HEALTH & WELLNESS FINAL EXAM | COMPLETE NURSING STUDY
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & EXAM REVIEW 2026/2027
What are definitions of health? - ANS ✔✔1. State of being healthy, happy and prosperous
2. A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity
What are definitions of quality of life? - ANS ✔✔the individuals' perceptions of their position in life in
the context of the cultural and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals,
expectations, standards and concerns
* world health organizations
What is the most common measurement of QOL? What are its subscores? - ANS ✔✔SF-36
1. Limitations in physical activity because of health problems
2. Limitations in social activity because of physical or emotional problems
3. Limitations in usual role activities because of physical health problems
4. Bodily pain
5. General mental health (psychological stress and well-being)
6. Limitations in usual role activities because of emotional problems
7. Vitality (energy and fatigue)
8. General health perceptions
What are definitions of wellness? - ANS ✔✔1. Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and
making choices toward a more successful existence
2. An active, lifelong process of becoming aware of choices, making decisions toward balanced, fulfilling
life
3. Not synonymous with health, a more comprehensive construct
What are the dimensions of wellness? - ANS ✔✔1. Physical
2. Emotional
3. Occupational
4. Spiritual
5. Social
6. Intellectual
*Wellness emerges out of many interacting elements. They are independent yet inter-related. If one of
these is disrupted, others are also disrupted and require adaptations
What is the definition of physical wellness? - ANS ✔✔1. Regular physical activity and optimal nutrition to
effectively meed daily demands
2. Better to consume foods that enhance rather than impair good health (tenets)
3. Better to be fit than out of shape (tenets)
*One of the 6 dimensions of wellness
What is the definition of spiritual wellness? - ANS ✔✔1. Search for meaning and purpose in our
existence
, 2. Ability to establish values and act on a system of beliefs ass well as to establish and carry out
meaningful and constructive lifetime goals
3. Better to ponder meaning of life and be tolerant to beliefs of others than to close minds and be
intolerant
FINISH
*One of the 6 dimensions of wellness
What is the definition of social wellness? - ANS ✔✔*One of the 6 dimensions of wellness
What is the definition of occupational wellness? - ANS ✔✔*One of the 6 dimensions of wellness
What si the definition of emotional wellness? - ANS ✔✔*One of the 6 dimensions of wellness
What is the definition of intellectual wellness? - ANS ✔✔*One of the 6 dimensions of wellness
What are characteristics of Mayo Clinics Models of Wellness? - ANS ✔✔1. Physical activity domain
2. Nutrition domain
3. Resiliency domain
What are characteristics of the American Holistic Health Association? - ANS ✔✔1. Consider the whole
person and situation
2. Recognize interdependent parts of the whole
3. Includes physical, emotional, mental, spiritual
What are the holistic medical practice principles? - ANS ✔✔1. Goal is achieving optimal health . . .
balance in all wellness domains
2. Practitioners offer care to entire person (mind, body, spirit)
3. Person-centered care, treat person with pathology not the pathology
4. Help clients take control of their own health
5. Health promotion, preventive care and education to optimize well-being
6. Variety of healing systems to meet individuals unique needs
7. Focus on clients autonomy and meet needs
8. Use love, kindness, acceptance, grace, humor, enthusiasm and hop
9. Practitioners serve as role model of optimal care
10. Life experience viewed as profound learning experiences
What are the following characteristics of holistic medicine?
Philosophy
Primary objective
Diagnosis
Primary method of care
Primary treatment options
Secondary treatment options
Weaknesses
Strengths - ANS ✔✔
What are the following characteristics of conventional medicine?
Philosophy
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & EXAM REVIEW 2026/2027
What are definitions of health? - ANS ✔✔1. State of being healthy, happy and prosperous
2. A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity
What are definitions of quality of life? - ANS ✔✔the individuals' perceptions of their position in life in
the context of the cultural and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals,
expectations, standards and concerns
* world health organizations
What is the most common measurement of QOL? What are its subscores? - ANS ✔✔SF-36
1. Limitations in physical activity because of health problems
2. Limitations in social activity because of physical or emotional problems
3. Limitations in usual role activities because of physical health problems
4. Bodily pain
5. General mental health (psychological stress and well-being)
6. Limitations in usual role activities because of emotional problems
7. Vitality (energy and fatigue)
8. General health perceptions
What are definitions of wellness? - ANS ✔✔1. Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and
making choices toward a more successful existence
2. An active, lifelong process of becoming aware of choices, making decisions toward balanced, fulfilling
life
3. Not synonymous with health, a more comprehensive construct
What are the dimensions of wellness? - ANS ✔✔1. Physical
2. Emotional
3. Occupational
4. Spiritual
5. Social
6. Intellectual
*Wellness emerges out of many interacting elements. They are independent yet inter-related. If one of
these is disrupted, others are also disrupted and require adaptations
What is the definition of physical wellness? - ANS ✔✔1. Regular physical activity and optimal nutrition to
effectively meed daily demands
2. Better to consume foods that enhance rather than impair good health (tenets)
3. Better to be fit than out of shape (tenets)
*One of the 6 dimensions of wellness
What is the definition of spiritual wellness? - ANS ✔✔1. Search for meaning and purpose in our
existence
, 2. Ability to establish values and act on a system of beliefs ass well as to establish and carry out
meaningful and constructive lifetime goals
3. Better to ponder meaning of life and be tolerant to beliefs of others than to close minds and be
intolerant
FINISH
*One of the 6 dimensions of wellness
What is the definition of social wellness? - ANS ✔✔*One of the 6 dimensions of wellness
What is the definition of occupational wellness? - ANS ✔✔*One of the 6 dimensions of wellness
What si the definition of emotional wellness? - ANS ✔✔*One of the 6 dimensions of wellness
What is the definition of intellectual wellness? - ANS ✔✔*One of the 6 dimensions of wellness
What are characteristics of Mayo Clinics Models of Wellness? - ANS ✔✔1. Physical activity domain
2. Nutrition domain
3. Resiliency domain
What are characteristics of the American Holistic Health Association? - ANS ✔✔1. Consider the whole
person and situation
2. Recognize interdependent parts of the whole
3. Includes physical, emotional, mental, spiritual
What are the holistic medical practice principles? - ANS ✔✔1. Goal is achieving optimal health . . .
balance in all wellness domains
2. Practitioners offer care to entire person (mind, body, spirit)
3. Person-centered care, treat person with pathology not the pathology
4. Help clients take control of their own health
5. Health promotion, preventive care and education to optimize well-being
6. Variety of healing systems to meet individuals unique needs
7. Focus on clients autonomy and meet needs
8. Use love, kindness, acceptance, grace, humor, enthusiasm and hop
9. Practitioners serve as role model of optimal care
10. Life experience viewed as profound learning experiences
What are the following characteristics of holistic medicine?
Philosophy
Primary objective
Diagnosis
Primary method of care
Primary treatment options
Secondary treatment options
Weaknesses
Strengths - ANS ✔✔
What are the following characteristics of conventional medicine?
Philosophy
