nurs 250: exam 1 Questions and Answers
WHO health a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity
health models Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Health Belief Model
Health Promotion Model
Holistic Health Models
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (from bottom to top) physiologic needs
safety and security
love and belonging
self-esteem
self-actualization
self-transcendence (added later)
physiologic needs oxygen, water, food, elimination, temperature control, sex, movement, rest, and
comfort
safety and security from a physiologic and psychological threat, and protection, stability, and lack of
danger
love and belonging affection, intimacy, support, and reassurance
self-esteem self-worth, self-respect, independence, privacy, status, dignity, and self-reliance
self-actualization recognition and realization of one's potential, growth, health, and autonomy
self-transcendence analysis of reality or thought changes a person's view of the world and their
position in the greater structure of life
Health Belief Model individuals are motivated to take action if they have certain beliefs or experiences
health beliefs with individuals they are susceptible to the condition
the condition has serious consequences
taking action would reduce the susceptibility or severity of the condition
the cost of taking action are outweighed by the benefits
they are exposed to factors that prompt action
they have confidence in their ability to perform an action
3 primary components that seek to predict how likely their perception of susceptibility to illness
individuals are to change their health care behaviors their perception about the seriousness of the illness
the probability that the individual will act to prevent avoidable health risks
Health Promotion Model defines health as a positive, dynamic state of well-being rather than the absence
of disease in the physiologic state
, health promotion behavior motivated by the desire to increase well-being and optimize health
status
health protection intentional behaviors aimed at circumventing illness, detecting it early, and
maintaining the best possible level of mental and physiologic function within the
boundaries of illness
Holistic Health Models on the basis of the philosophy that a synergistic relationship exists between the
BODY and the ENVIRONMENT
strives to include the patient as an active participant in the healing process rather
than a passive receiver of therapeutic interventions
wellness the process of self-care achieved by making choices leading to a healthy lifestyle
taking care of YOURself
acute illness lasting less than 6 months
chronic illness lasting more than 6 months
requires long-term care
stage I illness model symptom experience
ex: something's wrong
stage II illness model assumption of the sick role
ex: "I'm sick"
stage III illness model medical care contact
ex: get tested
stage IV illness model dependent patient role
ex: someone helping me with medicines
stage V illness model perceived recovery
ex: symptoms are resolved
internal and external determinants of health age
gender
genetics and inherited traits
environment
lifestyle
attitudes and emotions
self-concept
developmental level
influence of peers and family
traditions, beliefs, and values
health care access and availability
epidemiology the process of looking at the health, wellness, and disease in the community
incidence number of NEW cases per population at risk
WHO health a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity
health models Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Health Belief Model
Health Promotion Model
Holistic Health Models
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (from bottom to top) physiologic needs
safety and security
love and belonging
self-esteem
self-actualization
self-transcendence (added later)
physiologic needs oxygen, water, food, elimination, temperature control, sex, movement, rest, and
comfort
safety and security from a physiologic and psychological threat, and protection, stability, and lack of
danger
love and belonging affection, intimacy, support, and reassurance
self-esteem self-worth, self-respect, independence, privacy, status, dignity, and self-reliance
self-actualization recognition and realization of one's potential, growth, health, and autonomy
self-transcendence analysis of reality or thought changes a person's view of the world and their
position in the greater structure of life
Health Belief Model individuals are motivated to take action if they have certain beliefs or experiences
health beliefs with individuals they are susceptible to the condition
the condition has serious consequences
taking action would reduce the susceptibility or severity of the condition
the cost of taking action are outweighed by the benefits
they are exposed to factors that prompt action
they have confidence in their ability to perform an action
3 primary components that seek to predict how likely their perception of susceptibility to illness
individuals are to change their health care behaviors their perception about the seriousness of the illness
the probability that the individual will act to prevent avoidable health risks
Health Promotion Model defines health as a positive, dynamic state of well-being rather than the absence
of disease in the physiologic state
, health promotion behavior motivated by the desire to increase well-being and optimize health
status
health protection intentional behaviors aimed at circumventing illness, detecting it early, and
maintaining the best possible level of mental and physiologic function within the
boundaries of illness
Holistic Health Models on the basis of the philosophy that a synergistic relationship exists between the
BODY and the ENVIRONMENT
strives to include the patient as an active participant in the healing process rather
than a passive receiver of therapeutic interventions
wellness the process of self-care achieved by making choices leading to a healthy lifestyle
taking care of YOURself
acute illness lasting less than 6 months
chronic illness lasting more than 6 months
requires long-term care
stage I illness model symptom experience
ex: something's wrong
stage II illness model assumption of the sick role
ex: "I'm sick"
stage III illness model medical care contact
ex: get tested
stage IV illness model dependent patient role
ex: someone helping me with medicines
stage V illness model perceived recovery
ex: symptoms are resolved
internal and external determinants of health age
gender
genetics and inherited traits
environment
lifestyle
attitudes and emotions
self-concept
developmental level
influence of peers and family
traditions, beliefs, and values
health care access and availability
epidemiology the process of looking at the health, wellness, and disease in the community
incidence number of NEW cases per population at risk
