Dunphy-Chapter 3 Health Promotion questions with correct answers

Define Health according to WHO - Answer a state of complete, physical, mental and social well-being How is the American Holistic Nurses' Association definition of Health different than WHO? - Answer Health: a state or process in which an individual experiences a sense of well-being, harmony and unity of one's body-mind-spirit within an ever changing environment. Health is a state in which the physical psychological, social, spiritual and cultural attributes of a person are in balance WHO doesn't account for spiritual and cultural dimensions of a person What are the components of health - Answer Spiritual, physical, social/cultural, phychological Define Health promotion. Give examples - Answer activities and preventive measures that contribute to an individual's state of optimal health immunizations, fitness/escercise programs, breast self-exam, appropriate nutritional care, relaxation, stress management, social support, prayer, meditation, healing rituals, cultural practices, and promoting environmental health and safety. When are health promotion efforts best achieved? - Answer when everyone works in partnership to achieve goals that will enhance health and well-being