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.

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

<p>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)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>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)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Develop health-oriented habits (A), Inform understanding of healthy behaviors (B), Promote lifestyle changes (C), Improve wellness management (D)</p> 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.

Illness

A functional or structural disturbance.

Disease

Includes both physical indicators and subjective experiences of health.

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Internal Health Factors

Growth, intellect, and emotions.

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External Health Factors

Family practices and cultural background.

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Health Contributions

Lifestyle, genetics, environment, disease, and mental health.

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Wellness Factors

Financial, mental, environmental, social, and physical states.

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External Variables

Family health habits, finances, and social support.

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Healthcare Professional's Role

Dimensions of wellness, healthy behaviors, risk factors, education, and preventative care.

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Health Influencing Variables

Stress, career, feelings, childhood, and finances.

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Health Improvement

Vaccinations and stress reduction.

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Benefits of Education

Habits, wellness management, understanding, lifestyle changes.

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Study Notes

Health and Wellness Definitions

  • Health: Complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or illness.
  • Wellness: A positive state of health that continuously changes.
  • Illness: A functional or structural disturbance.
  • Disease: Physical indicators and subjective experiences associated with health.

Wellness and Illness

  • An individual can maintain wellness even when facing illness.

Influencing Variables on Health

  • Internal Factors:
    • Growth and development
    • Intellectual background
    • Emotional factors
  • External Factors:
    • Family health practices
    • Cultural background

Health Contributions

  • Factors that apply to health include:
    • Lifestyle choices
    • Genetic makeup
    • Living environment
    • Disease or disability
    • Psychological or mental health issues

Factors Contributing to Wellness

  • Factors that contribute to wellness:
    • Financial state
    • Mental state
    • Environmental state
    • Social state
    • Physical state

Case Study: Client's Health Practices

  • External variables influencing the client:
    • Family practice of not routinely visiting healthcare providers
    • Financial difficulties from unpaid bills
    • Support from social networks

Role of Healthcare Professionals

  • Healthcare professionals assist clients in achieving optimal health by:
    • Understanding dimensions of wellness
    • Encouraging healthy behaviors
    • Identifying risk factors
    • Providing health education
    • Delivering preventative care

Health Influencing Variables: Jonathan's Case

  • Variables affecting Jonathan's health include:
    • Financial struggles
    • Childhood experiences
    • Career choice
    • Degree of stress
    • Feelings about health
  • Internal vs. External Variables:
    • Internal: Career choice, degree of stress, feelings about health
    • External: Childhood experiences, financial struggles

Illness-Wellness Continuum

  • Jonathan is oriented towards high-level wellness on the continuum.

Recommendations for Health Improvement

  • Essential recommendations for Jonathan:
    • Consider vaccinations based on age
    • Explore stress reduction strategies like meditation or yoga
  • Nonessential recommendations:
    • Quitting job to reduce stress
    • Eating more fast food to save money
    • Reducing exercise time for studying

Benefits of Health Education

  • Health education offers numerous benefits:
    • Development of health-oriented habits
    • Improved wellness management
    • Enhanced understanding of healthy behaviors
    • Promotion of lifestyle changes

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