9/4/26, 3:48 PM NUR 115-Exam 1
NUR 115-Exam 1
Health means something different to every
What Does "Health" Mean?
person
Starts quickly and usually doesn't last very
Acute Illness long. Examples: Flu, common cold, strep throat,
and urinary tract infection.
Long-term condition. Examples: A patient with
Chronic illness diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure
(hypertension), or COPD.
Idiopathic illness Doctors don't know what caused it.
Balance,Your body constantly adjusts itself to
Homeostasis
keep things stable.
Ways a person’s mind protects them from
Defense Mechanisms
stress, anxiety, or uncomfortable feelings.
The organized steps nurses follow to take care
Nursing Process
of a patient.
Assessment- Collect the data
Diagnosis/Analysis- Analysis the data
Planning- Set goals and outcomes
ADPIE
Implementation- Carry out the care
Evaluation-Did it work?
The Problem-Solving Process Step 1 — Define the problem
Simple: What exactly is wrong?
Step 2 — Consider possible solutions
Simple: What could you do?
Step 3 — Consider each possible outcome
Simple: What could happen if you choose each
option?
Step 4 — Predict likelihood
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NUR 115-Exam 1
Health means something different to every
What Does "Health" Mean?
person
Starts quickly and usually doesn't last very
Acute Illness long. Examples: Flu, common cold, strep throat,
and urinary tract infection.
Long-term condition. Examples: A patient with
Chronic illness diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure
(hypertension), or COPD.
Idiopathic illness Doctors don't know what caused it.
Balance,Your body constantly adjusts itself to
Homeostasis
keep things stable.
Ways a person’s mind protects them from
Defense Mechanisms
stress, anxiety, or uncomfortable feelings.
The organized steps nurses follow to take care
Nursing Process
of a patient.
Assessment- Collect the data
Diagnosis/Analysis- Analysis the data
Planning- Set goals and outcomes
ADPIE
Implementation- Carry out the care
Evaluation-Did it work?
The Problem-Solving Process Step 1 — Define the problem
Simple: What exactly is wrong?
Step 2 — Consider possible solutions
Simple: What could you do?
Step 3 — Consider each possible outcome
Simple: What could happen if you choose each
option?
Step 4 — Predict likelihood
https://knowt.com/search?q=community health nursing&type=flashcards 1/2
