NURS 245 Exam 1 Questions with
Complete and Correct Answers
Health - Answer-A state of complete physical, mental and social well being, not the absence of disease
or immunity
Wellness - Answer-In a state of well being
Internal variables - Answer-Biologic, psychological and cognitive dimensions
Biologic dimension variables - Answer-Include genetic make-up, gender, age and developmental level
Psychological dimension variables - Answer-Include mind-body interactions and self concept
Cognitive dimension variables - Answer-Include lifestyle choices and spiritual and religious beliefs
External variables - Answer-Physical environment, standards of living, family and cultural beliefs and
social support networks
Adherence - Answer-The extent to which an individual's behavior coincides with medical or health
advice
, To enhance adherence - Answer-Nurses need to ensure that the patient is able to perform the activities,
understands the necessary instructions, is a willing participant in establishing goals, values and
outcomes
Illness - Answer-Highly personal state in which the person's physical, emotional, intellectual, social,
developmental or spiritual functioning is thought to be diminished
Disease - Answer-An alteration in body function resulting in reduction of capacities or shortening of the
normal life span
Etiology - Answer-Cause of disease or condition
Acute Illness - Answer-Severe symptoms of relatively short duration, they appear abruptly and subside
quickly. May or may not require intervention
Chronic Illness - Answer-Lasts for an extended period, usually 6 months or longer. Slow onset with
periods of remissions and exacerbations
Balance - Answer-Inner ear, vision, stretch receptors of muscles and tendons
Propioception - Answer-Awareness of posture, movement, changes in equilibrium. Knowledge of
position, weight, resistance of objects in relation to body
Isotonic (dynamic) exercise - Answer-Muscle shorten to produce muscle contraction and active
movement. Increase muscle tone, mass and strength
Isometric (static or setting) exercise - Answer-Muscle contraction without moving the joint (muscle
length does not change). Involve extering pressure against a solid object
Complete and Correct Answers
Health - Answer-A state of complete physical, mental and social well being, not the absence of disease
or immunity
Wellness - Answer-In a state of well being
Internal variables - Answer-Biologic, psychological and cognitive dimensions
Biologic dimension variables - Answer-Include genetic make-up, gender, age and developmental level
Psychological dimension variables - Answer-Include mind-body interactions and self concept
Cognitive dimension variables - Answer-Include lifestyle choices and spiritual and religious beliefs
External variables - Answer-Physical environment, standards of living, family and cultural beliefs and
social support networks
Adherence - Answer-The extent to which an individual's behavior coincides with medical or health
advice
, To enhance adherence - Answer-Nurses need to ensure that the patient is able to perform the activities,
understands the necessary instructions, is a willing participant in establishing goals, values and
outcomes
Illness - Answer-Highly personal state in which the person's physical, emotional, intellectual, social,
developmental or spiritual functioning is thought to be diminished
Disease - Answer-An alteration in body function resulting in reduction of capacities or shortening of the
normal life span
Etiology - Answer-Cause of disease or condition
Acute Illness - Answer-Severe symptoms of relatively short duration, they appear abruptly and subside
quickly. May or may not require intervention
Chronic Illness - Answer-Lasts for an extended period, usually 6 months or longer. Slow onset with
periods of remissions and exacerbations
Balance - Answer-Inner ear, vision, stretch receptors of muscles and tendons
Propioception - Answer-Awareness of posture, movement, changes in equilibrium. Knowledge of
position, weight, resistance of objects in relation to body
Isotonic (dynamic) exercise - Answer-Muscle shorten to produce muscle contraction and active
movement. Increase muscle tone, mass and strength
Isometric (static or setting) exercise - Answer-Muscle contraction without moving the joint (muscle
length does not change). Involve extering pressure against a solid object
