chronic Illness

Answer 4

Persisting for a long time

Question 5

Acute Illness

Answer 5

Develops suddenly and resolves in a short time.

Question 6

Congenital Illness

Answer 6

Present at birth.

Question 7

Idiopathic illness

Answer 7

There is no known cause.

Question 8

Wellness

Answer 8

Physical and mental well-being.

Question 9

High Level Wellness

Answer 9

Dynamic and active movement toward fulfillment of ones potential.

Question 10

Hierarchy of Needs
Physiologic Needs

Answer 10

• Oxygenation
• Nutrition
• Elimination
• Safety
• Rest & Comfort
• Hygiene
• Activity
• Sexual Procreation

Question 11

Hierarchy of Needs
Bottom to Top

Answer 11

• Physiological
• Security
• Belonging
• Self-esteem
• Love
• Self-actualization

Question 12

Stress

Answer 12

The sum of biologic reactions that take place in response to stressors. Stress disturbs the organisms homeostasis and causes the body to attempt to adapt.

Question 13

3 stages of illness

Answer 13

• Transition Stage: The onset of illness. Vague, nonspecific symptoms. Person may deny feeling ill, acknowledge that a health problem exists, and eventually self-medicate or seek help if it worsens.
• Acceptance Stage: Person assumes the “sick role”. Involves acknowledging illness and taking steps to become well. May use remedies from pharmacy or from home. Some delay seeing medical professionals for as long as possible due to fear of the problem and endergoing exams and diagnostic procedures.
• Convalescence Stage: Process of recovering after illness. If illness becomes chronic, recovery phase is replaced with Adaptation to limitations and positive use of remaining capabilities or Maladaptation (lack of adjustment).

Question 14

GAS
ARE

Answer 14

General Adaptation Sydnrome- Happens in response to long term exposeure to stress like trauma, burns, infection, severe cold, and emotional upset.. 3 steps:

• Alarm Stage- Hormone release mobilizes body’s defenses. Nonspecific signs of illness such as slight rise in temperature, loss of energy, decreased apetite, and a general feeling of malaise occur.
• Resistance Stage- Body is battling for equilibrium. If this stage is excessive, response becomes maladaptive and a pathologic condition occurs, which may be in the form of a stress related disorder.
• Exhaustion Stage- Occurs if stressor is severe enough or present over a long enough time to deplete body’s resources for adaptation.