Role of the Associate Degree Nurse Exam
Questions and Answers
health
is a dynamic state of well being and not merely the absence of illness. Illness may lead to interferences
with the peersons ability to meet basic needs. Health and illness are influenced by the persons life
experiences
What is the state of Health?
state of complete phyical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity
Internal variables of health ****
developmental stage, intellectual background, perception of functioning, emotional factors, spiritual
factors
external variables ******
family role and practices
social determinants of health
Risk factors
variables that increase the vulnerability of an individual or a group to an illness or accident
Some risk factors include:
nonmodifiable risk factors
modifiable risk factors
environment
Non-modifiable risk factors *****
things you cant change
modifiable risk factors *****
changeable or controllable
illness
•The way in which individuals and families react to disease
•Culture affects how an individual defines the meaning of illness.
disease
malfunctioning of bioligal or psychological processes
, state of illness
a state in which a persons physical, emotional, intellectual, social, developmental, or spiritual
functioning is diminished or impaired
acute illness
short duration and severe
chronic illness
persists longer than 6 months
illness behavior
how people monitor their body and define and interpret their symptoms
internal variables
perception of illness and nature of illness
external variables
visibility of symptoms, social group, cultural background, economics, and accessibility to health care
Impact of illness on patient and family
behavioral and emotional changes
impact on body image
impact on self-concept
impact on family roles
impact on family dynamics
Mazlow's Hierarchy of Needs (bottom to top)
1 physiological needs
2 safety needs
3 love and belonging
4 esteem
5 cognitive
6 aesthetic
7 self actualization
health promotion
helps individuals maintain or enhance their present health
health education
helps people develop a greater understanding of their health and how to better manage their health
risks
illness prevention
Questions and Answers
health
is a dynamic state of well being and not merely the absence of illness. Illness may lead to interferences
with the peersons ability to meet basic needs. Health and illness are influenced by the persons life
experiences
What is the state of Health?
state of complete phyical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity
Internal variables of health ****
developmental stage, intellectual background, perception of functioning, emotional factors, spiritual
factors
external variables ******
family role and practices
social determinants of health
Risk factors
variables that increase the vulnerability of an individual or a group to an illness or accident
Some risk factors include:
nonmodifiable risk factors
modifiable risk factors
environment
Non-modifiable risk factors *****
things you cant change
modifiable risk factors *****
changeable or controllable
illness
•The way in which individuals and families react to disease
•Culture affects how an individual defines the meaning of illness.
disease
malfunctioning of bioligal or psychological processes
, state of illness
a state in which a persons physical, emotional, intellectual, social, developmental, or spiritual
functioning is diminished or impaired
acute illness
short duration and severe
chronic illness
persists longer than 6 months
illness behavior
how people monitor their body and define and interpret their symptoms
internal variables
perception of illness and nature of illness
external variables
visibility of symptoms, social group, cultural background, economics, and accessibility to health care
Impact of illness on patient and family
behavioral and emotional changes
impact on body image
impact on self-concept
impact on family roles
impact on family dynamics
Mazlow's Hierarchy of Needs (bottom to top)
1 physiological needs
2 safety needs
3 love and belonging
4 esteem
5 cognitive
6 aesthetic
7 self actualization
health promotion
helps individuals maintain or enhance their present health
health education
helps people develop a greater understanding of their health and how to better manage their health
risks
illness prevention
