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Which is an acute illness?
What is an acute illness?
An acute illness is one that develops suddenly and resolves in a short time.
A patient seeks medical attention after worsening of her symptoms, which include a persistent productive cough and fever. She requests an 'off work' note from her physician. The patient is in which stage of illness?
Acceptance stage
During which stage may one deny feeling ill but recognize that symptoms of an illness are present?
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What stage includes recovery of illness and regaining health?
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In which stage may medical treatment be sought and withdrawal from usual responsibilities occurs?
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What are the three stages of illness?
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Which of Maslow's high-level needs may be affected when an elderly person loses a mate?
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Which system is responsible for the increased supply of oxygen to the tissues during vigorous exercise?
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Who described the general adaptation syndrome that occurs in response to long-term exposure to stress?
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Who identified basic needs necessary for existence and higher-level needs for healthy integration of the whole being?
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A patient has had long-term exposure to stress and has developed loss of energy and loss of appetite. The patient is in which stage of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)?
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In which stage are the body's resources for adaptation depleted?
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During which stage is the body battling for equilibrium?
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During which stage does hormone release mobilize the body's defenses?
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_____________ _______________ are strategies that protect us from increasing anxiety.
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A patient suffered a stroke and was stabilized on an acute medical unit for 7 days. After stabilization, the patient was transferred to a post-acute rehabilitation unit. Which level of prevention includes rehabilitation?
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__________ prevention consists of rehabilitation measures after a disorder has stabilized.
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_________ prevention avoids or delays a disorder.
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__________ prevention involves following guidelines for screening or detecting return of a disease.
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What are the three types of prevention?
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What are basic beliefs central to the holistic approach to caring for the sick and promoting wellness?
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A __________ demonstrates that biologic, psychological, sociologic, and spiritual aspects and needs of a person create the whole.
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Study Notes
Acute Illness
- Acute illnesses develop suddenly and resolve quickly; influenza is a prime example.
- Chronic illnesses, like diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and emphysema, last longer and do not resolve quickly.
Stages of Illness
- Acceptance stage: Patients may seek medical treatment and require time off work, indicating a recognition of their illness.
- Transition stage: Individuals may deny feeling unwell while noting the presence of symptoms.
- Convalescence stage: This stage involves recovery and the regaining of health after an illness.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- Loss of a mate impacts self-esteem and love, essential high-level needs on Maslow's hierarchy.
- Self-actualization cannot be achieved if self-esteem and love needs are unmet; lower-level needs include safety and nutrition.
Stress Response
- The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) increases oxygen supply to tissues during vigorous exercise by signaling the lungs to dilate.
- Hans Selye described the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) that occurs due to long-term stress exposure, linking stress to disease processes.
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
- Stages of GAS:
- Alarm stage: Initial reaction to stress involving energy loss and appetite changes.
- Resistance stage: The body works to regain equilibrium against stress.
- Exhaustion stage: Resources for adaptation are depleted after prolonged stress exposure.
Prevention Levels
- Types of prevention:
- Primary prevention: Aims to avoid or delay the onset of disorders.
- Secondary prevention: Focuses on early detection and screening for existing diseases.
- Tertiary prevention: Involves rehabilitation and measures post-disorder stabilization.
Holistic Care Beliefs
- The holistic approach centers on the belief that individuals are more than just their body parts, emphasizing the integration of biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual aspects.
- Each person has growth potential and an intrinsic inclination toward health and well-being.
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