Nursing Fundamentals Exam 1
CCBC Practice Exam 2026/2027
Updated Verified Questions
and Solutions A+ Pass
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Health
- ANS - a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-
being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Illness
- ANS - the unique response of a person to a disease; an
abnormal process involving changed level of functioning
Wellness
- ANS - an active state of being healthy by living a lifestyle
promoting good physical, mental, and emotional health
Acute Illness
- ANS - Generally has a rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only
a relatively short time
,Acute Illness Example
- ANS - appendicits
pneumonia
diarrhea
common cold
Chronic Illness
- ANS - - broad term that encompasses many different physical
and mental alterations in health
- slow onset
- may have periods of remission and exacerbation
- is a permanent change.
- it causes, or is caused by, irreversible alterations in normal
anatomy and physiology
- requires special patient education for rehabilitation.
- requires a long period of care or support
Chronic Illness Examples
- ANS - diabetes mellitus
lung disease
arthritis
lupus
,Stages of Illness Behavior
- ANS - Stage 1: Experiencing symptoms
Stage 2: Assuming the sick role
Stage 3: Assuming a dependent role
Stage 4: Achieving recovery and rehabilitation
in stage 2 of illness behavior: assuming the sick role.
- ANS - A person who defines oneself as sick and self-
medicates or visits a doctor is said to be
Health Disparity
- ANS - particular type of health difference that is closely
linked with social, economic, and/or environmental
disadvantage
- disparities in health outcomes are especially common in
racial and ethnic minorities, in whom higher rates of obesity,
cancer, diabetes mellitus, and AIDS are seen
Factors Influencing Health Disparities
- ANS - Racial and ethnic groups
Poverty
Gender; age
Mental health
, Educational level
Disabilities
Sexual orientation
Health insurance and access to health care
Factors Affecting Health and Illness
- ANS - Basic human needs
The human dimensions
Self-concept
Risk factors for illness or injury
Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs
- ANS - physiologic
safety and security
love and belonging
self-esteem
self actualization
Physiologic Needs
- ANS - Oxygen: most essential
Water
Food
CCBC Practice Exam 2026/2027
Updated Verified Questions
and Solutions A+ Pass
Guaranteed
Health
- ANS - a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-
being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Illness
- ANS - the unique response of a person to a disease; an
abnormal process involving changed level of functioning
Wellness
- ANS - an active state of being healthy by living a lifestyle
promoting good physical, mental, and emotional health
Acute Illness
- ANS - Generally has a rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only
a relatively short time
,Acute Illness Example
- ANS - appendicits
pneumonia
diarrhea
common cold
Chronic Illness
- ANS - - broad term that encompasses many different physical
and mental alterations in health
- slow onset
- may have periods of remission and exacerbation
- is a permanent change.
- it causes, or is caused by, irreversible alterations in normal
anatomy and physiology
- requires special patient education for rehabilitation.
- requires a long period of care or support
Chronic Illness Examples
- ANS - diabetes mellitus
lung disease
arthritis
lupus
,Stages of Illness Behavior
- ANS - Stage 1: Experiencing symptoms
Stage 2: Assuming the sick role
Stage 3: Assuming a dependent role
Stage 4: Achieving recovery and rehabilitation
in stage 2 of illness behavior: assuming the sick role.
- ANS - A person who defines oneself as sick and self-
medicates or visits a doctor is said to be
Health Disparity
- ANS - particular type of health difference that is closely
linked with social, economic, and/or environmental
disadvantage
- disparities in health outcomes are especially common in
racial and ethnic minorities, in whom higher rates of obesity,
cancer, diabetes mellitus, and AIDS are seen
Factors Influencing Health Disparities
- ANS - Racial and ethnic groups
Poverty
Gender; age
Mental health
, Educational level
Disabilities
Sexual orientation
Health insurance and access to health care
Factors Affecting Health and Illness
- ANS - Basic human needs
The human dimensions
Self-concept
Risk factors for illness or injury
Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs
- ANS - physiologic
safety and security
love and belonging
self-esteem
self actualization
Physiologic Needs
- ANS - Oxygen: most essential
Water
Food
