Illnesses
Acute illness means it
Develops suddenly, resolves quickly
how many stages of GAS are there?
3 stages
what does rationalization mean
justifying what is being done
Primary Prevention is & give A few examples
avoids or delays illness, Ex.vaccines, eating healthy, seatbelts
Holistic approach means
Looks at the person as a whole human. All needs of the patient need to be considered. Spiritual, physical, emotional and Social well being
Chronic illness means that it
Develops over time, lasts a long time
what is the Alarm Stage
Fight or flight response- initiates the sympathetic nervous system- vital signs are increased- pupils dilate
What does repression mean?
blocking painful events from the past
Secondary Prevention & give a few examples
Detects illness Ex. Screenings/ Tests, TB test, breast exams
Maslows Higherarchy the 4 basic physical needs:
Air (MOST important), Food, Water, Rest
Terminal Illness means that
there is no cure Ex. Cancer, HIV
What is the resistance stage?
body gets sick/stress ulcers
What does Regression mean?
going back
Tertiary Prevention is
Occurs after disease/disorder Ex. Rehab/ Maintenance
Transition stage of illness means you are
denying that you are sick
Primary Illness means it is
the Illness you start with
What is the Exhaustion stage
body cannot handle anymore, leads to death
reaction formation means
being fake
DONNING PPE
handwashing, gown, mask, goggles, gloves
Acceptance stage of illness means you
Acknowledge that you are sick and go to doctor
Secondary Illness means that
illness that develops from the first illness
What does projection mean? (this is apart of defense mechanisms)
blaming someone else for something that you are doing
What does displacement mean?
getting physical, learned behavior (bullies)
DOFFING PPE
Gloves, goggles, gown, mask, wash hands
Convalesce stage of illness is the
recovery stage