Iggy Medsurg Ch1

Front 1

What is the WHO definition of health?

Back 1

"A state of complete
physical
mental and
social
well-being. Not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Front 2

What is the continuum concept of health?

Back 2

Heal is a continuum ranging from optimal wellness to death.

Front 3

Holistic health...

Back 3

considers body, mind, and spirit. Focus is promoting health and preventing illness. Individual responsibility.

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Textbook definition of health...

Back 4

A person's level of wellness. Individual strives to attain his/her full potential. Biopsychosocial = reflects biologic, psychologic and sociologic state (sociologic may include spiritual).

Front 5

Concepts related to QOL (Quality of Life)

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Subjectivity (ADL & ILS)
Multidimensionality (physical, functional, emotional and social well-being).
Ferrell cancer research indicates four domains:
physical
psychological
social
spiritual)

Front 6

health promotion vs
illness prevention (aka health protection)

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health promotion (general) = positive activity.
illness prevention (health problem specific) = avoidance activity

Front 7

List top 7 practices to promote health

Back 7

1. Well-balanced meals
2. Moderate eating to maintain ideal weight, and prevent obesity.
3. Moderate exercise on a routine schedule.
4. Regular sleep (8 hours/day)
5. Moderate alcohol consumption.
6. No smoking
7. Limited exposure to sun

Front 8

Three levels of illness prevention

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1. Primary
2. Secondary
3. Tertiary

Front 9

Deine primary illness prevention

Back 9

Primary prevention = avoid or delay actual occurrence of a specific disease. Ex: smoking cessation clinics, use of seat belts & helmets, immunizations, etc.

Front 10

Define secondary illness prevention

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Secondary prevention = early detection of disease or condition. Emphasis on early diagnosis and treatment as well as intervention to prevent or limit permanent disability or death. Ex: Pap smear, PPD

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Definition of Tertiary prevention

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Tertiary prevention = rehabilitation. Begins when disease or condition stabilized and no further healing is expected. Goal = return to highest level of function & prevent severe disabilities.

Front 12

Tonometry test detects ??

Back 12

Tonometry test = detects glaucoma

Front 13

evidence-based practice

Back 13

care based on research and identified standards.

Front 14

Name the 6 Essential Critical Thinking Skills

Back 14

1. Interpretation
2. Analysis
3. Evaluation
4. Inference
5. Explanation
6. Self-regulation

Front 15

Nursing History focuses on:

Back 15

is NOT a repetition of medical history.

Focuses on meaning of the illness and/or hospitalization to client and family. i.e. client response, functional ability, adl, health behaviors, coping patterns, health goals, support systems.