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A period during which the disease is controlled is called ______.
A period during which the disease is controlled is called ______.
remission
The disease becomes more active again during an ______.
The disease becomes more active again during an ______.
exacerbation
Chronic symptoms are more prolonged than in ______ disease.
Chronic symptoms are more prolonged than in ______ disease.
acute
Diseases that result from recognizable anatomical changes are classified as ______.
Diseases that result from recognizable anatomical changes are classified as ______.
A disease that typically occurs in several individuals of the same family is referred to as ______.
A disease that typically occurs in several individuals of the same family is referred to as ______.
An epidemic disease that is extremely widespread is called ______.
An epidemic disease that is extremely widespread is called ______.
Primary prevention aims to ______ disease or stop something from ever happening.
Primary prevention aims to ______ disease or stop something from ever happening.
Tertiary prevention occurs after a disease or disability has ______.
Tertiary prevention occurs after a disease or disability has ______.
The first step in the assumption of sick role is the acceptance of the ______.
The first step in the assumption of sick role is the acceptance of the ______.
In medical care contact, individuals seek advice of health professionals for validation of real ______.
In medical care contact, individuals seek advice of health professionals for validation of real ______.
The dependent patient role signifies the person becomes a client dependent on health professionals for ______.
The dependent patient role signifies the person becomes a client dependent on health professionals for ______.
Recovery and rehabilitation involve giving up the ______-role.
Recovery and rehabilitation involve giving up the ______-role.
A risk factor of disease related to hereditary or genetic elements is classified as ______ factors.
A risk factor of disease related to hereditary or genetic elements is classified as ______ factors.
Congenital disorders occur due to a defect in ______.
Congenital disorders occur due to a defect in ______.
Chronic illness is characterized by symptoms that persist usually longer than ______ months.
Chronic illness is characterized by symptoms that persist usually longer than ______ months.
Traumatic diseases are caused due to injury or ______.
Traumatic diseases are caused due to injury or ______.
Prevention is about avoiding disease before it ______.
Prevention is about avoiding disease before it ______.
Primary prevention includes measures like ______ and taking regular exercise.
Primary prevention includes measures like ______ and taking regular exercise.
Secondary prevention leads to early diagnosis and prompt ______ of a disease.
Secondary prevention leads to early diagnosis and prompt ______ of a disease.
Health educators can help individuals acquire skills to detect diseases in their early ______.
Health educators can help individuals acquire skills to detect diseases in their early ______.
Tertiary prevention focuses on ______ following significant illness.
Tertiary prevention focuses on ______ following significant illness.
Health services workers at the tertiary level aim to retrain and ______ people with disabilities.
Health services workers at the tertiary level aim to retrain and ______ people with disabilities.
Examples of secondary prevention include screening for high blood ______ and breast self-examination.
Examples of secondary prevention include screening for high blood ______ and breast self-examination.
Health education can help with the prevention of ______.
Health education can help with the prevention of ______.
A person is considered in good health when they are able to fulfill their multiple roles without ______.
A person is considered in good health when they are able to fulfill their multiple roles without ______.
The WHO's holistic definition of health includes the interaction of the bio-psycho-social-______ person.
The WHO's holistic definition of health includes the interaction of the bio-psycho-social-______ person.
The Health-Illness ______, put forth by Ryan and Travis, describes health and illness along a continuum.
The Health-Illness ______, put forth by Ryan and Travis, describes health and illness along a continuum.
Clients move along the continuum from illness toward health when they are successfully ______.
Clients move along the continuum from illness toward health when they are successfully ______.
In the holistic approach, changes occurring in any aspect of a person create ______ in all other aspects.
In the holistic approach, changes occurring in any aspect of a person create ______ in all other aspects.
The extreme end of the Health-Illness Continuum represents high levels of health and ______.
The extreme end of the Health-Illness Continuum represents high levels of health and ______.
A client who cannot fulfill their roles due to a chronic disorder is considered ______.
A client who cannot fulfill their roles due to a chronic disorder is considered ______.
The middle of the Health-Illness Continuum is sometimes referred to as the ______ zone.
The middle of the Health-Illness Continuum is sometimes referred to as the ______ zone.
The High Level Wellness Model has 2 ______ - the horizontal axis and the vertical axis.
The High Level Wellness Model has 2 ______ - the horizontal axis and the vertical axis.
One of the quadrants is 'Protected poor health in a ______ environment.'
One of the quadrants is 'Protected poor health in a ______ environment.'
An example of poor health in an unfavorable environment is when a person with severe ______ is subjected to unsanitary conditions.
An example of poor health in an unfavorable environment is when a person with severe ______ is subjected to unsanitary conditions.
Emergent high level wellness in an unfavorable environment can occur when a client is committed to a regular ______ regimen.
Emergent high level wellness in an unfavorable environment can occur when a client is committed to a regular ______ regimen.
Poor health in an unfavorable environment occurs when a client with illness does not have the necessary ______ and services.
Poor health in an unfavorable environment occurs when a client with illness does not have the necessary ______ and services.
Types of Health Promotion include INFORMATION ______.
Types of Health Promotion include INFORMATION ______.
Health promotion involves the use of media, radio, TV, internet, and discussing ______ choices.
Health promotion involves the use of media, radio, TV, internet, and discussing ______ choices.
Personal behavior and the benefits to ______ are important in the health promotion process.
Personal behavior and the benefits to ______ are important in the health promotion process.
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Study Notes
Assumption of Sick Role
- Illness acceptance is the first step in the sick role.
- Patients seek advice from health professionals for validation, symptom explanation, and reassurance regarding outcomes.
Medical Care Contact
- Health professional advice is sought for:
- Validation of a real illness.
- Understanding and explaining symptoms.
- Assurance about the prognosis or expected outcomes.
Dependent Patient Role
- Patients become dependent clients on healthcare professionals.
- Acceptance or rejection of the dependent role significantly affects recovery.
Recovery/Rehabilitation
- Recovery involves relinquishing the sick role and returning to health.
Risk Factors of Disease
- Genetic & Physiological Factors: Inherited characteristics can predispose individuals to certain diseases.
- Age: Heart disease risk increases with advancing age.
- Environment: Living and working conditions impact health.
- Lifestyle: Certain habits and practices can elevate health risks.
Classification of Disease According to Etiology
- Hereditary: Caused by genetic defects.
- Congenital: Arise from developmental issues, detectable in infancy; includes conditions like cleft lip/palate.
- Metabolic: Result from metabolic process abnormalities, often related to mineral deficiencies.
- Deficiency: Occurs due to inadequate dietary intake/absorption, e.g., protein-energy malnutrition.
- Traumatic: Caused by physical injury, such as fractures.
- Allergic: Results from abnormal immunological responses.
- Neoplastic: Linked to uncontrolled cell growth, e.g., tumors.
- Degenerative: Associated with the decline of tissues and organs.
- Iatrogenic: Arises as a consequence of medical treatment.
Classification of Disease According to Duration or Onset
- Acute Illness: Characterized by short duration, severe symptoms that abate quickly.
- Chronic Illness: Lasts typically more than 6 months and impacts various life functions.
- Remission: Period when disease symptoms are controlled.
- Exacerbation: Recurrence of more active and pronounced symptoms.
- Sub-acute Symptoms: Longer-lasting symptoms that are more pronounced than acute symptoms.
Other Classifications of Disease
- Organic: Associated with recognizable anatomical changes.
- Functional: No structural changes but abnormal responses to stimuli.
- Occupational: Diseases acquired due to work-related exposures.
- Familial: Occurs in multiple family members, often hereditary.
- Venereal: Transmitted through sexual contact.
- Epidemic: Affects a large community simultaneously.
- Endemic: Constant or recurrent in specific geographic areas.
- Pandemic: Extensive disease spread across countries or continents.
- Sporadic: Occasional cases of disease.
Levels of Prevention
- Primary Prevention: Aims to prevent disease onset, includes health promotion and specific protections.
- Secondary Prevention: Focuses on early diagnosis and prompt treatment to prevent severity.
- Tertiary Prevention: Aimed at rehabilitation after disease onset, facilitates recovery.
Health Promotion & Illness Prevention
- Holistic approaches consider biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects impacting health.
- Adaptation models measure health based on the ability to fulfill roles and responsibilities.
- The Health-Illness Continuum illustrates health across a spectrum from wellness to illness.
- The High Level Wellness Model includes various environments affecting health outcomes, distinguishing multiple levels of health experiences.
Types of Health Promotion
- Information Dissemination: Utilizes media to promote awareness of lifestyle choices and their health benefits.
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