Health and Wellness Flashcards

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Match the following terms to their proper definitions:

Health = State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or illness Wellness = Positive state of health that is continually changing Illness = Functional or structural disturbance Disease = Physical indicators and subjective experience

An individual can have __________ in the presence of illness.

wellness

Identify which variables are internal and which are external.

Cultural background - External (correct)
Family health practices - External (correct)
Emotional factors - Internal (correct)
Growth and development - Internal (correct)
Intellectual background - Internal (correct)

Health is a state of complete , , and __ well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

physical, mental, social Signup and view all the answers

Review the factors below and select whether they apply or do not apply to health.

Lifestyle choices - Applies to Health (A), Genetic makeup - Applies to Health (B), Psychological or mental health issues - Applies to Health (C), Environment in which you live - Applies to Health (D), Disease or disability - Applies to Health (E) Signup and view all the answers

Identify the factors that contribute to wellness. Select all that apply.

Social state (C), Mental state (A), Environmental state (B), Physical state (D), Financial state (E) Signup and view all the answers

Which external variables influence the client's current health practices? Select all that apply.

Support from social networks (A), Family practice of not routinely seeing a healthcare provider (B), Difficulty paying bills (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are some ways that healthcare professionals assist clients in achieving optimal health? Select all that apply.

Provide health education (A), Understand the dimensions of wellness (B), Identify actual and potential risk factors (C), Provide preventative care (D), Encourage healthy behaviors (E) Signup and view all the answers

Which variables are affecting Jonathan's health? Select all that apply.

Feelings about health (A), Career choice (B), Financial struggles (C), Degree of stress (D), Childhood experiences (E) Signup and view all the answers

For each variable affecting Jonathan's health, identify if the variable is internal or external.

Career choice - Internal (A), Degree of stress - Internal (B), Childhood experiences - External (C), Feelings about health - Internal (D), Financial struggles - External (E) Signup and view all the answers

Based on your understanding of the Illness-Wellness Continuum, Jonathan is facing towards __________.

high-level wellness Signup and view all the answers

What recommendations could be made to assist Jonathan in improving his health? Select which recommendations are essential versus nonessential.

Consider vaccination based on age recommendations - Essential (A), Explore stress reduction strategies, such as meditation or yoga - Essential (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of health education? Select all that apply.

Develop health-oriented habits (A), Inform understanding of healthy behaviors (B), Promote lifestyle changes (C), Improve wellness management (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Health

Complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease.

Wellness

A positive state of health that is continuously dynamic and changing.