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acute illness diseases that have a rapid onset and short duration
acute illness diseases that are usually self-limiting and has
infrequent complications
chronic illness diseases that are prolonged, do not resolve
spontaneously, and are rarely cured completely
chronic illness diseases that encompass irreversible pathologic
changes and residual disability
cancer chronic illness: the 2nd leading cause of death, risk
increases with age
cardiovascular disease, including chronic illness: affects about 17 million adults,
heart disease & stroke accounts for 33% of US deaths annually
cardiovascular disease chronic illness: the leading cause of death in the US
stroke chronic illness: the 5th leading cause of death, a
common cause of serious disability
COPD chronic illness: the 4th leading cause of death,
affects many older adults
diabetes chronic illness: affects > 30 million americans, the 7th
leading cause of death
,HIV chronic illness: 50% in the US are over 50 years old
obesity chronic illness: affects 43% of adults age 60 and
older, a major contributor to other health problems
and chronic diseases
onset component of the chronic illness trajectory in which
signs & symptoms are present and the disease is
diagnosed
stable component of the chronic illness trajectory in which
the illness course and symptoms are controlled by a
treatment plan and the person maintains daily
activities
acute component of the chronic illness trajectory in which
the illness is active with severe and unrelieved
symptoms or complications and hospitalization may
be needed for management
comeback component of the chronic illness trajectory in which
the person makes a gradual return to an acceptable
way of life
crisis component of the chronic illness trajectory in which a
life-threatening situation occurs and emergency
services are necessary
unstable component of the chronic illness trajectory in which
the person is unable to keep symptoms or the
disease course under control, life is disrupted while
the patient works to regain stability, but
hospitalization is not required
downward component of the chronic illness trajectory in which
there is gradual and progressive deterioration in
physical or mental status which is accompanied by
increasing disability and symptoms and continuous
changes in daily life activities
,dying component of the chronic illness trajectory in which
the patient has to relinquish life interests and
activities, let go, and die peacefully
to limit acute exacerbations so that what is the goal in the chronic illness trajectory?
the patient can remain stable
- prevent/manage a crisis tasks of persons with chronic illness:
- adhere to the treatment regimen
- control symptoms
- reorder time
- adjust to changes in the course of
the disease
- prevent social isolation
- normalize interactions with others
primary prevention type of chronic illness prevention in which includes
measures to prevent a specific disease
primary prevention type of chronic illness prevention in which includes
diet, exercise, lifestyle, immunizations, face
coverings, handwashing, sanitizing, social distancing
secondary prevention type of chronic illness prevention in which includes
screening for early detection
secondary prevention type of chronic illness prevention in which includes
mammograms and prostate exams
tertiary prevention type of chronic illness prevention in which includes
treatment and rehabilitation
tertiary prevention type of chronic illness prevention in which limits
disease progression and maintains optimal
functioning
, - comprehensive H&P nursing management of chronic illness includes:
- plan of care
- patient and caregiver education
- symptom management
- evaluating outcomes
chronic illness impacts all aspects of patient care
- surviving acute illnesses the population of the world is aging because people
- living longer with chronic illnesses are:
- more educated and resourceful
- more ethnically diverse
17.8 years at age 65, men have an additional life expectancy of
_____
20.4 years at age 65, women have an additional life expectancy
of _____
young-old category of OA that includes those 65-74 years old
middle-old category of OA that includes those 75-84 years old
old-old category of OA that includes those 85+ years old
frail old category of OA that includes those that requires full
assistance with ADLs
45 individuals are 3x more likely to develop a chronic
illness after age _____
- having a low income key factors associated with homelessness in OA
- having reduced cognitive capacity include:
- living alone
- living in a community that lacks
affordable housing
NURS 308 Exam 1 – Questions With Verified
Answers
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Terms in this set (598)
acute illness diseases that have a rapid onset and short duration
acute illness diseases that are usually self-limiting and has
infrequent complications
chronic illness diseases that are prolonged, do not resolve
spontaneously, and are rarely cured completely
chronic illness diseases that encompass irreversible pathologic
changes and residual disability
cancer chronic illness: the 2nd leading cause of death, risk
increases with age
cardiovascular disease, including chronic illness: affects about 17 million adults,
heart disease & stroke accounts for 33% of US deaths annually
cardiovascular disease chronic illness: the leading cause of death in the US
stroke chronic illness: the 5th leading cause of death, a
common cause of serious disability
COPD chronic illness: the 4th leading cause of death,
affects many older adults
diabetes chronic illness: affects > 30 million americans, the 7th
leading cause of death
,HIV chronic illness: 50% in the US are over 50 years old
obesity chronic illness: affects 43% of adults age 60 and
older, a major contributor to other health problems
and chronic diseases
onset component of the chronic illness trajectory in which
signs & symptoms are present and the disease is
diagnosed
stable component of the chronic illness trajectory in which
the illness course and symptoms are controlled by a
treatment plan and the person maintains daily
activities
acute component of the chronic illness trajectory in which
the illness is active with severe and unrelieved
symptoms or complications and hospitalization may
be needed for management
comeback component of the chronic illness trajectory in which
the person makes a gradual return to an acceptable
way of life
crisis component of the chronic illness trajectory in which a
life-threatening situation occurs and emergency
services are necessary
unstable component of the chronic illness trajectory in which
the person is unable to keep symptoms or the
disease course under control, life is disrupted while
the patient works to regain stability, but
hospitalization is not required
downward component of the chronic illness trajectory in which
there is gradual and progressive deterioration in
physical or mental status which is accompanied by
increasing disability and symptoms and continuous
changes in daily life activities
,dying component of the chronic illness trajectory in which
the patient has to relinquish life interests and
activities, let go, and die peacefully
to limit acute exacerbations so that what is the goal in the chronic illness trajectory?
the patient can remain stable
- prevent/manage a crisis tasks of persons with chronic illness:
- adhere to the treatment regimen
- control symptoms
- reorder time
- adjust to changes in the course of
the disease
- prevent social isolation
- normalize interactions with others
primary prevention type of chronic illness prevention in which includes
measures to prevent a specific disease
primary prevention type of chronic illness prevention in which includes
diet, exercise, lifestyle, immunizations, face
coverings, handwashing, sanitizing, social distancing
secondary prevention type of chronic illness prevention in which includes
screening for early detection
secondary prevention type of chronic illness prevention in which includes
mammograms and prostate exams
tertiary prevention type of chronic illness prevention in which includes
treatment and rehabilitation
tertiary prevention type of chronic illness prevention in which limits
disease progression and maintains optimal
functioning
, - comprehensive H&P nursing management of chronic illness includes:
- plan of care
- patient and caregiver education
- symptom management
- evaluating outcomes
chronic illness impacts all aspects of patient care
- surviving acute illnesses the population of the world is aging because people
- living longer with chronic illnesses are:
- more educated and resourceful
- more ethnically diverse
17.8 years at age 65, men have an additional life expectancy of
_____
20.4 years at age 65, women have an additional life expectancy
of _____
young-old category of OA that includes those 65-74 years old
middle-old category of OA that includes those 75-84 years old
old-old category of OA that includes those 85+ years old
frail old category of OA that includes those that requires full
assistance with ADLs
45 individuals are 3x more likely to develop a chronic
illness after age _____
- having a low income key factors associated with homelessness in OA
- having reduced cognitive capacity include:
- living alone
- living in a community that lacks
affordable housing
