NSG 1050- Exam 1 Study Guide Exam
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Health Belief Model: - ANS-address the relationship between a person's beliefs and behaviors.
I.E. if they believe they are susceptible to an illness they might be more likely to make lifestyle
changes to prevent that illness
Health Promotion Model: Focuses on.. - ANS-*Individual characteristics and experiences.
*Behavior specific knowledge and affect.
*Behavioral outcomes
Maslow's Hierarchy: - ANS-Physiological, safety and security, love and belonging, self-esteem,
self-actualization
Holistic Health Model - ANS-Considers the dynamic interactions between the emotional,
spiritual, social, cultural, and physical aspects of an individual's wellness. Encourages patients
to assume responsibility for their own health maintenance and healing as the expert of their own
health
Internal variables that influence health beliefs and practices - ANS-Developmental stage,
intellectual background,
perception of functioning,
emotional and spiritual factors
External variables that influence health beliefs and practices - ANS-Family roles and practices.
Social Determinants of Health.
Economic stability.
Education.
Health and healthcare.
Social and community context.
Neighborhood and environment.
, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) - ANS-conditions in the places where people live, learn,
work, and play that affect a wide range of health and quality-of life-risks and outcomes.
Economic stability.
Education.
Health and healthcare.
Social and community context.
Neighborhood and environment.
What are older adults at risk for? - ANS-Chronic health conditions, heart disease, cancer,
bronchitis, stroke, diabetes, dementia
What are risk factors? - ANS-Any attribute, quality, environmental situation, or trait that
increases the vulnerability of an individual or group to an illness or accident.
They do not cause diseases or accidents, but they increase the chance of the occurrence.
What are modifiable risk factors? - ANS-Lifestyle and behaviors
Health behavioral stage: precontemplation - ANS-no intent to make changes in the next 6
months
Health behavioral stage: contemplation - ANS-considering making a change within the next 6
months
Health behavioral stage: preparation - ANS-making small changes in preparation for a change
in the next month
Health behavioral stage: action - ANS-actively engaged in strategies to change behavior; up to
6 months
Health behavioral stage: maintenance - ANS-sustained change over time, begins 6 months
after action started and continues indefinitely
What is the difference between acute and chronic disease? - ANS-Acute: reversible, short
duration.
Chronic: last more than 6 months, irreversible, affects more than one system
How does acute vs. chronic illness affect illness behavior - ANS-Acute illness patients are more
likely to seek health are
Chronic illness patients are may become frustrated and become less involved in their care and
plan
What are the internal variables affect illness behavior? - ANS-Patient's perception, belief of
control, coping skills, nature of illness,
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Health Belief Model: - ANS-address the relationship between a person's beliefs and behaviors.
I.E. if they believe they are susceptible to an illness they might be more likely to make lifestyle
changes to prevent that illness
Health Promotion Model: Focuses on.. - ANS-*Individual characteristics and experiences.
*Behavior specific knowledge and affect.
*Behavioral outcomes
Maslow's Hierarchy: - ANS-Physiological, safety and security, love and belonging, self-esteem,
self-actualization
Holistic Health Model - ANS-Considers the dynamic interactions between the emotional,
spiritual, social, cultural, and physical aspects of an individual's wellness. Encourages patients
to assume responsibility for their own health maintenance and healing as the expert of their own
health
Internal variables that influence health beliefs and practices - ANS-Developmental stage,
intellectual background,
perception of functioning,
emotional and spiritual factors
External variables that influence health beliefs and practices - ANS-Family roles and practices.
Social Determinants of Health.
Economic stability.
Education.
Health and healthcare.
Social and community context.
Neighborhood and environment.
, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) - ANS-conditions in the places where people live, learn,
work, and play that affect a wide range of health and quality-of life-risks and outcomes.
Economic stability.
Education.
Health and healthcare.
Social and community context.
Neighborhood and environment.
What are older adults at risk for? - ANS-Chronic health conditions, heart disease, cancer,
bronchitis, stroke, diabetes, dementia
What are risk factors? - ANS-Any attribute, quality, environmental situation, or trait that
increases the vulnerability of an individual or group to an illness or accident.
They do not cause diseases or accidents, but they increase the chance of the occurrence.
What are modifiable risk factors? - ANS-Lifestyle and behaviors
Health behavioral stage: precontemplation - ANS-no intent to make changes in the next 6
months
Health behavioral stage: contemplation - ANS-considering making a change within the next 6
months
Health behavioral stage: preparation - ANS-making small changes in preparation for a change
in the next month
Health behavioral stage: action - ANS-actively engaged in strategies to change behavior; up to
6 months
Health behavioral stage: maintenance - ANS-sustained change over time, begins 6 months
after action started and continues indefinitely
What is the difference between acute and chronic disease? - ANS-Acute: reversible, short
duration.
Chronic: last more than 6 months, irreversible, affects more than one system
How does acute vs. chronic illness affect illness behavior - ANS-Acute illness patients are more
likely to seek health are
Chronic illness patients are may become frustrated and become less involved in their care and
plan
What are the internal variables affect illness behavior? - ANS-Patient's perception, belief of
control, coping skills, nature of illness,
