BSNC 1000 - Module 1 Questions & Answers 100% Correct!!

WHO definition of health (2) - ANSWER State of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Homeostasis definition of health - ANSWER Maintenance of physiological, functional & social norms leading to adaptation & homeostasis Human potential definition of health - ANSWER Actualization of human potential through goal-directed behaviour, competent self-care & satisfying relationships with others; having a sense of purpose Harmony definition of health - ANSWER Adjustment to maintain structural integrity and harmony with relevant environments; feeling connected to one's community Perspectives on health (3) - ANSWER - Homeostasis - Human potential - Harmony Community (3) - ANSWER - defined be geography, common interest, political boundaries - composed of several populations - can be seen as a 'client' Population (2) - ANSWER - collection of individuals living in the same place who have at least one characteristic in common - e.g., BCIT students Aggregate (2) - ANSWER - subpopulation or group within a larger population - e.g., students in a BSN program Subconcepts of population health (4) - ANSWER - health promotion - illness and injury prevention - chronic disease management - epidemiology Scope of population health (5) - ANSWER - individuals - groups - families - communities - populations Health promotion (3) - ANSWER - specific program (e.g., child immunization) - includes health, wellness, disease, illness - prevention of injury or disease that uses critical thinking to create change