Nur 222 Exam Study-Questions and Correct
Solutions
Vision
a society in which all people can acheive theri full potential for health and well-being across the
lifespan.
Health
"state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the abscene of disease
or infirmity"
Illness
a state in which a person's physical, emotional, intellectual, social, development, or spiritual
functioning is diminished or impaired
acute - develops quickly and lasts a short time
chronic - persists longer than 6 months and often requires ongoing medical attention
and/or limits activities of daily living. ex: alzheimers
The two types of illness
behavior and emotions, body image, self concept, family roles and dymanic
What are some impacts of illness
Models of Health
Helps us understand and explain complex concepts of ideas about health and health behaviors.
Guide identification, development, and implementation of interventions.
,Health Beleifs
A person's ideas and attitudes about health and illness that influence behavior
positive health beleif - help to attain, maintain or regain health and prevent illness. Ex:
nutrition, stress management.
Negative health beleif - actually or potentially harm health. ex: smoking
two types of health belefis
Health beleif model, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Holistic model
What are the 3 models of Health
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
is used to understand the interrelationship of basic human needs
has 5 categories with highest priority
-Bottom: physiological items needed for survival. Oxygen, fluids, nutrition, body temp,
elimination, shelter, sex.
-safety and security: physical safety adn physiological safety
-Love and belonging needs
-Self esteem
-Top: Self-actualization
5 categories of maslow's hierarchy of needs
Holistic health models
, Considers the emotional and spiritual well-being in addition to physical health.
Patient is the expert on their own health
Nurse - patient relationship = partnership.
Uses complementary and alternative therapies alone or in conjunction with conventional
medicine
Internal and external
two types of variable influencing health beleifs and behaviors
Developmental stage, intellectual background, perception of functioning, emotional factors,
spiritual factors
Internal variables of influencing beleifs and behaviors
Family role and practices, socioeconomic and psychological factors, cultural backgrounds
external variables of influencing beleifs and behaviors
1. Genetics - inheritance, cannot be modified but can change behaviors
2. Behavior - modifiable
3. Environmental and Physical Influences - healthy work places, safe water, environment,
nonmodifiable and modifiable
4. Medical Care - access to health care
5. Social Factors - economical and social conditions
The 5 factors of determinants of health
Health Equity
Solutions
Vision
a society in which all people can acheive theri full potential for health and well-being across the
lifespan.
Health
"state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the abscene of disease
or infirmity"
Illness
a state in which a person's physical, emotional, intellectual, social, development, or spiritual
functioning is diminished or impaired
acute - develops quickly and lasts a short time
chronic - persists longer than 6 months and often requires ongoing medical attention
and/or limits activities of daily living. ex: alzheimers
The two types of illness
behavior and emotions, body image, self concept, family roles and dymanic
What are some impacts of illness
Models of Health
Helps us understand and explain complex concepts of ideas about health and health behaviors.
Guide identification, development, and implementation of interventions.
,Health Beleifs
A person's ideas and attitudes about health and illness that influence behavior
positive health beleif - help to attain, maintain or regain health and prevent illness. Ex:
nutrition, stress management.
Negative health beleif - actually or potentially harm health. ex: smoking
two types of health belefis
Health beleif model, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Holistic model
What are the 3 models of Health
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
is used to understand the interrelationship of basic human needs
has 5 categories with highest priority
-Bottom: physiological items needed for survival. Oxygen, fluids, nutrition, body temp,
elimination, shelter, sex.
-safety and security: physical safety adn physiological safety
-Love and belonging needs
-Self esteem
-Top: Self-actualization
5 categories of maslow's hierarchy of needs
Holistic health models
, Considers the emotional and spiritual well-being in addition to physical health.
Patient is the expert on their own health
Nurse - patient relationship = partnership.
Uses complementary and alternative therapies alone or in conjunction with conventional
medicine
Internal and external
two types of variable influencing health beleifs and behaviors
Developmental stage, intellectual background, perception of functioning, emotional factors,
spiritual factors
Internal variables of influencing beleifs and behaviors
Family role and practices, socioeconomic and psychological factors, cultural backgrounds
external variables of influencing beleifs and behaviors
1. Genetics - inheritance, cannot be modified but can change behaviors
2. Behavior - modifiable
3. Environmental and Physical Influences - healthy work places, safe water, environment,
nonmodifiable and modifiable
4. Medical Care - access to health care
5. Social Factors - economical and social conditions
The 5 factors of determinants of health
Health Equity
