Ch 3 Prep-U for Principles
Characteristics of chronic conditions?
-Rarely curable -Require lifelong management -Have a prolonged course
Definition of health (WHO)
A state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
A client with COPD is in the hospital for wheezing, dyspnea, and use of accessory muscles when breathing. What type of situation is occurring with the client?
An exacerbation of the COPD
The emergency dept. Nurse is preparing a care plan for a young child who has suffered a fractured arm after a bicycle accident. Which factor should the nurse consider including in the care plan for this child is to best address this issue?
Applying for Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Why are health promotion and illness prevention a key responsibility of nurses?
Chronic illnesses are the leading health problem in the world
When caring for a client who has just been diagnosed with a chronic illness, the nurse understands the importance of promoting health by highlighting which concept?
Focus on what is possible
When providing care to a client, the nurse integrates knowledge that a client's beliefs and actions are related and influenced by the client's personal expectations in relation to health and illness. Then nurse is demonstrating an understanding of which health model?
Health Belief Model
A dentist teaches a group of local children how to brush their teeth. This is an example of:
Health Promotion
Why is COPD considered a chronic disease?
It has a gradual onset and lasts for a long time.
Immunizations is an example of which level of preventative care?
Primary
What level of prevention is represented. Y educating a group of clients on car seat safety?
Primary prevention
What are factors that impact how a client defines health?
Family, culture, community, and society
Where can clients search for lower cost insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
Marketplace
Making a referral for a mammogram is which level of prevention?
Secondary prevention
What needs are being met when A nurse recommends a senior citizen community center for an older client who is living alone?
Sociocultural needs
Which model is most useful in examining the cause of disease in an individual, based upon external factors?
The Agent-Host-Environment Model
What is the main component of the Health Belief Model?
What people believe to be true about their health
What is the definition of wellness?
an active state of being healthy
When chronic illnesses and disabilities are present, individuals benefit most from activities that:
help them maintain independence.
What describes a period of intermission in a client with a chronic illness?
Symptoms are not experienced
Educating a client with diabetes on how to better control BGL's and recognize the symptoms associated with both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia is an example of which level of health promotion?
Tertiary
Define acute illness
The rapid onset of symptoms lasting a relatively short time
What have the models of health promotion and illness prevention been used for?
To help health care providers understand health-related behaviors.
