Adult Chronic Conditions Chapter 3 Quiz 1

Holistic Health Care

care that addresses the many dimensions that comprise the whole person

Health

The state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

Morbidity

How frequently the disease occurs

Mortality

The number of deaths resulting from a disease

Disease

Medical term referring to pathologic chances in the structure or function of the body or mind

Illness

the response of the person to a disease, a process in which the persons level of functioning is changed when compared with a previous level

Acute Illness

Usually has a rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a relatively short time.

Chronic illness

broader term that encompasses a number of different physical and mental alterations in health.

This illness usually has one or more of the following characteristics

Chronic

1. It is permanent change

2. It causes, or is caused by irreversible alterations in normal anatomy and physiology

3. It requires special patient education for rehabilitation

4. it requires a long period of care or support

Remission

The disease is present but the person does not experience symptoms

Exacerbation

symptoms of the disease reappear

Health equity

the attainment of the highest level of health for all people

Health disparity

a particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or environmental disadvantage

Social determinants of health

the conditions in the environments in which people are born

Institutional or structural racism

systemic distribution of resources, power and opportunity in our society to the benefit of people who are White and to the exclusion of people of color

Unconscious or implicit bias

prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group as compared to another in a way that is usually considered unfair

Antiracism

every nurse engages in the practice of actively combating racism, including the structures, institutions and practices

Diversity

Welcoming individuals of all races, religions, nationalities, cultures, ages, sexual orientations, identities

Inclusion

giving everyone a sense of purpose and belonging, a feeling of being valued.

Equity

ensuring that everyone the same, it is about ensuring that everyone has access to the conditions they need to thrive.

Vulnerable populations

racial and ethnic minorities, those living in poverty, women, children, older adults, residents of rural areas, low income areas of cities, and people with disabilities and special health care needs.

Basic human need

Something essential that must be met for emotional and physiologic health and survival.

Human dimensions

Factors influencing a persons health-illness status, health beliefs, and health practices

Physical dimension

Includes genetic inheritance, age, developmental level, race, and sex assigned at birth

Emotional dimension

How the mind affects body functions and responds conditions also influence health

Intellectual Dimension

Encompasses cognitive abilities, educational background and past experiences

Environmental Dimension

the environment has many influences on health and illness

Sociocultural Dimension

Health practices and beliefs are strongly influenced by a persons economic level, lifestyle, family and culture

Spiritual Dimension

Spiritual beliefs and values are important components of a persons health and illness behaviors

Risk Factor

something that increases a persons chance for illness or injury

Health Promotion

the behavior of a person is motivated by a personal desire to increase well-being and health potential

Primary health promotion

work towards promoting health, focusing on people or groups. Examples of primary level activities include immunization clinics, family planing services

Illness prevention

preventing the development of diseases

Secondary health and illness prevention

focus on screening for early detection of disease with prompt diagnosis and treatment of any found. goals consist of identifying the illness and reducing/reversing its severity or providing a cure.

Tertiary health promotion and illness prevention

Begins after illness is diagnosed and treated with the goal of reducing disability and helping rehabilitate patients to a maximum level of functioning.

Health belief model

focuses on what people believe or perceive to be true about themselves in relation to their health.

Health Promotion Model

Developed to illustrate how people interact with their environment as they pursue health.

Health illness continuum

One way to conceptualize a persons level of health, views health as a constantly changing state

Agent host environment model

views the interaction between an external agent, a susceptible host, and the environment as causes of disease in a person

Precontemplation

first stage in the stages of change model, logical starting point for where there is no intention of changing behavior the person may be unaware that the problem exists

Contemplation

second stage of the stages of change model, the person becomes aware that there is a problem

Determination

third stage of the stages of change model, now the decision is made to move forward and preparation ensues, people begin to make realistic plans with small steps that anticipate any difficulties

Action

the fourth stage of the stages of change model, when someone publicly begins to implement the plan and begins to achieve success, it reinforces the decision to change behavior.

Maintenance, relapse and recycling

The final stage of the stages of change model, during this stage people focus on sustaining the new behavior in a stage that can last from 6 months to 5 years