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MODULE G - ch. 6
MODULE G - ch. 6
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04/13/2009

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1st level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Definition

Physiological:

oxygen

fluids

nutrition

body temp

elimination

shelter

sex

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2nd level of Maslow's
Definition

Safety and security:

Physical safety and psychological safety

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3rd level of Maslow's
Definition
Love and belonging needs
Term
4th level of Maslow's
Definition
Self-esteem
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5th level of Maslow's
Definition
Self-actualization
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maslow's hierarchy of needs is a model that nurses use to
Definition
understand the interrelationships of basic human needs
Term
definition of health:
Definition
-A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity (WHO 1947)
-A state of being that people define in relation to their own values, personality, and lifestyle
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variables that influence health beliefs and practices
Definition

1. internal variables

2. external variables

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variables influence
Definition
how a person thinks and acts.
Term
health beliefs can
Definition
negatively or positively influence health behavior or health practices
Term
holistic health model
Definition
attempts to create conditions that promote optimal health
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internal variables
Definition
include a person's developmental stage, intellectual background, perception of functioning, and emotional and spiritual factors
Term
precontemplation stage
Definition
not intending to make changes within 6 months
Term
contemplation stage
Definition
considering a change withing the next 6 months
Term
preparation stage
Definition
making small changes in preparation for a change in the next month
Term
action stage
Definition
actively engaged in strategies to change behavior...may last up to 6 months
Term
maintenance stage
Definition
sustained change over time; this stage begins 6 months after action has started and continues indefinitely
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external variables
Definition
included family practices, socioeconomic factors, and cultural background
Term
health belief model
Definition
addressed the relationship b/w a persons' beliefs and behaviors; helps predict how pt's will behave in relation to their health and how they will comply
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1st component of health belief model
Definition
individual perceptions; involves the individual's perception of susceptibility to an illness
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2nd component of the health belief model
Definition
(Modifying factors)-individual's perception of the seriousness of the illnes; it's influenced by demographic and sociopsychosocial variables
Term
3rd component of the health belief model
Definition
(likelihood of action)-likelihood that person will take preventive action; it's determined by the first two components
Term
the health belief model helps nurses understand
Definition
factors influencing client's perceptions, beliefs, and behavior in order to plan care that will most effectively assist clients in maintaining or restoring health and preventing illness.
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the health promotion model defines health as
Definition
a positive dynamic state, not merely the absence of disease; it's directed at increasing a client's level of well-being
Term
3 components of the health promotion model:
Definition

1. Individual characteristics and experiences

2. Behavior-specific knowledge and affect

3. Behavioral outcomes

Term
ex. of health promotion
Definition
routine exercise and good nutrition; anything that helps clients maintain or enhance present levels of health
Term
wellness strategies help persons
Definition
achieve new understanding and control of their lives
Term
illness prevention
Definition
ex. immunization programs; they help protect clients from actual or potential threats to health and motivate people to avoid declines in health or functional levels
Term
primary prevention
Definition

True prevention that lowers the chances that a disease will develop; includes health education programs, immunizations, and physical and nutritional fitness activities

health promotion

specific protection

Term
secondary prevention
Definition

Focuses on those who have a disease or are at risk to develop a disease; ex. screenings

early diagnosis and prompt treatment

disability limitations

Term
tertiary prevention
Definition

Occurs when a defect or disability is permanent or irreversible; minimizes the effects of long-term disease or disability by interventions; aims to help clients achieve as high a level of functioning as possible

Restoration and Rehabilitation

Term
what is the 2nd leading cause of death in the U.S. and significantly rising?
Definition
poor diet and physical inactivity
Term
risk factors
Definition
Variables that increase the vulnerability of an individual or group to an illness or accident
Term
types of risk factors:
Definition

Genetic and physiological factors
Age

Environment - (can do something about)
Lifestyle - (can do something about)

Term
what is the 1st step in health promotion, wellness education, and illness prevention?
Definition
identifying risk factors
Term
illness
Definition
a state in which a persons' physical, emotional, intellectual, social, developmental, or spiritual functioning is diminished or impaired compared with previous experience
Term
acute illness
Definition
has a short duration and is severe
Term
chronic illness
Definition
persists, usually longer than 6 months, and can also affect functioning in any dimension
Term
illness behavior
Definition
involves how people monitor their bodies, define and interpret their symptoms, take remedial actions, and use the health care system
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internal variable influencing illness and behavior
Definition
perceptions of symptoms and the nature of the illness
Term
external variables influencing illness and behavior
Definition
visibility of symptoms, social group, cultural background, economic variables, accessibility of the health care system, and social support
Term
Impact of Illness on Client and Family
Definition
 Behavioral and emotional changes
 Impact on body image
 Impact on self-concept
 Impact on family roles
 Impact on family dynamics
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