NUR 221 Exam 1 Latest Version Already Passed

NUR 221 Exam 1 Latest Version Already Passed Definitions of health -a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (WHO — world health org.) -a state of being that people define in relation to their own values, personality, and lifestyle Marlow's Hierarchy of Needs: order from bottom to top -Bottom to top: O2, H2O, food, shelter, body temp, elimination physical safety & psychological safety love and belonging needs self-esteem self-actualization What is the most important level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? -The bottom (physiological needs) are major factors in determining level of health. Most important needs of people. Must be addressed first. -However, each patient has different needs. You have to understand the relationships of different needs and factors to determine priorities for each pt. What is the Holistic Health Model? A model that assesses the whole person because it views the mind, body, and spirit as interdependent and functioning as a whole within the environment. Each aspect (emotional, spiritual, cultural, and physical) is important for health and wellness. Examples of Holistic Therapies reminiscence, meditation, music therapy, guided imagery (these therapies can be used in ALL stages of health and illness) Internal variables that influence health, health beliefs, and practices developmental stage, intellectual background, perception of functioning, emotional factors, spiritual factors Developmental Stage (internal variable) physical, mental, and emotional stages you go through as you grow and mature (have to consider pts developmental stage when creating nursing plan — do they have the ability to follow the plan?) Intellectual Background (internal variable) ability to comprehend, read, write as well as having previous experiences or misinformation effecting their knowledge on the subject (important to know this stage