HSCC updated Comprehensive EXAM
questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the positive definition of health? - CORRECT ANSWERS The achievement and
maintenance of physical fitness and mental stability.
What does the negative definition of health refer to? - CORRECT ANSWERS The absence of
physical illness, disease, and mental distress.
How does the World Health Organisation define holistic health? - CORRECT ANSWERS A state
of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity.
What does 'well-being' encompass according to the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014?
- CORRECT ANSWERS Physical and mental health, protection from abuse, education, domestic
relationships, contribution to society, and social well-being.
What additional aspects does 'well-being' include for children? - CORRECT ANSWERS Physical,
intellectual, emotional, social, and behavioral development.
What additional aspects does 'well-being' include for adults? - CORRECT ANSWERS Control
over day-to-day life and participation in work.
What does the social model of health suggest? - CORRECT ANSWERS Individuals are excluded
by societal barriers, not by their health or impairment.
What does the biomedical model emphasize? - CORRECT ANSWERS Clinical diagnosis and
medical intervention in the treatment of disease or its symptoms.
What is the biopsychosocial model? - CORRECT ANSWERS It incorporates biological,
psychological, and social factors to determine why an individual might suffer from a disorder.
How does the social model differ from medical models? - CORRECT ANSWERS The social
model redefines the problem as societal barriers, while medical models focus on the individual.
, What do holistic concepts of health and well-being emphasize? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
connection of mind, body, and spirit and the responsibility for one's own level of well-being.
What are the five factors that contribute to good health and well-being? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Physical, mental/intellectual, emotional, social, and moral/spiritual.
What are social and economic determinants? - CORRECT ANSWERS Factors that contribute to
inequalities in health and well-being.
What key legislation promotes health and well-being in Wales? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
What is Prudent Health Care? - CORRECT ANSWERS A key strategy for promoting good health,
well-being, and resilience.
What is the role of resilience in health and well-being? - CORRECT ANSWERS Resilience helps
individuals cope with challenges and contributes to overall well-being.
What is the importance of understanding different models of health? - CORRECT ANSWERS It
helps in recognizing the various factors that affect health and well-being.
What does the term 'holistic' imply in health care? - CORRECT ANSWERS Considering the
whole person and how they interact with their environment.
What is meant by 'protection from abuse and neglect' in the context of well-being? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Ensuring individuals are safe from harm and have their rights respected.
How does education contribute to well-being? - CORRECT ANSWERS It provides knowledge
and skills necessary for personal and professional development.
What is the significance of social relationships in well-being? - CORRECT ANSWERS They
provide support, companionship, and a sense of belonging.
questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the positive definition of health? - CORRECT ANSWERS The achievement and
maintenance of physical fitness and mental stability.
What does the negative definition of health refer to? - CORRECT ANSWERS The absence of
physical illness, disease, and mental distress.
How does the World Health Organisation define holistic health? - CORRECT ANSWERS A state
of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity.
What does 'well-being' encompass according to the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014?
- CORRECT ANSWERS Physical and mental health, protection from abuse, education, domestic
relationships, contribution to society, and social well-being.
What additional aspects does 'well-being' include for children? - CORRECT ANSWERS Physical,
intellectual, emotional, social, and behavioral development.
What additional aspects does 'well-being' include for adults? - CORRECT ANSWERS Control
over day-to-day life and participation in work.
What does the social model of health suggest? - CORRECT ANSWERS Individuals are excluded
by societal barriers, not by their health or impairment.
What does the biomedical model emphasize? - CORRECT ANSWERS Clinical diagnosis and
medical intervention in the treatment of disease or its symptoms.
What is the biopsychosocial model? - CORRECT ANSWERS It incorporates biological,
psychological, and social factors to determine why an individual might suffer from a disorder.
How does the social model differ from medical models? - CORRECT ANSWERS The social
model redefines the problem as societal barriers, while medical models focus on the individual.
, What do holistic concepts of health and well-being emphasize? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
connection of mind, body, and spirit and the responsibility for one's own level of well-being.
What are the five factors that contribute to good health and well-being? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Physical, mental/intellectual, emotional, social, and moral/spiritual.
What are social and economic determinants? - CORRECT ANSWERS Factors that contribute to
inequalities in health and well-being.
What key legislation promotes health and well-being in Wales? - CORRECT ANSWERS The
Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
What is Prudent Health Care? - CORRECT ANSWERS A key strategy for promoting good health,
well-being, and resilience.
What is the role of resilience in health and well-being? - CORRECT ANSWERS Resilience helps
individuals cope with challenges and contributes to overall well-being.
What is the importance of understanding different models of health? - CORRECT ANSWERS It
helps in recognizing the various factors that affect health and well-being.
What does the term 'holistic' imply in health care? - CORRECT ANSWERS Considering the
whole person and how they interact with their environment.
What is meant by 'protection from abuse and neglect' in the context of well-being? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Ensuring individuals are safe from harm and have their rights respected.
How does education contribute to well-being? - CORRECT ANSWERS It provides knowledge
and skills necessary for personal and professional development.
What is the significance of social relationships in well-being? - CORRECT ANSWERS They
provide support, companionship, and a sense of belonging.
