NUR 155
FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
Foundations of Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
, Fundamentals: Final Exam
Chapter 17/16 HEALTH/ILLNESS/WELLNESS & HEALTH PROMOTION (4Q)
1. What are the seven components of wellness? WHEEL OF WELLNESS
Physical , Occupational, Environmental, Social, Intellectual, Emotional, Spiritual
2. What are the 3 Models of health?
Clinical Model- the narrowest interpretation of health
Role Performance Model- able to fulfill their role regardless if they have clinical illness
Health-Illness- move back and forth within a health continuum daily
3. What is the hierarchy of Maslow’s needs?
1- ATTEND TO FIRST-Breathing, Airway, Circulation (Physiologic)
2- Safety and security (ex. fallen patient)
3- Love and Belonging
4- Self Esteem
5- Self actualization
4. What are the 3 Levels of Preventions?
Primary prevention- the action taken to prevent the incident (seatbelts, safe sex,
vaccinations)
Secondary prevention- the action taken to identify possible signs of a problem (breast
exam/testicular screening, blood pressure screening, cholesterol testing)
Tertiary prevention- the action taken after illness is present to prevent complications or
restore function (medication, therapy)
5. What are life span considerations for all age group?
Infants- educate parents, immunization, breast feeding, sleep patterns, safety
Children- nutrition, rest/exercise, immunizations, safety/injury
Adolescents- hormonal changes, nutrition, exercise/rest, peer influence, sexuality,
safety/accident
Older adults- drug management, sleep, physical fitness, safety, exercise
6. What are the stages of illness?
1. Symptoms
2. Sick roll
3. Medical care
4. Dependant Client role
5. Recovery
7. What is the difference between acute and chronic illness?
Acute – short duration
Chronic – 6 months +
Chapter 31 ASEPSIS (3Q)
8. A patient is diagnosed with Clostridium Difficile (c-diff). You note that C-Diff requires contact
precautions. What PPE is required?
Gown, Gloves, Goggles (for urine/blisters)
FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
Foundations of Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
, Fundamentals: Final Exam
Chapter 17/16 HEALTH/ILLNESS/WELLNESS & HEALTH PROMOTION (4Q)
1. What are the seven components of wellness? WHEEL OF WELLNESS
Physical , Occupational, Environmental, Social, Intellectual, Emotional, Spiritual
2. What are the 3 Models of health?
Clinical Model- the narrowest interpretation of health
Role Performance Model- able to fulfill their role regardless if they have clinical illness
Health-Illness- move back and forth within a health continuum daily
3. What is the hierarchy of Maslow’s needs?
1- ATTEND TO FIRST-Breathing, Airway, Circulation (Physiologic)
2- Safety and security (ex. fallen patient)
3- Love and Belonging
4- Self Esteem
5- Self actualization
4. What are the 3 Levels of Preventions?
Primary prevention- the action taken to prevent the incident (seatbelts, safe sex,
vaccinations)
Secondary prevention- the action taken to identify possible signs of a problem (breast
exam/testicular screening, blood pressure screening, cholesterol testing)
Tertiary prevention- the action taken after illness is present to prevent complications or
restore function (medication, therapy)
5. What are life span considerations for all age group?
Infants- educate parents, immunization, breast feeding, sleep patterns, safety
Children- nutrition, rest/exercise, immunizations, safety/injury
Adolescents- hormonal changes, nutrition, exercise/rest, peer influence, sexuality,
safety/accident
Older adults- drug management, sleep, physical fitness, safety, exercise
6. What are the stages of illness?
1. Symptoms
2. Sick roll
3. Medical care
4. Dependant Client role
5. Recovery
7. What is the difference between acute and chronic illness?
Acute – short duration
Chronic – 6 months +
Chapter 31 ASEPSIS (3Q)
8. A patient is diagnosed with Clostridium Difficile (c-diff). You note that C-Diff requires contact
precautions. What PPE is required?
Gown, Gloves, Goggles (for urine/blisters)
