Wellness - ANSWER- A positive state in which incremental increases in health can be
made beyond the midpoint. These increases involve improved physical and mental
health states.
Water - ANSWER- -Major part of every tissue in the body
Vitamins - ANSWER- Compounds that assist other nutrients through the processes of
digestion, absorption, metabolism and excretion.
-View the future uncertain
Values-beliefs pattern - ANSWER- Values, beliefs or goals that guide choices of
decisions
Values and beliefs pattern - ANSWER- Values, beliefs or goals that guide choices or
decisions
Values - ANSWER- Beliefs about the worth of something and serve as standards that
influence behavior and thinking.
Value Orientations - ANSWER- Learned and shared through the socialization process,
reflect the personality type of a particular society. The dominant value orientations are
shared by the majority of the group
Undernutrition - ANSWER- Consumption of not enough energy or nutrients in
comparison with dietary reference intake values
Transcultural Nursing - ANSWER- Nurses have responsibilities to be aware of specific
health needs and respond to illness in all populations.
-Too much is a problem
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) - ANSWER- Level of nutrient intake that should not
be exceeded to prevent adverse health risks. Includes total consumption of foods,
fortified foods and supplements.
Tertiary Prevention - ANSWER- Restoration and Rehabilitation
Tertiary Prevention - ANSWER- Occurs after a disorder develops. Purpose is to
minimize further complications or to assist in the restoration of health. Continued
medical care and educating on the illness and diet therapy
-Teenage Pregnancy
-Support a sense of relaxation
-Sugars, starches, fibers
-Substance Abuse
-Stroke
Spiritual Practices and Health - ANSWER- -Improve coping strategies and social
support
Spiritual Health - ANSWER- The cultural beliefs that give purpose to human existence,
found through faith in the teachings of organized religions, in an understanding of nature
or science, or in an acceptance of the humanistic view of life
Specific Protection - ANSWER- Decrease the vulnerability of the individual or population
to disease or dysfunction.
Social Health - ANSWER- The ability to interact with people in an acceptable manner
and sustain relationships with family members, friends and colleagues
Smith (1983) describes four distinct models of health in her classic work: - ANSWER-
Clinical model
Sleep-rest pattern - ANSWER- Sleep, rest and relaxation
, Six Dimensions of Health - ANSWER- 1. Physical Health
Simple: fruits, milk, honey sugars(brown,white), HFCS
-SIDS
Sexuality-reproductive pattern - ANSWER- Person's satisfaction and dissatisfaction with
sexuality and reproduction
Self perception-Self concept Pattern - ANSWER- Body comfort, body image, and feeling
state, self conception and self esteem
Secondary Prevention - ANSWER- Involves early detection to halt or reduce the effects
of a disease or illness. Some diseases cannot be prevented, but early detection can
minimize negative health effects. Controlling the intake of certain nutrients can decrease
the severity of some disorders.
Secondary Prevention - ANSWER- Early detection and prompt treatment
Roles-relationship pattern - ANSWER- Role engagements and relationships
-Roles in the structure of bones, muscles, enzymes, hormones, blood, cell membranes
and the immune system
Role performance Model - ANSWER- Health is defined in terms of individuals' ability to
perform social roles. In this model, you are sick when you can't function in your role (i.e.,
need to miss school or work).
Role performance
Researcher - ANSWER- To provide optimal health care, nurses need to use evidence-
based findings as their foundation for clinical decision-making. Nurses need to
recognize that research is important as a basis for their practice and that they need to
participate in the research process.
-Researcher
-Religion and religious behavior
-Relaxation
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) - ANSWER- Level of nutrient intake sufficient
to meet the needs of almost all healthy individuals of a life-stage and gender group.
Some nutrients have not an RDA but an AI.
Racism - ANSWER- Devaluing of the beliefs, values, and customs of others.
Quantitative Research - ANSWER- Studies that describe situations, correlate different
variables related to care, or test casual relationships between variables related to care.
Qualitative Research - ANSWER- Studies that describe phenomena or define the
historical nature, cultural relevance or philosophical basis of aspects of nursing care.
-Provide padding for body structures
-Provide no energy but aid in the release of energy from carbs, fats and proteins.
Proteins - ANSWER- -Energy
-Promote feelings of optimism and hope
-Production of hormones
Primary Prevention - ANSWER- Before disease. Disease prevention.
Primary Prevention - ANSWER- Activities to avert the initial development of a disease of
poor health. Eat a variety of foods to avert nutrient deficiencies. Low fat, high fiber diet
-Prescribed rituals for praying and washing
-Prayer and home remedy