N262: Exam 1/Midterm Questions All
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ANA definition of health - Answer a dynamic state of being in which the development and
behavioral potential of an individual is realized to the fullest extent possible
ANA's 2004 definition of health - Answer an experience that is often expressed in terms of
wellness and illness, and may occur in the presence or absence of disease or injury
individuality - Answer each patient is different than every other human being. Nurses need
to remember this concept to help patients attain, maintain, or regain an optimal level of health
holism - Answer viewing a patient as a whole, complete person. rather than just their
current state of health or condition
homeostasis - Answer the relative constancy of the internal processes of the body. Values
may vary, but remain realitively constant
-includes O2, CO2 levels, BP, temperature, fluid/electrolyte imbalance.
Physiologic Homeostasis - Answer bodys internal environment is relatively stable and
constant because these processes are
-self-regulating
-compensatory
-regulated by negative feedback systems
-may require several feedback mechanisms to regulate
psychological homeostasis - Answer emotional or psychological balance or state of mental
well-being. Learned through life's exeperiences that require:
-stable, safe physcial environemtn
-love and trust while growing with healthy adult role models
-live experiences that provide satisfaction
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Answer understand that needs may be satisfied in healthy
and unhealthy ways
,healthy people 2020 - Answer comprehensive 10-year strategy for promoting health and
preventing illness, and premature death. The foundation is the belief that individual health is
closely linked with community health and the reverse.
nurses role in health promotion includes: - Answer -spreading information and patient
teaching
-wellness assessments and assessment for health risks
-healthy lifestyle and behavior changes
-environmental control changes
-health promotion activities and programs
-lead by example
nursing assessment for health promotion includes: - Answer -health history and physical
exam
-physical fitness assessment
-lifestyle assessment
-spiritual health assessment
-social support assessment
-health risk assessment
-health beliefs
-life stressors
aspects of wellness include: - Answer -self-responsibility
-an ultimate goal
-a dynamic growing process
-daily decision making in areas of nutrition, stress management, physical fitness, preventative
healthcare, and emotional health
components of wellness: - Answer -environment
-occupational
-intelectual
-spiritual
-physical
-emotional
-social
, factors that affect health - Answer -biologic dimension variables include genetics, gender,
age, and developmental status
-psychological dimension variables include mind-body interactions and self-concept
-cognitive dimension variables include lifestyle choices and spiritual and religious beliefs
-external variables are physical environment, standards of living, family and cultural beliefs, and
social support networks
adherence - Answer the extent to which an individual's behavior changes coincides with
medical or health advice
factors that influence adherence - Answer -patient motivation
-degree of lifestyle change necessary
-perceived severity of the healthcare problem
-value placed on reducing the threat of illness
-difficulty understanding and performing behaviors
-degree of inconvenience
-complexity, side effects, and duration of therapy
-specific cultural heritage that may make adherence difficult
-degree of satisfaction and quality and type of relationship with HCP
-cost
what should a nurse do when non-adherence is identified? - Answer -establish why the
patient is not following the regimen
-demonstrate caring
-encourage healthy behaviors through positive reinforcement
-use aids to reinforce teaching
-establish a therapeutic relationship
illness - Answer a highly personal state in which the persons physical, emotional, intellectual,
social, developmental, or spiritual functioning is thought to be diminished
disease - Answer an alteration in body function resulting in a reduction of capacities or a
shortening of the normal life span
etiology - Answer the cause of the disease or condition
Solved Correct 2025-2026 Latest
Update.
ANA definition of health - Answer a dynamic state of being in which the development and
behavioral potential of an individual is realized to the fullest extent possible
ANA's 2004 definition of health - Answer an experience that is often expressed in terms of
wellness and illness, and may occur in the presence or absence of disease or injury
individuality - Answer each patient is different than every other human being. Nurses need
to remember this concept to help patients attain, maintain, or regain an optimal level of health
holism - Answer viewing a patient as a whole, complete person. rather than just their
current state of health or condition
homeostasis - Answer the relative constancy of the internal processes of the body. Values
may vary, but remain realitively constant
-includes O2, CO2 levels, BP, temperature, fluid/electrolyte imbalance.
Physiologic Homeostasis - Answer bodys internal environment is relatively stable and
constant because these processes are
-self-regulating
-compensatory
-regulated by negative feedback systems
-may require several feedback mechanisms to regulate
psychological homeostasis - Answer emotional or psychological balance or state of mental
well-being. Learned through life's exeperiences that require:
-stable, safe physcial environemtn
-love and trust while growing with healthy adult role models
-live experiences that provide satisfaction
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Answer understand that needs may be satisfied in healthy
and unhealthy ways
,healthy people 2020 - Answer comprehensive 10-year strategy for promoting health and
preventing illness, and premature death. The foundation is the belief that individual health is
closely linked with community health and the reverse.
nurses role in health promotion includes: - Answer -spreading information and patient
teaching
-wellness assessments and assessment for health risks
-healthy lifestyle and behavior changes
-environmental control changes
-health promotion activities and programs
-lead by example
nursing assessment for health promotion includes: - Answer -health history and physical
exam
-physical fitness assessment
-lifestyle assessment
-spiritual health assessment
-social support assessment
-health risk assessment
-health beliefs
-life stressors
aspects of wellness include: - Answer -self-responsibility
-an ultimate goal
-a dynamic growing process
-daily decision making in areas of nutrition, stress management, physical fitness, preventative
healthcare, and emotional health
components of wellness: - Answer -environment
-occupational
-intelectual
-spiritual
-physical
-emotional
-social
, factors that affect health - Answer -biologic dimension variables include genetics, gender,
age, and developmental status
-psychological dimension variables include mind-body interactions and self-concept
-cognitive dimension variables include lifestyle choices and spiritual and religious beliefs
-external variables are physical environment, standards of living, family and cultural beliefs, and
social support networks
adherence - Answer the extent to which an individual's behavior changes coincides with
medical or health advice
factors that influence adherence - Answer -patient motivation
-degree of lifestyle change necessary
-perceived severity of the healthcare problem
-value placed on reducing the threat of illness
-difficulty understanding and performing behaviors
-degree of inconvenience
-complexity, side effects, and duration of therapy
-specific cultural heritage that may make adherence difficult
-degree of satisfaction and quality and type of relationship with HCP
-cost
what should a nurse do when non-adherence is identified? - Answer -establish why the
patient is not following the regimen
-demonstrate caring
-encourage healthy behaviors through positive reinforcement
-use aids to reinforce teaching
-establish a therapeutic relationship
illness - Answer a highly personal state in which the persons physical, emotional, intellectual,
social, developmental, or spiritual functioning is thought to be diminished
disease - Answer an alteration in body function resulting in a reduction of capacities or a
shortening of the normal life span
etiology - Answer the cause of the disease or condition
