HTI exam 1 Questions & answers
Health
"A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity."
"A state of being associated with freedom from disease, injury, and illness that
also includes a positive component (wellness) that is associated with a quality of
life and positive well-being."
Wellness
"A state of being that incorporates all facets and dimensions of human existence,
including physical health, emotional health, spirituality, and social connectivity."
"An active process through which people become aware of, and make choices
toward, a more successful existence."
Health literacy
The degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and
understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate
health decisions
Health promotion
Any effort taken to allow an individual, group, or community to achieve
awareness of - and empowerment to pursue - prevention and wellness.
Public health
The practice of preventing disease and promoting good health by providing the
resources and creating environments that help people stay healthy.
,Health-related quality of life
A broad multidimensional concept that usually includes self-reported measures of
physical and mental health
Well-being
A positive outcome that is meaningful for people and for many sectors of society,
because it tells us that people perceive that their lives are going well
social determinants of health
the nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in
which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and
systems shaping the conditions of daily life.
John recently learned most males in his family have diabetes and heart issues.
He is currently 28 vears old with no health issues. He wants to improve his health
and avoid any bad outcomes. What level of intervention does John have to
partake in?
Primary intervention
Your patient lives in an area of town that is seen by many as an unsafe
neighborhood due to violence and poor walking conditions. Which of the
following would be an intervention that a physical therapist could implement to
address this specific problem?
Organize a group to walk during the day to increase physical therapy
Which of the following exercise programs would individuals who are disabled
benefit from when not able to meet adult guidelines?
Regular physical activity according to their abilities
, Often, a person's work-ide balance is far out of balance, resulting in some areas
being higher and others lacking attention.
Which of the following models from your notes highlights the areas which a
person should be balanced?
Church health model of healthy living
The Social Determinants of Health SDOH are heloful to consider when treating a
patient. What are the SDOH?
They are conditions in the environment where people are born, live, work, play,
worship, and age that affect
wide range of health outcomes
Primary prevention
Activities such as health promotion designed to prevent disease in an at-risk
population.
Ex:nutritious eating for Type II diabetes prevention in children.
Secondary prevention
Early diagnosis and reduction of the severity or duration of existing disease and
sequalae.
Ex: self-testing instructions for the early detection of breast cancer.
Tertiary prevention
Use of rehabilitation to reduce the degree or limit the progression of existing
disability and improve multiple aspects of function in persons with chronic,
irreversitble health conditions.
Ex: exercise classes hosted by the Houston Area Parkinson's Society.
Social
Health
"A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity."
"A state of being associated with freedom from disease, injury, and illness that
also includes a positive component (wellness) that is associated with a quality of
life and positive well-being."
Wellness
"A state of being that incorporates all facets and dimensions of human existence,
including physical health, emotional health, spirituality, and social connectivity."
"An active process through which people become aware of, and make choices
toward, a more successful existence."
Health literacy
The degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and
understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate
health decisions
Health promotion
Any effort taken to allow an individual, group, or community to achieve
awareness of - and empowerment to pursue - prevention and wellness.
Public health
The practice of preventing disease and promoting good health by providing the
resources and creating environments that help people stay healthy.
,Health-related quality of life
A broad multidimensional concept that usually includes self-reported measures of
physical and mental health
Well-being
A positive outcome that is meaningful for people and for many sectors of society,
because it tells us that people perceive that their lives are going well
social determinants of health
the nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in
which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of forces and
systems shaping the conditions of daily life.
John recently learned most males in his family have diabetes and heart issues.
He is currently 28 vears old with no health issues. He wants to improve his health
and avoid any bad outcomes. What level of intervention does John have to
partake in?
Primary intervention
Your patient lives in an area of town that is seen by many as an unsafe
neighborhood due to violence and poor walking conditions. Which of the
following would be an intervention that a physical therapist could implement to
address this specific problem?
Organize a group to walk during the day to increase physical therapy
Which of the following exercise programs would individuals who are disabled
benefit from when not able to meet adult guidelines?
Regular physical activity according to their abilities
, Often, a person's work-ide balance is far out of balance, resulting in some areas
being higher and others lacking attention.
Which of the following models from your notes highlights the areas which a
person should be balanced?
Church health model of healthy living
The Social Determinants of Health SDOH are heloful to consider when treating a
patient. What are the SDOH?
They are conditions in the environment where people are born, live, work, play,
worship, and age that affect
wide range of health outcomes
Primary prevention
Activities such as health promotion designed to prevent disease in an at-risk
population.
Ex:nutritious eating for Type II diabetes prevention in children.
Secondary prevention
Early diagnosis and reduction of the severity or duration of existing disease and
sequalae.
Ex: self-testing instructions for the early detection of breast cancer.
Tertiary prevention
Use of rehabilitation to reduce the degree or limit the progression of existing
disability and improve multiple aspects of function in persons with chronic,
irreversitble health conditions.
Ex: exercise classes hosted by the Houston Area Parkinson's Society.
Social
