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acute illness - ANSWER-Develops suddenly and resolves in a short time
Adaptation - ANSWER-Adjustment in structure or habits to limitations and positive use of
remaining capabilities
Mal-adaptation - ANSWER-Lack of adjustment
Health - ANSWER-A relative state in which one is able to function well
physically,mentally,socially,and spiritually
Disease - ANSWER-Pathologic process that causes illness
Illness - ANSWER-a disease of the body or mind
Chronic - ANSWER-Persisting for a long time
Subjective - ANSWER-Perceived only by the individual
acute illness - ANSWER-Is one that develops suddenly and resolves in a short time.
chronic illness - ANSWER-Tends to develop slowly,can be controlled but not cured,and is long-
lasting
terminal illness - ANSWER-One in which there is no cure,ends in death
Primary illness - ANSWER-Develops without being caused by another health problem
Secondary illness - ANSWER-Results from or is caused by a primary illness
Congenital - ANSWER-present at birth
idiopathic - ANSWER-no known cause
Etiology - ANSWER-cause of disease
Wellness - ANSWER-physical and mental well-being
convalescence - ANSWER-gradual recovery after an illness and regaining health
self-actualized - ANSWER-reaching one's full potential
, asymptomatic - ANSWER-without symptoms
illness behavior - ANSWER-Any activity a person takes to determine her actual state of health
and seek a suitable remedy for a health problem
Health behavior - ANSWER-Can be defined as any action undertaken to promote help prevent
disease or Detect in an early stage
Coping - ANSWER-Adjusting to or accepting challenges
health literacy - ANSWER-Knowledge and skill making healthcare decisions
Holistic - ANSWER-An approach that considers the persons biologic, psychological,sociological,
and spiritual aspects and needs
Stress - ANSWER-Biologic reactions to an adverse stimulus
hierarchy - ANSWER-The arrangement of objects,elements, or values in order of their
importance(Maslow 1970)
Stressor - ANSWER-(Adverse stimulus) may be mental,physical,or emotional and can come from
within the body or the environment
Autonomic - ANSWER-Not subject to voluntary control
Homeostasis - ANSWER-Tendency of biologic systems to maintain stability of the internal
environment
defense mechanisms - ANSWER-Strategies that protect us from increasing anxiety
Repression (defense mechanism) - ANSWER-Unconscious blocking of a wish or desire from
conscious awareness
Denial (defense mechanism) - ANSWER-- Refusing to acknowledge the existence of a real
situation or the feelings associated with it.
EX: A women drinks alcohol every day and cannot stop, failing to acknowledge that she has a
problem.
projection (defense mechanism) - ANSWER-Attributing an unconscious impulse attitude or
behavior to someone else (blaming or scapegoating)
reaction formation (defense mechanism) - ANSWER-Intense feeling regarding an object,person,
or feeling is out of awareness and is unknowingly acted out consciously in an opposite manner
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acute illness - ANSWER-Develops suddenly and resolves in a short time
Adaptation - ANSWER-Adjustment in structure or habits to limitations and positive use of
remaining capabilities
Mal-adaptation - ANSWER-Lack of adjustment
Health - ANSWER-A relative state in which one is able to function well
physically,mentally,socially,and spiritually
Disease - ANSWER-Pathologic process that causes illness
Illness - ANSWER-a disease of the body or mind
Chronic - ANSWER-Persisting for a long time
Subjective - ANSWER-Perceived only by the individual
acute illness - ANSWER-Is one that develops suddenly and resolves in a short time.
chronic illness - ANSWER-Tends to develop slowly,can be controlled but not cured,and is long-
lasting
terminal illness - ANSWER-One in which there is no cure,ends in death
Primary illness - ANSWER-Develops without being caused by another health problem
Secondary illness - ANSWER-Results from or is caused by a primary illness
Congenital - ANSWER-present at birth
idiopathic - ANSWER-no known cause
Etiology - ANSWER-cause of disease
Wellness - ANSWER-physical and mental well-being
convalescence - ANSWER-gradual recovery after an illness and regaining health
self-actualized - ANSWER-reaching one's full potential
, asymptomatic - ANSWER-without symptoms
illness behavior - ANSWER-Any activity a person takes to determine her actual state of health
and seek a suitable remedy for a health problem
Health behavior - ANSWER-Can be defined as any action undertaken to promote help prevent
disease or Detect in an early stage
Coping - ANSWER-Adjusting to or accepting challenges
health literacy - ANSWER-Knowledge and skill making healthcare decisions
Holistic - ANSWER-An approach that considers the persons biologic, psychological,sociological,
and spiritual aspects and needs
Stress - ANSWER-Biologic reactions to an adverse stimulus
hierarchy - ANSWER-The arrangement of objects,elements, or values in order of their
importance(Maslow 1970)
Stressor - ANSWER-(Adverse stimulus) may be mental,physical,or emotional and can come from
within the body or the environment
Autonomic - ANSWER-Not subject to voluntary control
Homeostasis - ANSWER-Tendency of biologic systems to maintain stability of the internal
environment
defense mechanisms - ANSWER-Strategies that protect us from increasing anxiety
Repression (defense mechanism) - ANSWER-Unconscious blocking of a wish or desire from
conscious awareness
Denial (defense mechanism) - ANSWER-- Refusing to acknowledge the existence of a real
situation or the feelings associated with it.
EX: A women drinks alcohol every day and cannot stop, failing to acknowledge that she has a
problem.
projection (defense mechanism) - ANSWER-Attributing an unconscious impulse attitude or
behavior to someone else (blaming or scapegoating)
reaction formation (defense mechanism) - ANSWER-Intense feeling regarding an object,person,
or feeling is out of awareness and is unknowingly acted out consciously in an opposite manner
