NUR 210 EXAM #1 - HEALTH CARE
CONCEPTS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
holistic health model - Answer-creates conditions that promote optimal health.
patients are ultimate experts concerning own health and healing
internal variables influencing health, health beliefs & practices - Answer-
developmental stage
intellectual background
perception of functioning
emotional factors
spiritual factors
external variables influencing health, health beliefs & practices - Answer-family
practices
socioeconomic factors
cultural background
health promotion - Answer-help maintain or enhance present level of health
ex: routine exercise and good nutrition
wellness - Answer-education on how to care for self in healthy way
ex: physical awareness, stress management, self-responsibility
illness prevention - Answer-actitives such as immunization programs that protect
patients from actual or potential health hazards
passive health promotion - Answer-individual gains from activities of others without
action
ex: clean water, food production processes
active health promotion - Answer-individual motivated to adopt health programs
ex: weight-reduction, quit smoking
levels of preventive care - Answer-1. primary prevention
2. secondary prevention
3. tertiary prevetion
primary prevention - Answer-true prevention that precedes disease
ex: education programs, immunizations, physical/nutrition activities
secondary prevention - Answer-focus on individuals experiencing health problems or
illnesses that are at risk for developing worse conditions
tertiary prevention - Answer-defect or disability is permanent. minimizes effects of
long-term disease by interventions directed at prevention of complications
, Healthy People 2020 vision - Answer-society where all people live long, healthy lives
Health People 2020 mission - Answer-improve health, increase public awareness,
provide measurable objectives/goals, involve everyone, research
Healthy People 202 goals - Answer-live longer, eliminate disparities, create
social/physical environments, promote quality of life
stages of health behavior change - Answer-1. precontemplation - not intending to
change
2. contemplation - considering change
3. preparation - making small changes
4. action - actively engaged in change
5. maintenance - sustained change
secondary health care - Answer-emergency care, acute med-surg care, radiological
procedures for acute problems (x-rays, CT)
tertiary health care - Answer-ICU, subacute care
restorative care - Answer-help individuals regain maximal functional status and
enhance quality of life through promotion of independence and self-care
ex: cardiac and pulmonary rehab, sports med, spinal cord injury programs, home
care
continuing care - Answer-services provided over prolonged period
ex: assisted living, psychiatric and older adult day care
preventive & primary care services - Answer-school health, occupational health,
physician's office, nurse-managed clinics, block and parish nursing, community
health centers
IOM competencies for 21st Century health care workers - Answer-1. provide patient
centered care
2. work in interdisciplinary teams
3. use evidence-based practice
4. apply quality improvement
5. use informatics
patient centered care - Answer-respect
relief from pain and suffering
effective communication and education
shared decision making and management
advocate for disease prevention and health promotion
evidence-based practice - Answer--integration of best research with clinical practice
and patient values
CONCEPTS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
holistic health model - Answer-creates conditions that promote optimal health.
patients are ultimate experts concerning own health and healing
internal variables influencing health, health beliefs & practices - Answer-
developmental stage
intellectual background
perception of functioning
emotional factors
spiritual factors
external variables influencing health, health beliefs & practices - Answer-family
practices
socioeconomic factors
cultural background
health promotion - Answer-help maintain or enhance present level of health
ex: routine exercise and good nutrition
wellness - Answer-education on how to care for self in healthy way
ex: physical awareness, stress management, self-responsibility
illness prevention - Answer-actitives such as immunization programs that protect
patients from actual or potential health hazards
passive health promotion - Answer-individual gains from activities of others without
action
ex: clean water, food production processes
active health promotion - Answer-individual motivated to adopt health programs
ex: weight-reduction, quit smoking
levels of preventive care - Answer-1. primary prevention
2. secondary prevention
3. tertiary prevetion
primary prevention - Answer-true prevention that precedes disease
ex: education programs, immunizations, physical/nutrition activities
secondary prevention - Answer-focus on individuals experiencing health problems or
illnesses that are at risk for developing worse conditions
tertiary prevention - Answer-defect or disability is permanent. minimizes effects of
long-term disease by interventions directed at prevention of complications
, Healthy People 2020 vision - Answer-society where all people live long, healthy lives
Health People 2020 mission - Answer-improve health, increase public awareness,
provide measurable objectives/goals, involve everyone, research
Healthy People 202 goals - Answer-live longer, eliminate disparities, create
social/physical environments, promote quality of life
stages of health behavior change - Answer-1. precontemplation - not intending to
change
2. contemplation - considering change
3. preparation - making small changes
4. action - actively engaged in change
5. maintenance - sustained change
secondary health care - Answer-emergency care, acute med-surg care, radiological
procedures for acute problems (x-rays, CT)
tertiary health care - Answer-ICU, subacute care
restorative care - Answer-help individuals regain maximal functional status and
enhance quality of life through promotion of independence and self-care
ex: cardiac and pulmonary rehab, sports med, spinal cord injury programs, home
care
continuing care - Answer-services provided over prolonged period
ex: assisted living, psychiatric and older adult day care
preventive & primary care services - Answer-school health, occupational health,
physician's office, nurse-managed clinics, block and parish nursing, community
health centers
IOM competencies for 21st Century health care workers - Answer-1. provide patient
centered care
2. work in interdisciplinary teams
3. use evidence-based practice
4. apply quality improvement
5. use informatics
patient centered care - Answer-respect
relief from pain and suffering
effective communication and education
shared decision making and management
advocate for disease prevention and health promotion
evidence-based practice - Answer--integration of best research with clinical practice
and patient values
