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Dunphy-Chapter 3 Health Promotion
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Define Health according to WHO Answer: a state of complete,
physical, mental and social well-being
How is the American Holistic Nurses' Association definition of
Health different than WHO? Answer: Health: a state or process in
which an individual experiences a sense of well-being, harmony and
unity of one's body-mind-spirit within an ever changing
environment.
Health is a state in which the physical psychological, social, spiritual
and cultural attributes of a person are in balance
WHO doesn't account for spiritual and cultural dimensions of a
person
What are the components of health Answer: Spiritual, physical,
social/cultural, phychological
Define Health promotion. Give examples Answer: activities and
preventive measures that contribute to an individual's state of
optimal health
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immunizations, fitness/escercise programs, breast self-exam,
appropriate nutritional care, relaxation, stress management, social
support, prayer, meditation, healing rituals, cultural practices, and
promoting environmental health and safety.
When are health promotion efforts best achieved? Answer: when
everyone works in partnership to achieve goals that will enhance
health and well-being
With whom does health promotion efforts begin? Answer: the
clinician because the clinician plays a pivotal role in educating the
patient and the community about health-promoting behaviors
How do healthcare providers promote health behaviors? Answer: 1.
provide insight to each patienta bout how his environment can
contribute to health or disease
2. provide consultation to the community and the legislature
regarding environmental health
How does the community promote health behaviors? Answer: 1.
community must understand the impact that environment can have
on individuals so that health promotion activities can be a
community effort
2. water and sanitation must be monitored for threats
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Dunphy-Chapter 3 Health Promotion
Questions with Correct Answers | Updated
(100% Correct Answers)
Define Health according to WHO Answer: a state of complete,
physical, mental and social well-being
How is the American Holistic Nurses' Association definition of
Health different than WHO? Answer: Health: a state or process in
which an individual experiences a sense of well-being, harmony and
unity of one's body-mind-spirit within an ever changing
environment.
Health is a state in which the physical psychological, social, spiritual
and cultural attributes of a person are in balance
WHO doesn't account for spiritual and cultural dimensions of a
person
What are the components of health Answer: Spiritual, physical,
social/cultural, phychological
Define Health promotion. Give examples Answer: activities and
preventive measures that contribute to an individual's state of
optimal health
© 2025 All rights reserved
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immunizations, fitness/escercise programs, breast self-exam,
appropriate nutritional care, relaxation, stress management, social
support, prayer, meditation, healing rituals, cultural practices, and
promoting environmental health and safety.
When are health promotion efforts best achieved? Answer: when
everyone works in partnership to achieve goals that will enhance
health and well-being
With whom does health promotion efforts begin? Answer: the
clinician because the clinician plays a pivotal role in educating the
patient and the community about health-promoting behaviors
How do healthcare providers promote health behaviors? Answer: 1.
provide insight to each patienta bout how his environment can
contribute to health or disease
2. provide consultation to the community and the legislature
regarding environmental health
How does the community promote health behaviors? Answer: 1.
community must understand the impact that environment can have
on individuals so that health promotion activities can be a
community effort
2. water and sanitation must be monitored for threats
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