ATI Fundamental Concepts and Skills for
Nursing Practice Questions | ATI
Nursing Exam Prep | Detailed
Rationales Included
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
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, 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 person’s 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
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Nursing Practice Questions | ATI
Nursing Exam Prep | Detailed
Rationales Included
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
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, 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 person’s 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
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