NUR 304 Test 3
- health
Answer a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
- morbidity
Answer how frequently a disease occurs
- mortality
Answer number of deaths resulting from a disease
- wellness
Answer an active state of being healthy by living a lifestyle promoting good physical, mental, and emotional health
- disease
Answer medical term, referring to pathologic changes in the structure or function of the body or mind
- illness
Answer the unique response of a person to a disease; an abnormal process involving changed level of functioning
- acute illness
Answer 1 / 3
Generally has a rapid onset of symptoms and lasts only a relatively short time Ex
appendicitis, pneumonia
- chronic illness
Answer slow onset, sometimes with periods of remission and exacerbation; permanent change or is cause by irreversible altercations in normal state; requires long period of support
- stages of illness behavior
Answer Stage 1
Experiencing symptoms
Stage 2
Assuming the sick role
Stage 3
Assuming a dependent role
Stage 4
Achieving recovery and rehabilitation
- health equity
Answer attainment of the highest level of health for all people
- health disparity
Answer a particular type of health difference that is closely linked with social, economic, and/or 2 / 3
environmental disadvantage
- social determinants of health
Answer conditions in the environments in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality of life outcomes and risks
- diversity
Answer welcoming individuals of different race, religion, nationality, culture, age, sexual orientation and identity
- inclusion
Answer giving everyone a sense of purpose and belonging
- equity
Answer ensuring that everyone has access to the conditions they need to thrive
- factors affecting health and illness
- Basic human needs
Answer
- The human dimensions
- Self-concept
- Risk factors for illness and injury
- physical demension
Answer genetic inheritance, age, developmental level, race, and gender
- emotional dimension
- / 3