Nu 136 Exam 1 Study Guide 2026/2027 – High-
Yield Questions and Exam Review
Primary illness - correct answer-Develops without being caused by another health
problem
Secondary illness - correct answer-Results from or is caused by a primary illness
Stages of Illness - correct answer-Transition, Acceptance, Convalescence
Transition Stage - correct answer-May deny feeling ill, but recognize symptoms of
illness are present
Acceptance Stage - correct answer-Acknowledge illness and take measures to
become well
Convalescence Stage - correct answer-Recovering after the illness and regaining
health
Adaptation - correct answer-The adjustment or changes in behavior, physiology,
and structure
,ie: Exercise and good nutrition when you develop diabetes
Maladaptation - correct answer-Lack of adjustment
ie: "I know I have diabetes now so I'll just take an insulin pump instead of trying to
exercise and eat right"
Health Behavior - correct answer-Any action taken that promotes good health,
prevents disease, or detects disease in early, asymptomatic stages
ie: watching nutrition, exercise, obtaining immunizations, having regular check
ups
Illness Behavior - correct answer-Ways in which people monitor their bodies,
define and interpret their symptoms, take remedial actions, and use the health
care system.
ie: seeing the doctor and taking prescribed meds after sickness has occured
Holistic Approach - correct answer-Considers biologic, psychological, sociologic,
spiritual needs
Five areas of need (Maslow) - correct answer--Physiologic
-Safety and Security
-Love and Belonging
-Self-esteem
-Self-actualization
, Examples of stress-related diseases/disorders - correct answer-Headaches,
gastritis, asthma, lumbar pain, ulcerative colitis, IBS, allergies, HTN, cancer, sexual
dysfunction, Crohns,
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) - correct answer-Selye's concept of the
body's adaptive response to stress in three phases—alarm, resistance,
exhaustion.
Alarm Stage - correct answer--The first stage of the general adaptation syndrome,
in which the person experiences a burst of energy that aids in dealing with the
stressful situation.
-Hormonal release mobilizes body's defense mechanisms
-Temp increase, malaise, appetite loss
Resistance Stage - correct answer--The second stage of the general adaptation
syndrome, when there are intense physiological efforts to either resist or adapt to
the stressor.
-If prolonged, responce becomes maladaptive and a pathologic condition can
occur -> "stress related disorder"
Exhaustion Stage - correct answer--The third stage of the GAS, characterized by
weakened resistance and possible deterioration.
-Critical Illness or death
Miller-Keane dictionary defines health as: - correct answer-A relative state in
which one is able to function well physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually in
order to express the full range of one's unique potentialities within the
environment in which one is living
Yield Questions and Exam Review
Primary illness - correct answer-Develops without being caused by another health
problem
Secondary illness - correct answer-Results from or is caused by a primary illness
Stages of Illness - correct answer-Transition, Acceptance, Convalescence
Transition Stage - correct answer-May deny feeling ill, but recognize symptoms of
illness are present
Acceptance Stage - correct answer-Acknowledge illness and take measures to
become well
Convalescence Stage - correct answer-Recovering after the illness and regaining
health
Adaptation - correct answer-The adjustment or changes in behavior, physiology,
and structure
,ie: Exercise and good nutrition when you develop diabetes
Maladaptation - correct answer-Lack of adjustment
ie: "I know I have diabetes now so I'll just take an insulin pump instead of trying to
exercise and eat right"
Health Behavior - correct answer-Any action taken that promotes good health,
prevents disease, or detects disease in early, asymptomatic stages
ie: watching nutrition, exercise, obtaining immunizations, having regular check
ups
Illness Behavior - correct answer-Ways in which people monitor their bodies,
define and interpret their symptoms, take remedial actions, and use the health
care system.
ie: seeing the doctor and taking prescribed meds after sickness has occured
Holistic Approach - correct answer-Considers biologic, psychological, sociologic,
spiritual needs
Five areas of need (Maslow) - correct answer--Physiologic
-Safety and Security
-Love and Belonging
-Self-esteem
-Self-actualization
, Examples of stress-related diseases/disorders - correct answer-Headaches,
gastritis, asthma, lumbar pain, ulcerative colitis, IBS, allergies, HTN, cancer, sexual
dysfunction, Crohns,
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) - correct answer-Selye's concept of the
body's adaptive response to stress in three phases—alarm, resistance,
exhaustion.
Alarm Stage - correct answer--The first stage of the general adaptation syndrome,
in which the person experiences a burst of energy that aids in dealing with the
stressful situation.
-Hormonal release mobilizes body's defense mechanisms
-Temp increase, malaise, appetite loss
Resistance Stage - correct answer--The second stage of the general adaptation
syndrome, when there are intense physiological efforts to either resist or adapt to
the stressor.
-If prolonged, responce becomes maladaptive and a pathologic condition can
occur -> "stress related disorder"
Exhaustion Stage - correct answer--The third stage of the GAS, characterized by
weakened resistance and possible deterioration.
-Critical Illness or death
Miller-Keane dictionary defines health as: - correct answer-A relative state in
which one is able to function well physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually in
order to express the full range of one's unique potentialities within the
environment in which one is living
