Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing 6th
Edition By Patricia A. Williams For Fundamental
2025/2026
Illness - CORRECT ANSWER-a disease of the body or mind
Chronic - CORRECT ANSWER-Persisting for a long time
Subjective - CORRECT ANSWER-Perceived only by the individual
acute illness - CORRECT ANSWER-Is one that develops suddenly and resolves in a
short time.
chronic illness - CORRECT ANSWER-Tends to develop slowly,can be controlled but
not cured,and is long-lasting
terminal illness - CORRECT ANSWER-One in which there is no cure,ends in death
Primary illness - CORRECT ANSWER-Develops without being caused by another
health problem
acute illness - CORRECT ANSWER-Develops suddenly and resolves in a short time
Adaptation - CORRECT ANSWER-Adjustment in structure or habits to limitations and
positive use of remaining capabilities
Mal-adaptation - CORRECT ANSWER-Lack of adjustment
Health - CORRECT ANSWER-A relative state in which one is able to function well
physically,mentally,socially,and spiritually
Disease - CORRECT ANSWER-Pathologic process that causes illness
Secondary illness - CORRECT ANSWER-Results from or is caused by a primary illness
Congenital - CORRECT ANSWER-present at birth
, idiopathic - CORRECT ANSWER-no known cause
Etiology - CORRECT ANSWER-cause of disease
Wellness - CORRECT ANSWER-physical and mental well-being
convalescence - CORRECT ANSWER-gradual recovery after an illness and regaining
health
self-actualized - CORRECT ANSWER-reaching one's full potential
asymptomatic - CORRECT ANSWER-without symptoms
illness behavior - CORRECT ANSWER-Any activity a person takes to determine her
actual state of health and seek a suitable remedy for a health problem
Health behavior - CORRECT ANSWER-Can be defined as any action undertaken to
promote help prevent disease or Detect in an early stage
Coping - CORRECT ANSWER-Adjusting to or accepting challenges
health literacy - CORRECT ANSWER-Knowledge and skill making healthcare decisions
Holistic - CORRECT ANSWER-An approach that considers the persons biologic,
psychological,sociological, and spiritual aspects and needs
Stress - CORRECT ANSWER-Biologic reactions to an adverse stimulus
hierarchy - CORRECT ANSWER-The arrangement of objects,elements, or values in
order of their importance(Maslow 1970)
Stressor - CORRECT ANSWER-(Adverse stimulus) may be mental,physical,or
emotional and can come from within the body or the environment
Autonomic - CORRECT ANSWER-Not subject to voluntary control
Homeostasis - CORRECT ANSWER-Tendency of biologic systems to maintain stability
of the internal environment
defense mechanisms - CORRECT ANSWER-Strategies that protect us from increasing
anxiety
Repression (defense mechanism) - CORRECT ANSWER-Unconscious blocking of a
wish or desire from conscious awareness
Edition By Patricia A. Williams For Fundamental
2025/2026
Illness - CORRECT ANSWER-a disease of the body or mind
Chronic - CORRECT ANSWER-Persisting for a long time
Subjective - CORRECT ANSWER-Perceived only by the individual
acute illness - CORRECT ANSWER-Is one that develops suddenly and resolves in a
short time.
chronic illness - CORRECT ANSWER-Tends to develop slowly,can be controlled but
not cured,and is long-lasting
terminal illness - CORRECT ANSWER-One in which there is no cure,ends in death
Primary illness - CORRECT ANSWER-Develops without being caused by another
health problem
acute illness - CORRECT ANSWER-Develops suddenly and resolves in a short time
Adaptation - CORRECT ANSWER-Adjustment in structure or habits to limitations and
positive use of remaining capabilities
Mal-adaptation - CORRECT ANSWER-Lack of adjustment
Health - CORRECT ANSWER-A relative state in which one is able to function well
physically,mentally,socially,and spiritually
Disease - CORRECT ANSWER-Pathologic process that causes illness
Secondary illness - CORRECT ANSWER-Results from or is caused by a primary illness
Congenital - CORRECT ANSWER-present at birth
, idiopathic - CORRECT ANSWER-no known cause
Etiology - CORRECT ANSWER-cause of disease
Wellness - CORRECT ANSWER-physical and mental well-being
convalescence - CORRECT ANSWER-gradual recovery after an illness and regaining
health
self-actualized - CORRECT ANSWER-reaching one's full potential
asymptomatic - CORRECT ANSWER-without symptoms
illness behavior - CORRECT ANSWER-Any activity a person takes to determine her
actual state of health and seek a suitable remedy for a health problem
Health behavior - CORRECT ANSWER-Can be defined as any action undertaken to
promote help prevent disease or Detect in an early stage
Coping - CORRECT ANSWER-Adjusting to or accepting challenges
health literacy - CORRECT ANSWER-Knowledge and skill making healthcare decisions
Holistic - CORRECT ANSWER-An approach that considers the persons biologic,
psychological,sociological, and spiritual aspects and needs
Stress - CORRECT ANSWER-Biologic reactions to an adverse stimulus
hierarchy - CORRECT ANSWER-The arrangement of objects,elements, or values in
order of their importance(Maslow 1970)
Stressor - CORRECT ANSWER-(Adverse stimulus) may be mental,physical,or
emotional and can come from within the body or the environment
Autonomic - CORRECT ANSWER-Not subject to voluntary control
Homeostasis - CORRECT ANSWER-Tendency of biologic systems to maintain stability
of the internal environment
defense mechanisms - CORRECT ANSWER-Strategies that protect us from increasing
anxiety
Repression (defense mechanism) - CORRECT ANSWER-Unconscious blocking of a
wish or desire from conscious awareness
