Galen NUR 155 Exam 1 Lab and Theory – Questions and Answers A+ | Galen
College of Nursing | 2026/2027 Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide
define health - (ANSWER)presence or absence of disease
define wellness - (ANSWER)overall state of well-being or total health
What are the 7 components of wellness? - (ANSWER)environmental
occupational
intellectual
spiritual
physical
emotional
social
Define environmental wellness - (ANSWER)ability to promote health measures that improve standard of
living and quality of life
define occupational wellness - (ANSWER)ability to achieve a balance between work and leisure time
define intellectual wellness - (ANSWER)ability to learn and use info effectively for personal, family and
career development
define spiritual wellness - (ANSWER)the belief in some force that serves to unite human beings and
provide meaning and purpose to life
define physical wellness - (ANSWER)ability to carry out daily tasks, achieve fitness, maintain adequate
nutrition and proper body fat, avoid abusing drugs and alcohol or using tobacco products and generally
practicing positive lifestyle habits
Define role performance model - (ANSWER)ability to fulfill societal roles
,Galen NUR 155 Exam 1 Lab and Theory – Questions and Answers A+ | Galen
College of Nursing | 2026/2027 Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide
How does the health-illness model work? - (ANSWER)health and illness/disease are opposite ends of a
health continuum. Your everyday decisions influence where you end up.
examples of internal variables influencing health status, beliefs and practices? - (ANSWER)biologic
dimension, psychological dimension, cognitive dimension
examples of external variables influencing health status, beliefs and practices? - (ANSWER)physical
environment, standards of living, family and cultural beliefs, and social support network
define disease - (ANSWER)a systematic problem and usually shows evidence
define illness - (ANSWER)a personal state or feeling
define acute illness - (ANSWER)comes and goes quickly
define chronic illness - (ANSWER)lasts greater than 6 months. includes remission and exacerbation
What are the 5 stages of illness? - (ANSWER)1. symptoms
2. sick role
3. seeking care
4. dependent patient role
5. recovery
illness impacts who? - (ANSWER)the patient and family
define holism - (ANSWER)view individual as a whole
, Galen NUR 155 Exam 1 Lab and Theory – Questions and Answers A+ | Galen
College of Nursing | 2026/2027 Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide
define homeostasis - (ANSWER)maintain equilibrium or balance
What is the highest priority according to maslow's? - (ANSWER)physiological needs
What are the 3 levels of prevention? - (ANSWER)primary, secondary, tertiary
Define primary prevention - (ANSWER)education to prevent a problem from happening
Define secondary prevention - (ANSWER)early identification and early intervention to detect issues
Define tertiary prevention - (ANSWER)occurs after the illness has appeared to prevent complications
define medical asepsis - (ANSWER)clean technique
confining microorganisms
define surgical asepsis - (ANSWER)sterile technique
destroys all microorganisms
what are the 6 types of infection? - (ANSWER)local, systemic, bacteremia, septicemia, acute and chronic
define local infection - (ANSWER)pathogens are limited to a small area of the body
swelling, redness, etc.
List the 5 levels of Maslow's Hiearchy of needs: From lowest to highest - (ANSWER)1. physiological needs
2. safety and security needs
3. love and belonging needs
College of Nursing | 2026/2027 Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide
define health - (ANSWER)presence or absence of disease
define wellness - (ANSWER)overall state of well-being or total health
What are the 7 components of wellness? - (ANSWER)environmental
occupational
intellectual
spiritual
physical
emotional
social
Define environmental wellness - (ANSWER)ability to promote health measures that improve standard of
living and quality of life
define occupational wellness - (ANSWER)ability to achieve a balance between work and leisure time
define intellectual wellness - (ANSWER)ability to learn and use info effectively for personal, family and
career development
define spiritual wellness - (ANSWER)the belief in some force that serves to unite human beings and
provide meaning and purpose to life
define physical wellness - (ANSWER)ability to carry out daily tasks, achieve fitness, maintain adequate
nutrition and proper body fat, avoid abusing drugs and alcohol or using tobacco products and generally
practicing positive lifestyle habits
Define role performance model - (ANSWER)ability to fulfill societal roles
,Galen NUR 155 Exam 1 Lab and Theory – Questions and Answers A+ | Galen
College of Nursing | 2026/2027 Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide
How does the health-illness model work? - (ANSWER)health and illness/disease are opposite ends of a
health continuum. Your everyday decisions influence where you end up.
examples of internal variables influencing health status, beliefs and practices? - (ANSWER)biologic
dimension, psychological dimension, cognitive dimension
examples of external variables influencing health status, beliefs and practices? - (ANSWER)physical
environment, standards of living, family and cultural beliefs, and social support network
define disease - (ANSWER)a systematic problem and usually shows evidence
define illness - (ANSWER)a personal state or feeling
define acute illness - (ANSWER)comes and goes quickly
define chronic illness - (ANSWER)lasts greater than 6 months. includes remission and exacerbation
What are the 5 stages of illness? - (ANSWER)1. symptoms
2. sick role
3. seeking care
4. dependent patient role
5. recovery
illness impacts who? - (ANSWER)the patient and family
define holism - (ANSWER)view individual as a whole
, Galen NUR 155 Exam 1 Lab and Theory – Questions and Answers A+ | Galen
College of Nursing | 2026/2027 Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide
define homeostasis - (ANSWER)maintain equilibrium or balance
What is the highest priority according to maslow's? - (ANSWER)physiological needs
What are the 3 levels of prevention? - (ANSWER)primary, secondary, tertiary
Define primary prevention - (ANSWER)education to prevent a problem from happening
Define secondary prevention - (ANSWER)early identification and early intervention to detect issues
Define tertiary prevention - (ANSWER)occurs after the illness has appeared to prevent complications
define medical asepsis - (ANSWER)clean technique
confining microorganisms
define surgical asepsis - (ANSWER)sterile technique
destroys all microorganisms
what are the 6 types of infection? - (ANSWER)local, systemic, bacteremia, septicemia, acute and chronic
define local infection - (ANSWER)pathogens are limited to a small area of the body
swelling, redness, etc.
List the 5 levels of Maslow's Hiearchy of needs: From lowest to highest - (ANSWER)1. physiological needs
2. safety and security needs
3. love and belonging needs
