NURS 303 Exam 1 With
Complete Solution
Health? (Ch 1) - ANSWER a state of physical, mental, spiritual, and social
functioning which realizes a person's potential and is experienced within a
person's developmental perspective
Disease (Ch 1) - ANSWER the failure of a person's adaptive mechanisms to
counteract stimuli or stresses adequately resulting in functional or structural
disturbances (asymptomatic hypertension)
Illness (Ch 1) - ANSWER the subjective experiences of the individual and the
physical manifestations of a disease (stress overload)
Subjective Data (Ch 1) - ANSWER -how the patient feels
-can be put in quotations
(Ex. "my stomach hurts")
Objective Data (Ch 1) - ANSWER what you can see, feel, etc (Ex. the xray
shows that her leg is broke)
High-level wellness (Ch 1) - ANSWER sense of well-being, life satisfaction,
quality of life
Clinical (Ch 1) - ANSWER absence s/s disease; prevention not emphasized
Role performance (Ch 1) - ANSWER health based on whether person can
perform societal roles
Adaptive (Ch 1) - ANSWER ability to adapt positively to change
,Eudaimonistic model (Ch 1) - ANSWER -exuberant well-being: interaction and
interrelationships in multiple aspects of life
Functional status - ANSWER the levels represent performance or social
expectations; loss serves as an indicator of the need for nursing intervention
Health status - ANSWER A state of physical, mental, spiritual, and social
functioning within a developmental context
A state of health is an individual and social responsibility
Disease process - ANSWER failure of adaptive mechanisms
Results in functional or structural disturbances
Illness - ANSWER subjective experiences of the individual and physical
manifestation of disease
Levels of Prevention (Ch 1) - ANSWER 1. Primary:
-Health promotion and specific protection
2. Secondary:
-Early diagnosis
-Prompt treatment
-Disability limitation
3. Tertiary
-Restoration and rehabilitation
Primary Prevention (Ch 1) - ANSWER -precedes disease/dysfunction
-interventions
, -(Ex. immunizations, safe sex, genetic screening and teaching about
screening etc.) (diet and exercise/life-style changes are primary unless they
are being done after a diagnosis of illness)
Secondary Prevention (Ch 1) - ANSWER -Purpose: find people in early,
detectable stage of disease
treating early stage disease
limiting disability
(Ex. Pap smear) (provide medications to intervene early and to prevent
worsening)
Tertiary Prevention (Ch 1) - ANSWER -defect/disability permanent or
irreversible
(ex. stroke)
minimizing effect to prevent complications/deterioration
return to useful place in society, maximize remaining capacity (after a heart
attack, doing things to restore function, such as cardiac rehab)
Nurse's Role (Ch 1) - ANSWER -emphasis shifting from acute, hospital-based
care to preventative
-must assume blended roles with a knowledge base using evidence-based
practice
*Advocate
*Care Manager
Complete Solution
Health? (Ch 1) - ANSWER a state of physical, mental, spiritual, and social
functioning which realizes a person's potential and is experienced within a
person's developmental perspective
Disease (Ch 1) - ANSWER the failure of a person's adaptive mechanisms to
counteract stimuli or stresses adequately resulting in functional or structural
disturbances (asymptomatic hypertension)
Illness (Ch 1) - ANSWER the subjective experiences of the individual and the
physical manifestations of a disease (stress overload)
Subjective Data (Ch 1) - ANSWER -how the patient feels
-can be put in quotations
(Ex. "my stomach hurts")
Objective Data (Ch 1) - ANSWER what you can see, feel, etc (Ex. the xray
shows that her leg is broke)
High-level wellness (Ch 1) - ANSWER sense of well-being, life satisfaction,
quality of life
Clinical (Ch 1) - ANSWER absence s/s disease; prevention not emphasized
Role performance (Ch 1) - ANSWER health based on whether person can
perform societal roles
Adaptive (Ch 1) - ANSWER ability to adapt positively to change
,Eudaimonistic model (Ch 1) - ANSWER -exuberant well-being: interaction and
interrelationships in multiple aspects of life
Functional status - ANSWER the levels represent performance or social
expectations; loss serves as an indicator of the need for nursing intervention
Health status - ANSWER A state of physical, mental, spiritual, and social
functioning within a developmental context
A state of health is an individual and social responsibility
Disease process - ANSWER failure of adaptive mechanisms
Results in functional or structural disturbances
Illness - ANSWER subjective experiences of the individual and physical
manifestation of disease
Levels of Prevention (Ch 1) - ANSWER 1. Primary:
-Health promotion and specific protection
2. Secondary:
-Early diagnosis
-Prompt treatment
-Disability limitation
3. Tertiary
-Restoration and rehabilitation
Primary Prevention (Ch 1) - ANSWER -precedes disease/dysfunction
-interventions
, -(Ex. immunizations, safe sex, genetic screening and teaching about
screening etc.) (diet and exercise/life-style changes are primary unless they
are being done after a diagnosis of illness)
Secondary Prevention (Ch 1) - ANSWER -Purpose: find people in early,
detectable stage of disease
treating early stage disease
limiting disability
(Ex. Pap smear) (provide medications to intervene early and to prevent
worsening)
Tertiary Prevention (Ch 1) - ANSWER -defect/disability permanent or
irreversible
(ex. stroke)
minimizing effect to prevent complications/deterioration
return to useful place in society, maximize remaining capacity (after a heart
attack, doing things to restore function, such as cardiac rehab)
Nurse's Role (Ch 1) - ANSWER -emphasis shifting from acute, hospital-based
care to preventative
-must assume blended roles with a knowledge base using evidence-based
practice
*Advocate
*Care Manager
