NUR 155 Exam 1 (2026/2027) – Galen
College of Nursing | Foundations of
Nursing Questions and Well Detailed
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define health -CORRECTANSWER presence or absence of disease
define wellness -CORRECTANSWER overall state of well-being or total health
What are the 7 components of wellness? -CORRECTANSWER environmental
occupational
intellectual
spiritual
physical
emotional
social
Define environmental wellness -CORRECTANSWER ability to promote health
measures that improve standard of living and quality of life
define occupational wellness -CORRECTANSWER ability to achieve a balance
between work and leisure time
,define intellectual wellness -CORRECTANSWER ability to learn and use info effectively
for personal, family and career development
define spiritual wellness -CORRECTANSWER the belief in some force that serves to
unite human beings and provide meaning and purpose to life
define physical wellness -CORRECTANSWER ability to carry out daily tasks, achieve
fitness, maintain adequate nutrition and proper body fat, avoid abusing drugs and
alcohol or using tobacco products and generally practicing positive lifestyle habits
Define role performance model -CORRECTANSWER ability to fulfill societal roles
How does the health-illness model work? -CORRECTANSWER health and
illness/disease are opposite ends of a health continuum. Your everyday decisions
influence where you end up.
examples of internal variables influencing health status, beliefs and practices? -
CORRECTANSWER biologic dimension, psychological dimension, cognitive dimension
examples of external variables influencing health status, beliefs and practices? -
CORRECTANSWER physical environment, standards of living, family and cultural
beliefs, and social support network
, define disease -CORRECTANSWER a systematic problem and usually shows evidence
define illness -CORRECTANSWER a personal state or feeling
define acute illness -CORRECTANSWER comes and goes quickly
define chronic illness -CORRECTANSWER lasts greater than 6 months. includes
remission and exacerbation
What are the 5 stages of illness? -CORRECTANSWER 1. symptoms
2. sick role
3. seeking care
4. dependent patient role
5. recovery
illness impacts who? -CORRECTANSWER the patient and family
define holism -CORRECTANSWER view individual as a whole
define homeostasis -CORRECTANSWER maintain equilibrium or balance
What is the highest priority according to maslow's? -CORRECTANSWER physiological
needs
College of Nursing | Foundations of
Nursing Questions and Well Detailed
Answers|| BRAND NEW!!
define health -CORRECTANSWER presence or absence of disease
define wellness -CORRECTANSWER overall state of well-being or total health
What are the 7 components of wellness? -CORRECTANSWER environmental
occupational
intellectual
spiritual
physical
emotional
social
Define environmental wellness -CORRECTANSWER ability to promote health
measures that improve standard of living and quality of life
define occupational wellness -CORRECTANSWER ability to achieve a balance
between work and leisure time
,define intellectual wellness -CORRECTANSWER ability to learn and use info effectively
for personal, family and career development
define spiritual wellness -CORRECTANSWER the belief in some force that serves to
unite human beings and provide meaning and purpose to life
define physical wellness -CORRECTANSWER ability to carry out daily tasks, achieve
fitness, maintain adequate nutrition and proper body fat, avoid abusing drugs and
alcohol or using tobacco products and generally practicing positive lifestyle habits
Define role performance model -CORRECTANSWER ability to fulfill societal roles
How does the health-illness model work? -CORRECTANSWER health and
illness/disease are opposite ends of a health continuum. Your everyday decisions
influence where you end up.
examples of internal variables influencing health status, beliefs and practices? -
CORRECTANSWER biologic dimension, psychological dimension, cognitive dimension
examples of external variables influencing health status, beliefs and practices? -
CORRECTANSWER physical environment, standards of living, family and cultural
beliefs, and social support network
, define disease -CORRECTANSWER a systematic problem and usually shows evidence
define illness -CORRECTANSWER a personal state or feeling
define acute illness -CORRECTANSWER comes and goes quickly
define chronic illness -CORRECTANSWER lasts greater than 6 months. includes
remission and exacerbation
What are the 5 stages of illness? -CORRECTANSWER 1. symptoms
2. sick role
3. seeking care
4. dependent patient role
5. recovery
illness impacts who? -CORRECTANSWER the patient and family
define holism -CORRECTANSWER view individual as a whole
define homeostasis -CORRECTANSWER maintain equilibrium or balance
What is the highest priority according to maslow's? -CORRECTANSWER physiological
needs
