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HCA 150 FRI Exam Questions and Answers
What is the difference between acute and chronic illness? - ANSWER ✔✔-acute- short period
chronic-long lasting or permanent
difference between illness and disability? - ANSWER ✔✔-illness-loss of physical or mental health
disability- loss of physical or mental function
list 6 factors which could affect how a person responds to an illness or disability - ANSWER ✔✔-1.
cultural background
2.age
3.personality and ability to cope
4.presence of emotional, social, and financial support
5. physical,spiritual,cognitive,emotional and social health status
6.the nature of the illness or disability
what changes might occur in a person's life when they or a loved one experiences illness or disability -
ANSWER ✔✔-change in:
routine
work life
family life
sexual function
loss of independence
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loss of dignity
self image
what are the main common reactions a person may experience when they first have an illness or
disability - ANSWER ✔✔-fear and anxiety
sadness and grief
depression
denial
anger
what are some common fears a person may experience when they enter a hospital or facility? - ANSWER
✔✔-new environment
loss of independence
not knowing how long
boredom
isolation
feeling neglected
restrictions
describe common losses a senior may experience with aging - ANSWER ✔✔-physiological: physical
decline and chronic health problems
safety and security: loss of balance and coordination, vision, and hearing can lead to accidents. loss of
income can threaten ones security
Created by Grace Amelia © 2025, All Rights Reserved.
HCA 150 FRI Exam Questions and Answers
What is the difference between acute and chronic illness? - ANSWER ✔✔-acute- short period
chronic-long lasting or permanent
difference between illness and disability? - ANSWER ✔✔-illness-loss of physical or mental health
disability- loss of physical or mental function
list 6 factors which could affect how a person responds to an illness or disability - ANSWER ✔✔-1.
cultural background
2.age
3.personality and ability to cope
4.presence of emotional, social, and financial support
5. physical,spiritual,cognitive,emotional and social health status
6.the nature of the illness or disability
what changes might occur in a person's life when they or a loved one experiences illness or disability -
ANSWER ✔✔-change in:
routine
work life
family life
sexual function
loss of independence
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, 2|Page
loss of dignity
self image
what are the main common reactions a person may experience when they first have an illness or
disability - ANSWER ✔✔-fear and anxiety
sadness and grief
depression
denial
anger
what are some common fears a person may experience when they enter a hospital or facility? - ANSWER
✔✔-new environment
loss of independence
not knowing how long
boredom
isolation
feeling neglected
restrictions
describe common losses a senior may experience with aging - ANSWER ✔✔-physiological: physical
decline and chronic health problems
safety and security: loss of balance and coordination, vision, and hearing can lead to accidents. loss of
income can threaten ones security
Created by Grace Amelia © 2025, All Rights Reserved.
