Biomedical Model - Answers Focuses on physical disease and biological causes of illness, emphasizing
diagnosis and treatment while ignoring social or psychological factors.
Biopsychosocial Model - Answers Recognizes that health is influenced by the interaction of biological,
psychological, and social factors.
Critical Social Theory (CST) - Answers Examines how power, inequality, and social structures (e.g.,
income, access to care) influence health outcomes.
Relational Inquiry - Answers A way of understanding patients by considering their relationships,
environment, and lived experiences in care.
Intrapersonal Factors - Answers Internal experiences within the individual, such as thoughts,
emotions, beliefs, and attitudes.
Interpersonal Factors - Answers Interactions and relationships between the patient and others, such
as healthcare providers, family, and peers.
Contextual Factors - Answers External conditions such as social, economic, cultural, and
environmental influences that impact health.
Holistic Care - Answers An approach to care that addresses the physical, emotional, social, and
spiritual needs of the patient as a whole person.
Primary Care - Answers The first point of contact in the healthcare system, focusing on prevention,
early intervention, and ongoing management of health.
Health Promotion - Answers Strategies and actions that enable individuals and communities to
improve control over their health and well-being.
Primary Prevention - Answers Actions taken to prevent disease before it occurs, such as education
and vaccinations.
Secondary Prevention - Answers Early detection and intervention to prevent progression of disease,
such as screenings.
Tertiary Prevention - Answers Management of existing disease to reduce complications and improve
quality of life.
Rehabilitation - Answers Care aimed at restoring function, independence, and quality of life after
illness or injury.
Complementary Therapy - Answers Treatments used alongside conventional medical care to support
health and well-being.
Alternative Therapy - Answers Treatments used instead of conventional medical care.
Palliative Care - Answers Care focused on improving quality of life, managing symptoms, and
providing support at any stage of illness.
End-of-Life Care - Answers Care provided when death is imminent, focusing on comfort, dignity, and
support for the patient and family.
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) - Answers Conditions such as income, education, housing, and
access to care that influence a person's health outcomes.
Health Equity - Answers The goal of ensuring everyone has a fair and equal opportunity to achieve
their best possible health.
Health Inequity - Answers Unfair and avoidable differences in health outcomes caused by social and
systemic factors.
Patient-Centered Care - Answers Care that respects and responds to the patient's values,
preferences, and needs.
Autonomy - Answers The patient's right to make their own decisions about their care.
Beneficence - Answers The ethical principle of doing good and acting in the best interest of the
patient.
Non-Maleficence - Answers The obligation to do no harm to the patient.
Advocacy (Nursing) - Answers Supporting and speaking up for patients to ensure their needs, rights,
and preferences are respected.
Interprofessional Collaboration - Answers Multiple healthcare professionals working together to
provide coordinated and effective patient care.
Discharge Planning - Answers The process of preparing a patient to safely transition from hospital to
home or another care setting.
Continuity of Care - Answers Ongoing, consistent care across different healthcare settings and
providers.