NUR 228 Exam 2 Ball State Actual study
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Health - ANSWER-State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity. People define in relation with their own values, personality, and lifestyle. Each
person has a personal concept of health.
Positive health behavior - ANSWER-activities related to maintaining, attaining, or regaining good health
and preventing illness (ex- vaccines, exercise, stress management)
Negative health behavior - ANSWER-includes practices actually or potentially harmful to health (ex-
smoking, poor diet, not taking meds)
Health Belief Model - ANSWER-conceptual framework that describes a persons health behavior as an
expression of his/her beliefs
-relationship between a persons beliefs and behaviors
-helps you understand factors influencing patients perceptions, beliefs, and behavior to plan care that
will most effectively help patients maintain or restore health
3 components of health belief model - ANSWER-1) individuals perception of susceptibility to an illness
2) individuals perception of serious illness
3) likelihood that a person will take preventative action
Holistic Health Model - ANSWER-attempts to create conditions that promote a patients optimal level of
health.
-consider patients to be ultimate expert when it comes to their health (biophysical and spiritual being)
-consider emotional and spiritual well being
-nurses recognize natural healing abilities of the the body
Health Promotion - ANSWER-activities such as routine exercise and good nutrition that help patients
maintain or enhance their present level of health and reduce their risks of developing certain diseases
Wellness - ANSWER-dynamic state of health in which an individual progresses toward a higher level of
functioning, achieving an optimum balance between internal and external environments
Wellness Education - ANSWER-teaches people how to care for themselves in a healthy way and includes
topics of physical awareness, stress management and self responsibility
Illness Prevention - ANSWER-activities such as immunization programs protect patients from actual or
potential threats to heath. They motivate people to avoid a decline in health or functional levels
Passive strategies of health promotion - ANSWER-individuals gain from the activities of others without
acting themselves. (EX- milk being fortified with Vitamin D)
, -Involve a patient who is the recipient of actions by health care professionals
Active Strategies of Health Promotion - ANSWER-individuals adopt specific health programs (ex- weight-
reduction programs require people to actively participate to increase their wellness)
Primary Prevention (true prevention) - ANSWER-precedes disease or dysfunction and is applied to
patients considered physically and emotionally healthy
-first contact in a given episode of illness that leads to a decision regarding a course of action to prevent
worsening of the problem (ex- immunization for flu)
Secondary Prevention - ANSWER-focuses on individuals who are experiencing health problems or
illnesses and are at risk for developing complications or worsening conditions
-focuses on early diagnosis, use of referrals, and rapid treatment
-delivered in homes/hospitals
Tertiary Prevention - ANSWER-occurs when a defect or disability is permanent or irreversible. It involves
minimizing the effects of long-term disease or disability by interventions directed at preventing
complications or deterioration (ex-rehab programs)
Risk Factors - ANSWER-increases the vulnerability of an individual or group to an illness or accident
-any internal or external variable that makes a person or group more vulnerable to illness/ unhealthy
event
Health Behavior Changes Stage 1 - ANSWER-Precontemplation- not intending to make change within 6
months
Health Behavior Changes Stage 2 - ANSWER-Contemplation- considering a change within 6 months
Health Behavior Changes Stage 3 - ANSWER-Preparation- making small changes in preparation for
change
Health Behavior Changes Stage 4 - ANSWER-Action- actively engaged in strategies to change behavior
(up to 6 months)
Health Behavior Changes Stage 5 - ANSWER-Maintenance Stage- sustained change over time begins 6
months after action started
Illness - ANSWER-State in which a persons physical, emotional, intellectual, developmental, or spiritual
functioning in diminished or impaired (not synonymous with disease)
Acute Illness - ANSWER-usually reversible, short in duration, and often severe
-symptoms are abrupt, intense, but will subside after a short period
Chronic Illness - ANSWER-usually longer than 6 months, is irreversible and affects functioning in one or
more systems
Illness Behavior - ANSWER-how people monitor their bodies, define and interpret their systems, take
medical actions, and use resources in health care system
set with Questions and correct/verified
Answers
Health - ANSWER-State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity. People define in relation with their own values, personality, and lifestyle. Each
person has a personal concept of health.
Positive health behavior - ANSWER-activities related to maintaining, attaining, or regaining good health
and preventing illness (ex- vaccines, exercise, stress management)
Negative health behavior - ANSWER-includes practices actually or potentially harmful to health (ex-
smoking, poor diet, not taking meds)
Health Belief Model - ANSWER-conceptual framework that describes a persons health behavior as an
expression of his/her beliefs
-relationship between a persons beliefs and behaviors
-helps you understand factors influencing patients perceptions, beliefs, and behavior to plan care that
will most effectively help patients maintain or restore health
3 components of health belief model - ANSWER-1) individuals perception of susceptibility to an illness
2) individuals perception of serious illness
3) likelihood that a person will take preventative action
Holistic Health Model - ANSWER-attempts to create conditions that promote a patients optimal level of
health.
-consider patients to be ultimate expert when it comes to their health (biophysical and spiritual being)
-consider emotional and spiritual well being
-nurses recognize natural healing abilities of the the body
Health Promotion - ANSWER-activities such as routine exercise and good nutrition that help patients
maintain or enhance their present level of health and reduce their risks of developing certain diseases
Wellness - ANSWER-dynamic state of health in which an individual progresses toward a higher level of
functioning, achieving an optimum balance between internal and external environments
Wellness Education - ANSWER-teaches people how to care for themselves in a healthy way and includes
topics of physical awareness, stress management and self responsibility
Illness Prevention - ANSWER-activities such as immunization programs protect patients from actual or
potential threats to heath. They motivate people to avoid a decline in health or functional levels
Passive strategies of health promotion - ANSWER-individuals gain from the activities of others without
acting themselves. (EX- milk being fortified with Vitamin D)
, -Involve a patient who is the recipient of actions by health care professionals
Active Strategies of Health Promotion - ANSWER-individuals adopt specific health programs (ex- weight-
reduction programs require people to actively participate to increase their wellness)
Primary Prevention (true prevention) - ANSWER-precedes disease or dysfunction and is applied to
patients considered physically and emotionally healthy
-first contact in a given episode of illness that leads to a decision regarding a course of action to prevent
worsening of the problem (ex- immunization for flu)
Secondary Prevention - ANSWER-focuses on individuals who are experiencing health problems or
illnesses and are at risk for developing complications or worsening conditions
-focuses on early diagnosis, use of referrals, and rapid treatment
-delivered in homes/hospitals
Tertiary Prevention - ANSWER-occurs when a defect or disability is permanent or irreversible. It involves
minimizing the effects of long-term disease or disability by interventions directed at preventing
complications or deterioration (ex-rehab programs)
Risk Factors - ANSWER-increases the vulnerability of an individual or group to an illness or accident
-any internal or external variable that makes a person or group more vulnerable to illness/ unhealthy
event
Health Behavior Changes Stage 1 - ANSWER-Precontemplation- not intending to make change within 6
months
Health Behavior Changes Stage 2 - ANSWER-Contemplation- considering a change within 6 months
Health Behavior Changes Stage 3 - ANSWER-Preparation- making small changes in preparation for
change
Health Behavior Changes Stage 4 - ANSWER-Action- actively engaged in strategies to change behavior
(up to 6 months)
Health Behavior Changes Stage 5 - ANSWER-Maintenance Stage- sustained change over time begins 6
months after action started
Illness - ANSWER-State in which a persons physical, emotional, intellectual, developmental, or spiritual
functioning in diminished or impaired (not synonymous with disease)
Acute Illness - ANSWER-usually reversible, short in duration, and often severe
-symptoms are abrupt, intense, but will subside after a short period
Chronic Illness - ANSWER-usually longer than 6 months, is irreversible and affects functioning in one or
more systems
Illness Behavior - ANSWER-how people monitor their bodies, define and interpret their systems, take
medical actions, and use resources in health care system
