NR351 Week 2 exam with answers - Johns Hopkins University (A grade) 98% correct answers
Chapter 3
Health- a state of complete physical, mental and
... [Show More] social well-being, not the absence of disease or infirmity
Illness- the unique response of a person to a disease; an abnormal process involving changed level of functioning
Wellness- an active state of being healthy by living a lifestyle promoting good physical, mental and emotional health
Acute Illness- has a rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a short time
*Pain is most significant symptom— if needed, treatment resolves issue
Ex/ appendicitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, common cold
Chronic Illness- slow onset and may have periods of remission; irreversible altercation that requires long period of care
Ex/ diabetes mellitus, lung disease, arthritis, lupus
Stages of Illness Behavior
• Experiencing symptoms- ex/pain,fever,rash
• Assuming the sick role- defining yourself as sick
• Assuming a dependent role- complying with treatment plan
• Achieving recovery and rehabilitation – giving up dependent role
Dimensions Affecting Health
-Physical- genetic inheritance, age, developmental level, race and gender
-Emotional- how the mind affects the body
-Intellectual- cognitive abilities, educational background
-Environmental- housing; sanitation; pollution; food
-Sociocultural- economic level, lifestyle
-Spiritual- beliefs and values
Health Promotion
Primary- directed toward promoting health and preventing the development of disease processes or injury
Ex/ immunization clinics, family planning services, accident-prevention education
Secondary- focus on screening for early detection of disease with prompt diagnosis and treatment of any found
Ex/ assessing children for normal growth and development
Tertiary- begins after an illness is diagnosed and treated with the goal of reducing disability and helping rehabilitate patients to a maximum level of functioning
Ex/ coaching a diabetic through treatment and preventing complications [Show Less]