Medical Language
ANGIO-
VESSEL
Explain Wellness-Illness Contiuum?
Most of us are not completely well or completely ill at an given time
What is health literacy? what is it reffered as?
The ability of individuals to understand basic health info and to use it to make good decisions about their health
The Newest Vital Sign
What are the 4 macronutrients and 2 micronutrients?
Macro: Proteins, Carbohydrates, fats, & water
Micro: Vitamins & minerals
What is the internal values vs external values?
Internal- Morals
External- personal beliefs about something's worth
SYN / SYS
Together
Factors that move the patient toward WELLNESS?
Healthy Diet
Avoid alcohol / tobacco use
Healthy Lifestyle
Exercise
Responsible sexual behavior Seek Treatment for mental concerns
What are the 5 phases of illness?
Prodromal- illness has not yet developed; dont feel "well"
Symptomatic- observable symptoms developed
Seeking Help- seeking a medical professional
Dependency- rely on others for help in diagnosis
Recovery- resume to normal health
What does protein do?
new tissue development & maintain fluid balance
What are bioethics?
Rapidly expanding knowledge and technologies now available
PAN
All
Factors that move you toward the ILLNESS contiuum?
Bored
Tense
Anxious Tobacco / Drug use
Overeating
Always complaining
What are the 3 phases of General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?
Alarm
Resistance
Exhaustion
whats the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?
Complex: A chain of sugar molecules; take longer to absorb. (potatoes, brown rice, oatmeal, whole grain wheat rice)
What are the 2 ethical theories?
Deontology- represents ones duty
Utilitarianism- greatest benefit for greats number of people
CYANO-
What is the definition for LHI?
Highest Priority health issue that are used as a measure for the nations health
T/F: The body can differentiate between positive and negative stress
FALSE
Whats an LDL / HDL?
Low Density (BAD)
High Density (GOOD)
What are the 6 principles of nursing ethics?
Non-Maleficence
Beneficence
Autonomy
Fidelity
Justice
Veracity
ENTER-
Small intestine
What are some LHI?
Oral Health
Drug Overdoses
Homicides
HIV Status
Medical Insurance
Suicides
Exposure to unhealthy air
Annual Influenza Vaccines
What are the 5 defense mechanisms of stress?
Avoidance: staying away from events or situations that might open feelings of aggression or anxiety
Compensation: Making up something that we perceive as an adequacy by developing some other desirable traits
Conversion Relation: anxiety channeled into physical symptoms
Denial: Refuse to see reality
Intellectualization: Separates self from uncomfortable emotions by focusing on facts/logic
What is the most abundant mineral in the body?
Calcium
What is the number 1 thing we do as a nurse for our patients?
ADVOCATE