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A period during which the disease is controlled is called ______.
remission
The disease becomes more active again during an ______.
exacerbation
Chronic symptoms are more prolonged than in ______ disease.
acute
Diseases that result from recognizable anatomical changes are classified as ______.
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A disease that typically occurs in several individuals of the same family is referred to as ______.
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An epidemic disease that is extremely widespread is called ______.
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Primary prevention aims to ______ disease or stop something from ever happening.
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Tertiary prevention occurs after a disease or disability has ______.
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The first step in the assumption of sick role is the acceptance of the ______.
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In medical care contact, individuals seek advice of health professionals for validation of real ______.
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The dependent patient role signifies the person becomes a client dependent on health professionals for ______.
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Recovery and rehabilitation involve giving up the ______-role.
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A risk factor of disease related to hereditary or genetic elements is classified as ______ factors.
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Congenital disorders occur due to a defect in ______.
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Chronic illness is characterized by symptoms that persist usually longer than ______ months.
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Traumatic diseases are caused due to injury or ______.
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Prevention is about avoiding disease before it ______.
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Primary prevention includes measures like ______ and taking regular exercise.
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Secondary prevention leads to early diagnosis and prompt ______ of a disease.
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Health educators can help individuals acquire skills to detect diseases in their early ______.
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Tertiary prevention focuses on ______ following significant illness.
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Health services workers at the tertiary level aim to retrain and ______ people with disabilities.
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Examples of secondary prevention include screening for high blood ______ and breast self-examination.
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Health education can help with the prevention of ______.
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A person is considered in good health when they are able to fulfill their multiple roles without ______.
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The WHO's holistic definition of health includes the interaction of the bio-psycho-social-______ person.
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The Health-Illness ______, put forth by Ryan and Travis, describes health and illness along a continuum.
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Clients move along the continuum from illness toward health when they are successfully ______.
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In the holistic approach, changes occurring in any aspect of a person create ______ in all other aspects.
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The extreme end of the Health-Illness Continuum represents high levels of health and ______.
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A client who cannot fulfill their roles due to a chronic disorder is considered ______.
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The middle of the Health-Illness Continuum is sometimes referred to as the ______ zone.
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The High Level Wellness Model has 2 ______ - the horizontal axis and the vertical axis.
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One of the quadrants is 'Protected poor health in a ______ environment.'
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An example of poor health in an unfavorable environment is when a person with severe ______ is subjected to unsanitary conditions.
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Emergent high level wellness in an unfavorable environment can occur when a client is committed to a regular ______ regimen.
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Poor health in an unfavorable environment occurs when a client with illness does not have the necessary ______ and services.
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Types of Health Promotion include INFORMATION ______.
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Health promotion involves the use of media, radio, TV, internet, and discussing ______ choices.
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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.
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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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Description
This quiz explores the concept of the sick role, including the acceptance of illness, seeking medical care, and the dynamics of patient dependency. It also discusses recovery and rehabilitation processes, highlighting the transition away from the sick role. Test your understanding of these important health care concepts.
