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Fundamentals ch.2

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In Maslows: Freedom from threats is s______ and s_______. safety and security
In Maslows: Opportunities for innovation and creativity is Self-actualization
In Maslows: Water, Food and sleep physiologic
In Maslows: Recognition of strength and choice Self esteem
T or F Primary needs must be met to give quality to life False
T or F Elimination of waste products is one of the survival needs True
T or F In Maslows a need at any given level of the heirarchy is more urgent to a person if the needs above it are satisfied False
T or F Self-actualization is related to a persons perception of self False
T or F Illness or injury can cause a person to regress to a lower level of functioning True
T or F Relationships with others, including family and community, can always be addressed before the basic physiologic needs are met False
Define homeostasis Balance of all components of the human organism
Define Disease Change in the structure or function of the body tissues, biological systems, or the human mind
Define Defense Mechanisms Internal stress reducers, even though they may not be truthful or effective ways of adapting to a stressful situation
Define Acute Illness interferes with the continuum for a short period of time
I'm so ridiculously tired really 19 min. to go
Define Chronic Illness results in long term health impairment
(AA) A nurse is assigned to care for clients who have been rendered homeless due to a natural disaster. Which of the following should the nurse identify of the primary need of the clients? Security and safety, societal, self esteem, family and community security and safety
what are some programs the nurse can implement to improve the diet of clients? educate buy food from reputable stores, encourage buy food from reputable stores, educate about vegetarianism,fac.worksite nutritional programs,home delivered meals for elderly educate to buy food from reputable stores, faciliitate worksite nutritional programs, encourage home delivered meals for the elderly
(AA)which of the following would the nurse identify as acute?arthritis, cold, asthma, cancer cold
(AA) which of the following catagories of clients would require long term care? clients with chronic illnesses, functional diseases, elderly, organic diseases clients with chronic illnesses
(AA) The nurse informs client that which of the following are benefits of physical activities? maintains BP, improves flexibility, increase levels of good cholesterol, helps manage diabetes, minimize risk of TB improves flexibility, increase levels of good cholesterol, helps manage diabetes
(AA)In the transition stage of illness, the person may? deny being ill, acknowledge symptoms of illness are present, begin recovering from illness, withdraw from usual roles deny being ill, acknowledge symptoms of illness are present
in planning care for a patient, you recall that maslow states that? people respond to needs as whole, integrated beings
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a chronic illness. A chronic illness differs from acute illness in that acute illness? develops suddenly
using maslows heirarchy place the following in order of needs: a. intimacy b.hunger c.safety d. psychological comfort hunger, safety, psychological comfort, intimacy
the general adaptation syndrome is said to occur in response to long term stress
an example of defense mechanism of rationalization is? blaming the teacher for a poor grade on a test when you did not study sufficiently
(AA) disorders that are often stress related are? hypertension, appendicitis, gastritis, multiple sclerosis HTN, gastritis
Health is? a relative state of being
taking on the sick role occurs when a patient buys and takes a couple of aspirin
current views of health include the concept of? expressing full range of ones potentialities
the ability of a person to function at an optimum level is primarily dependant on? inner resources of the person
it is important to assess a persons ACTUAL cultural beliefs because? a pt. may not adhere to the usual health beliefs of her culture
(AA)priorities of pt. needs acc. to maslow should: only consider physiologic, airway first, safety high priority, self esteem before security, activity before belonging, elimination before rest and comfort consider airway status first, self esteem before security, activity before belonging
a pt. had major surgery shes worried about whats happening at home. what action do you take first? put in a call to her husband to alleviate stress
what is best description of homeostasis? tendency of the body to constantly adjust to changing conditions
the effects of stress on a person partially depends on? perception of the stressor
Selyes theory of general adaptation states that homeostasis will be regained. unless adaptive mechanisms are overwhelmed
Which of the following is an acute illness? DM, influenza, HTN,emphysema Influenza
A patient seeks medical attention after worsening of her symptoms. She requests an "off work" note from her physician. The patient is in which stage of illness? terminal, transition, acceptance, convalescence acceptance
Which of Maslow's high level needs may be affected when an elderly person loses a mate? self actualization, self esteem and love, safety, nutrition self esteem and love
Which of the following systems is responsible for the increased supply of oxygen to the tissues during vigorous exercise? SNS, PNS, CNS, endocrine system SNS sympathetic nervous system
Who described the general adaptation syndrome that occurs in response to long-term exposure to stress? erickson, maslow, selye, skinner selye
A patient has had long-term exposure to stress and has developed loss of energy and loss of appetite. The patient is in which stage of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)? exhaustion, alarm, resistance, recovery alarm
Defense mechanisms do which of the following? increase anxiety, reduce self esteem, increase stress, reduce secretion of stress hormones reduce secretion of stress hormones
A patient suffered a stroke and was stabilized on an acute medical unit for 7 days. the patient was transferred to a postacute rehabilitation unit. Which level of prevention includes rehabilitation?tertiary, primary, long term, secondary tertiary
_________ behavior is any activity a person takes in order to determine his or her actual state of health and to seek a suitable remedy for a health problem. illness
holistic approach to caring for the sick and promoting wellness?(AA)A. The unified whole is more than the sum of the body parts.B.Each person has potential for growth in knowledge.C.Humans are naturally inclined to be healthy.D.The focal point of healthy A, B, C, D
Created by: mallen412
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