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Wellness: an active state, oriented toward maximizing the potential of the individual
Acute Illness
Generally has a rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a relatively short time Examples: appendicitis, pneumonia, diarrhea, common cold
Chronic Illness
A broad term that encompasses many different physical and mental alterations Examples: diabetes mellitus, lung disease, arthritis, lupus
Regards wellness as an active state, oriented toward maximizing the potential of the individual, regardless of his or her state of health
Incorporates the processes of being, belonging, becoming, and befitting
Health-related behavior is the outcome of the model and is directed toward attaining positive health outcomes and experiences throughout the lifespan
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Question
Which of the following is an example of an acute illness? A. Diabetes B. Rheumatoid arthritis C. Pneumonia D. Osteoporosis
Answer
Answer: C. Pneumonia Rationale: Pneumonia is an acute illness that has a rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a relatively short time. Diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis are chronic illnesses that cause a permanent change, require special patient education for rehabilitation, and require a long period of care or support.
Question
Tell whether the following statement is true or false. A person who is experiencing a productive cough and fever takes a sick day to recuperate and decide whether to make an appointment with the doctor. This person is said to be in stage 3 of illness behavior: assuming a dependent role. A. True
B. False
Answer
Answer: B. False A person who defines himself as sick and self-medicates or visits a doctor is said to be in stage 2 of illness behavior: assuming the sick role.
Question
Which of the following models of health and illness views health as a constantly changing state, with high-level wellness and death being on opposite ends of a graduated scale?
A. Agent-host-environment model
B. Health-illness continuum C. High-level wellness model D. Health belief model
Answer
Answer: B. Health-illness continuum Rationale:
Question
Tell whether the following statement is true or false. A person who keeps in touch with neighbors in an attempt to foster a community feeling is promoting his or her emotional human dimension. A. True B. False
Question
Which of the following is an example of a nursing activity that promotes secondary prevention as a level of preventive care? A. Conducting a smoking cessation class B. Performing a blood pressure screening at a local mall C. Performing range-of-motion exercises on a bedridden patient D. Promoting safe sex practices in school settings
Answer
Answer: B. Performing a blood pressure screening at a local mall Rationale:
Secondary preventive care focuses on early detection of disease, such as the heart disease in this example.
Primary preventive care is directed toward promoting health and preventing diseases. Tertiary care begins after an illness is diagnosed to reduce disability and rehabilitate patients.
Answer
Answer: B. False A person who keeps in touch with neighbors in an attempt to foster a community feeling is promoting his or her sociocultural human dimension.