NR222 EXAM 1 Outline
Levels of Prevention
Primary –Prevention of disease, preceding symptoms
o Immunizations, health promotion education
Secondary-To reduce progression of disease or dysfunction. Onset of symptoms
o Screening, prompt intervention, dental exams
Tertiary- Return to optimal functioning. Prevent further disability.
o Rehab services, Palliative Care.
Internal Variables
Developmental stage-
Intellectual background- (knowledge/lack of knowledge shapes the way a person thinks)
Perception of functioning –
Emotional factors- stress, depression, or fear influence health benefits.
Spiritual factors- (jehovahs witness forbidding blood transfusions)
External Variables
Family Practice- Does your family get annual check ups?
Psychosocial/ socioeconomic- economic status, and social/peer influence.
Cultural background-
Nursing Process
Assessment- subjective & objective data
Diagnoses- signs & symptoms. Life processes / potential health problems. Problms that result from disease.
Planning: identifying patient goals. Short term & long term. Smart goals:
Implementation: Action of plan. Implementing services.
Evaluation follow up. Did it work? Evaluation of progress.
Professional roles
Autonomy- Independence. Patient is allowed freedom of choice in treatment.
Accountability- responsibility for your actions
Caregiver- Help patients maintain & regain health to maximum level of function.
Advocate- acting on behalf of. Protection of human/ legal rights.
Educator- demonstrate procedures. Describe routine care activities.
Communicator- Relationship with patient. Learning their strengths, weaknesses, needs, & culture.
Healthy People 2020
Eliminate disparities, improve health of all groups
Attain healthier, longer lives free of preventable disease.
Create social/physical environments that promote good health for all.
Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages.
Focus areas:
o Blood disorders, dementia/Alzheimer’s, early & middle childhood, genomics, global health,
healthcare associated infections, health related quality of life. LGBT health, older adults, sleep
health, social determinants of health.
2010 – eliminate health disparities, increase quality & years of healthy life
Stages of Health behavior change
Levels of Prevention
Primary –Prevention of disease, preceding symptoms
o Immunizations, health promotion education
Secondary-To reduce progression of disease or dysfunction. Onset of symptoms
o Screening, prompt intervention, dental exams
Tertiary- Return to optimal functioning. Prevent further disability.
o Rehab services, Palliative Care.
Internal Variables
Developmental stage-
Intellectual background- (knowledge/lack of knowledge shapes the way a person thinks)
Perception of functioning –
Emotional factors- stress, depression, or fear influence health benefits.
Spiritual factors- (jehovahs witness forbidding blood transfusions)
External Variables
Family Practice- Does your family get annual check ups?
Psychosocial/ socioeconomic- economic status, and social/peer influence.
Cultural background-
Nursing Process
Assessment- subjective & objective data
Diagnoses- signs & symptoms. Life processes / potential health problems. Problms that result from disease.
Planning: identifying patient goals. Short term & long term. Smart goals:
Implementation: Action of plan. Implementing services.
Evaluation follow up. Did it work? Evaluation of progress.
Professional roles
Autonomy- Independence. Patient is allowed freedom of choice in treatment.
Accountability- responsibility for your actions
Caregiver- Help patients maintain & regain health to maximum level of function.
Advocate- acting on behalf of. Protection of human/ legal rights.
Educator- demonstrate procedures. Describe routine care activities.
Communicator- Relationship with patient. Learning their strengths, weaknesses, needs, & culture.
Healthy People 2020
Eliminate disparities, improve health of all groups
Attain healthier, longer lives free of preventable disease.
Create social/physical environments that promote good health for all.
Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages.
Focus areas:
o Blood disorders, dementia/Alzheimer’s, early & middle childhood, genomics, global health,
healthcare associated infections, health related quality of life. LGBT health, older adults, sleep
health, social determinants of health.
2010 – eliminate health disparities, increase quality & years of healthy life
Stages of Health behavior change
