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NU 136 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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Terms in this set (122)
Primary illness Develops without being caused by another health problem
Secondary illness Results from or is caused by a primary illness
Stages of Illness Transition, Acceptance, Convalescence
Transition Stage May deny feeling ill, but recognize symptoms of illness are present
Acceptance Stage Acknowledge illness and take measures to become well
Convalescence Stage Recovering after the illness and regaining health
The adjustment or changes in behavior, physiology, and structure
Adaptation
ie: Exercise and good nutrition when you develop diabetes
Lack of adjustment
Maladaptation ie: "I know I have diabetes now so I'll just take an insulin pump instead of trying to
exercise and eat right"
Any action taken that promotes good health, prevents disease, or detects disease in
Health Behavior early, asymptomatic stages
ie: watching nutrition, exercise, obtaining immunizations, having regular check ups
Ways in which people monitor their bodies, define and interpret their symptoms,
Illness Behavior take remedial actions, and use the health care system.
ie: seeing the doctor and taking prescribed meds after sickness has occured
Holistic Approach Considers biologic, psychological, sociologic, spiritual needs
-Physiologic
-Safety and Security
Five areas of need (Maslow) -Love and Belonging
-Self-esteem
-Self-actualization
Examples of stress-related Headaches, gastritis, asthma, lumbar pain, ulcerative colitis, IBS, allergies, HTN,
diseases/disorders cancer, sexual dysfunction, Crohns,
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Selye's concept of the body's adaptive response to stress in three phases—alarm,
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
resistance, exhaustion.
-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.
Alarm Stage -Hormonal release mobilizes body's defense mechanisms
-Temp increase, malaise, appetite loss
-The second stage of the general adaptation syndrome, when there are intense
physiological efforts to either resist or adapt to the stressor.
Resistance Stage -If prolonged, responce becomes maladaptive and a pathologic condition can
occur -> "stress related disorder"
-The third stage of the GAS, characterized by weakened resistance and possible
Exhaustion Stage deterioration.
-Critical Illness or death
A relative state in which one is able to function well physically, mentally, socially,
Miller-Keane dictionary defines health as: and spiritually in order to express the full range of one's unique potentialities within
the environment in which one is living
Develops suddenly and resolves in a short time
Acute illness
ie: Flu, Appendicitis
-Develops slowly
-Can be controlled but not cured
Chronic Illness
-Long lasting
ie: Diabete, HTN
Illness for which there is no cure and ends in death
Terminal Illness
ie: Cancers
Food
Water
4 basic physiologic needs Air
Rest
Idiopathic Illness An illness without known etiology
Risk of low self esteem -Active Listening
nursing interventions -Provide with appropriate and adequate info on disease and plan
Repression Unconscious blocking of a wish or desire from conscious awareness
Attributing an unconscious impulse, attitude, or behavior to someone else
Projection
ie: blaming, scapegoating
Escaping unpleasant, anxiety causing thoughts and realities by refusing to
Denial
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NU 136 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE 2025
Terms in this set (122)
Primary illness Develops without being caused by another health problem
Secondary illness Results from or is caused by a primary illness
Stages of Illness Transition, Acceptance, Convalescence
Transition Stage May deny feeling ill, but recognize symptoms of illness are present
Acceptance Stage Acknowledge illness and take measures to become well
Convalescence Stage Recovering after the illness and regaining health
The adjustment or changes in behavior, physiology, and structure
Adaptation
ie: Exercise and good nutrition when you develop diabetes
Lack of adjustment
Maladaptation ie: "I know I have diabetes now so I'll just take an insulin pump instead of trying to
exercise and eat right"
Any action taken that promotes good health, prevents disease, or detects disease in
Health Behavior early, asymptomatic stages
ie: watching nutrition, exercise, obtaining immunizations, having regular check ups
Ways in which people monitor their bodies, define and interpret their symptoms,
Illness Behavior take remedial actions, and use the health care system.
ie: seeing the doctor and taking prescribed meds after sickness has occured
Holistic Approach Considers biologic, psychological, sociologic, spiritual needs
-Physiologic
-Safety and Security
Five areas of need (Maslow) -Love and Belonging
-Self-esteem
-Self-actualization
Examples of stress-related Headaches, gastritis, asthma, lumbar pain, ulcerative colitis, IBS, allergies, HTN,
diseases/disorders cancer, sexual dysfunction, Crohns,
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, 3/21/25, 7:38 Nu 136 Exam 1 Flashcards |
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Selye's concept of the body's adaptive response to stress in three phases—alarm,
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
resistance, exhaustion.
-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.
Alarm Stage -Hormonal release mobilizes body's defense mechanisms
-Temp increase, malaise, appetite loss
-The second stage of the general adaptation syndrome, when there are intense
physiological efforts to either resist or adapt to the stressor.
Resistance Stage -If prolonged, responce becomes maladaptive and a pathologic condition can
occur -> "stress related disorder"
-The third stage of the GAS, characterized by weakened resistance and possible
Exhaustion Stage deterioration.
-Critical Illness or death
A relative state in which one is able to function well physically, mentally, socially,
Miller-Keane dictionary defines health as: and spiritually in order to express the full range of one's unique potentialities within
the environment in which one is living
Develops suddenly and resolves in a short time
Acute illness
ie: Flu, Appendicitis
-Develops slowly
-Can be controlled but not cured
Chronic Illness
-Long lasting
ie: Diabete, HTN
Illness for which there is no cure and ends in death
Terminal Illness
ie: Cancers
Food
Water
4 basic physiologic needs Air
Rest
Idiopathic Illness An illness without known etiology
Risk of low self esteem -Active Listening
nursing interventions -Provide with appropriate and adequate info on disease and plan
Repression Unconscious blocking of a wish or desire from conscious awareness
Attributing an unconscious impulse, attitude, or behavior to someone else
Projection
ie: blaming, scapegoating
Escaping unpleasant, anxiety causing thoughts and realities by refusing to
Denial
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