PN 1003 - ILLNESS AND DISEASE SESSION 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

PN 1003 - ILLNESS AND DISEASE SESSION 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Compensatory mechanisms Physiological responses maintaining homeostasis during stress. Decompensatory mechanisms Failure of compensatory responses leading to cellular damage. Chronic illness Long-term health condition affecting daily functioning. Acute illness Sudden onset health condition requiring immediate care. Health continuum Range from optimal health to severe illness. Disease Failure of adaptive mechanisms causing functional disturbances. Illness Subjective experience of disease by the individual. Evidence-based practice Using best evidence for patient care decisions. General Adaptation Syndrome Three-stage reaction to stress: alarm, resistance, exhaustion. Fight-or-flight response Physiological reaction to perceived threat or stress. Primary appraisal Initial assessment of stressor significance. Secondary appraisal Evaluation of coping strategies for stress. Problem-focused coping Addressing stressors directly to alleviate stress. Emotion-focused coping