10 Questions
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which needs are prioritized first?
Safety needs
What is the primary focus of holistic care?
Whole person wellness
Why is self-awareness important for nurses?
To enhance therapeutic communication
Which of the following is a key term related to holistic care?
Healing
What is the primary goal of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
Advance holistic care
How does the World Health Organization (WHO) define health?
Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
What does 'holistic health' refer to?
Health viewed as an integrated whole, including physical, intellectual, sociocultural, psychological, and spiritual aspects
What is the difference between healing and curing?
Healing is about caring, while curing is about physical treatment
What is the goal of holistic nursing according to the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)?
To enhance healing the whole person from birth to death
What does the term 'homeostasis' refer to in holistic health?
The balance or stability that the body strives to achieve among different aspects of a person’s life by continuous adaptation
Study Notes
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- Physiological needs (basic survival needs) are prioritized first, followed by safety needs, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.
Holistic Care
- The primary focus of holistic care is on the whole person, considering their physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects.
- Key term related to holistic care: Holism.
Self-Awareness and Nurses
- Self-awareness is important for nurses as it enables them to recognize their own biases, values, and beliefs, and provide more empathetic and individualized care.
World Health Organization (WHO)
- The primary goal of the WHO is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable.
- The WHO defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
Holistic Health
- Holistic health refers to the unity and integration of physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of an individual's well-being.
Healing and Curing
- Healing is a process of restoring balance and wholeness to an individual, while curing is the elimination of a disease or illness.
Holistic Nursing
- The goal of holistic nursing, according to the AHNA, is to help individuals achieve their highest potential for wellness and balance.
Homeostasis
- In holistic health, homeostasis refers to the body's natural ability to maintain a state of balance and equilibrium, despite changes in the external environment.
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