Factors Affecting Health

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease or infirmity.

Factors that influence an individual's health status, including genetics, cognitive abilities, demographics, geography, culture, lifestyle, health beliefs, past health experiences, and spirituality.

A holistic state of well-being encompassing multiple dimensions, including physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, occupational, and environmental aspects.

A personal state where an individual experiences a reduction in physical, emotional, intellectual, social, developmental, or spiritual functioning.

A specific biological or psychological issue that affects the body's systems or organs, often with identifiable clinical manifestations, caused by factors like infections or internal processes.

Intense and short-lived illnesses, often with a rapid onset and limited duration.

Illnesses that recur frequently, often lasting for a long time, with varying degrees of severity.

A critical thinking framework used to assess and manage individual's health needs, involving five steps: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

The first step in the nursing process, involving gathering, validating, and documenting data about a patient's health status.

Using physical techniques like inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation to collect data about a patient's physical condition.

A structured approach to collecting information from a patient through questions and conversation.

Reviewing existing patient information from clinical records, including lab results, diagnostic tests, consultations, and progress notes.

The person directly providing information about their health status.

Information about the patient's health obtained from sources other than the patient, such as family members, medical records, or other healthcare providers.

Information collected from sources outside the patient's immediate circle, such as literature, research studies, or professional guidelines.

Objective observations and measurements that can be verified by others.

Subjective reports from the patient about their experiences, feelings, and perceptions.

Data expressed through spoken or written language.

Data expressed through body language, facial expressions, gestures, and other nonverbal cues.

The second step in the nursing process, involving identifying and analyzing a patient's health problems or needs based on the collected data.

A standardized language used to describe the nursing care required by patients.

Describing the problem or health concern using specific terms.

Identifying the factors that are contributing to the patient's problem.

Listing the signs and symptoms that are observed in the patient and indicate the presence of the specific problem.

The third step in the nursing process, involving setting priorities, establishing goals and expected outcomes, and selecting interventions to address the patient's needs.

The fourth step in the nursing process, involving carrying out the planned interventions to address the patient's needs.

The fifth step in the nursing process, involving assessing the effectiveness of the interventions and determining if the patient's goals were achieved.

The system responsible for transporting blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the body.

A muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body.

Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.

Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.

Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, allowing for nutrient and gas exchange with tissues.

The main circulatory system that transports blood to the body's organs, tissues, and cells.

The circulatory system that moves blood between the heart and lungs for gas exchange.

A medical test that records electrical activity in the heart using electrodes on the chest and limbs.

Using a stethoscope to listen to heart sounds for abnormalities.

A test that measures heart rate and rhythm while a patient exercises, helping evaluate cardiovascular function.

A portable device worn by a patient to monitor heart rhythm and activity over an extended period.

A procedure that uses a catheter to visualize the inside of the heart, measure pressure, and assess heart function.

A procedure that uses a catheter and contrast dye to visualize blood flow in coronary arteries.

A buildup of fatty substances and fibrous tissue within the artery walls, narrowing the vessel and reducing blood flow.

The thickening and stiffening of artery walls, often due to atherosclerosis, restricting blood flow.

Chest pain caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle.

Angina that occurs predictably with exertion and is relieved by rest.

Angina that occurs more frequently, lasts longer, and may occur at rest.

Angina that occurs at rest, often due to coronary artery spasms.

Heart muscle damage caused by a complete or partial blockage of blood flow.

An MI where the ECG shows an elevated ST-segment, indicating a large area of heart muscle damage.

An MI where the ECG does not show an elevated ST-segment, but biomarkers indicate heart muscle damage.

A condition where the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs.

Heart failure where the left side of the heart, responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body, is weakened.

Heart failure where the right side of the heart, responsible for pumping blood to the lungs, is weakened.

Heart failure where fluid builds up in the body, causing swelling.

A common symptom of heart failure, involving difficulty breathing.

A medication used to reduce fluid buildup in heart failure.

A medication used to relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure in heart failure.

A medication used to reduce heart rate and improve heart function in heart failure.