Practical Nursing Program Attendance and Resources

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What is health defined as by the World Health Organization?

The human experience of symptoms and suffering

The absence of disease or infirmity

The presence of a disease or illness

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being (correct)

What is the main difference between disease and illness?

Disease is a condition with a known etiology, while illness is a condition with an unknown etiology

Disease is a physical condition, while illness is a mental condition

Disease is a chronic condition, while illness is an acute condition

Disease is a pathophysiological model, while illness is the human experience of symptoms and suffering (correct)

Which type of illness has a sudden onset with signs and symptoms related to the disease process itself?

Social determinant of health

Noncommunicable disease

Chronic illness

Acute illness (correct)

What is a characteristic of chronic illness?

Uncertain etiology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chronic illness?

Infectious origin Signup and view all the answers

Can a person have both acute and chronic illnesses simultaneously?

Yes, it is possible Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of regularly attending learning sessions?

To ensure success in the course Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the first required textbook?

Potter and Perry's Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of each online quiz?

30 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the total weight of the collaborative group assignment?

30% Signup and view all the answers

When do online quizzes open and close?

Mon at 0800, closes Fri at 1600 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of familiarizing oneself with the academic integrity policy?

To learn about the various forms of plagiarism Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the simultaneous occurrence of several chronic medical conditions in the same person?

Multimorbidity Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that influences an individual's ability to eat well, stay active, and obtain immunizations?

Social environment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a background risk factor?

Age Signup and view all the answers

What is a major impact of poverty and socioeconomic disadvantage on health?

Disproportionate rate of chronic illness Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a community-level factor that contributes to chronic illness?

Air pollution Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the presence of two or more disorders that are not directly related to each other in a person at the same time?

Comorbidity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of preventing chronic illnesses?

To save lives and prevent diseases Signup and view all the answers

What are the four behavioural risk factors that can be eliminated to prevent chronic illnesses?

Tobacco use, unhealthy diet, insufficient physical activity, and the harmful use of alcohol Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of genetics in the development of chronic illnesses?

It is important in the development of some chronic illnesses, such as Cystic fibrosis and Huntington's disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe actions that can produce accelerated results in terms of lives saved, diseases prevented, and heavy costs avoided?

Best buys Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consequence of population aging?

An increase in chronic illnesses Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of 'best buys' in terms of prevention of chronic illnesses?

Tobacco, alcohol, diet, and physical activity Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason why nurses are effective advocates?

They have a unique perspective on patient experience and health care delivery Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in becoming an advocate?

Identify a problem or issue Signup and view all the answers

What is an outcome of effective advocacy in nursing?

Better outcomes for patients Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of advocating for clients?

Supporting clients in accessing timely health care Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for nurses to advocate for the use of Indigenous health knowledge and healing practices?

To promote cultural safety and inclusivity Signup and view all the answers

What is an action that nurses take to prevent discrimination?

Taking action to prevent discrimination Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Health, Disease, and Illness

Health: a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease or infirmity (WHO, 2021)
Disease: a condition viewed from a pathophysiological model, whereas illness refers to the human experience of symptoms and suffering

Acute Illness and Chronic Illness

Acute illness: characterized by a sudden onset, with signs and symptoms that are directly related to the disease process itself, such as fever, pain, or inflammation. These illnesses typically resolve quickly, often with treatment, and may have a clear cause-and-effect relationship between the disease and its symptoms.
Chronic illness: marked by an uncertain etiology, multiple risk factors, long latency, and prolonged duration, with a noninfectious origin. Chronic illnesses often involve a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, and may have a gradual onset, subtle symptoms, and unpredictable progression.
Comorbidity: the simultaneous presence of two or more disorders that are not directly related to each other in a person at the same time. This can lead to complex clinical presentations, treatment challenges, and increased healthcare utilization. Comorbidities can involve physical and mental health conditions, such as diabetes and depression, or substance abuse and hypertension.
Multimorbidity: the simultaneous occurrence of several chronic medical conditions in the same person, which may or may not be related to each other. Multimorbidity is increasingly common, particularly among older adults, and can have significant implications for healthcare delivery, resource allocation, and patient-centered care. Examples of multimorbidities include hypertension, diabetes, and osteoarthritis in an individual.

Determinants of Health

Lifestyle factors: choices made by individuals, influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors
Social environment: affects an individual's ability to eat well, stay active, obtain immunizations, and access education and healthcare
Income and education: impact the ability to obtain and provide nutritious food, good housing, and access to healthcare
Poverty and socioeconomic disadvantage have a major impact on the development of chronic illness

Factors Contributing to Chronic Illness

Individual risk factors: classified as background (e.g., age, sex, genetics, education), behavioural (e.g., smoking, poor diet, physical inactivity), or intermediate (e.g., hypertension, obesity, diabetes)
Community-level factors: poverty, employment, air pollution, housing, cultural practices, urbanization, etc.

Prevention of Chronic Illness

Prevention is the best approach, and elimination of four behavioural risk factors can be effective disease prevention interventions: tobacco use, unhealthy diet, insufficient physical activity, and harmful use of alcohol
"Best buys" are actions that produce accelerated results in terms of lives saved, diseases prevented, and heavy costs avoided

Role of Genetics and Aging

Genetics play an important role in the development of some chronic illnesses
Advances in genome sequencing will increase the importance of genetics in prevention, detection, and treatment of chronic illnesses
Chronic illnesses increase as populations age and individuals live with one or more chronic conditions

Advocacy in Nursing

Nurses are in an excellent position to be effective advocates, with a unique and knowledgeable perspective on patient experience, work environments, and healthcare delivery
Advocacy leads to better outcomes for patients, improved quality care, reduced inequities, and better work environments for nurses
Steps to becoming an advocate include identifying a problem, gaining a greater understanding of the issue, involving others, and working hard for change

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Attendance is crucial for success in the Practical Nursing Program. Students must notify their instructor via email if they are unable to attend learning sessions. Required textbooks and resources include Potter and Perry's Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing and Lewis Medical Surgical Nursing in Canada.