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Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 3 Questions
Question 1 of 5
What phrase best describes health?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Health is subjective and varies from person to person based on their perceptions and experiences, making it individually defined.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following most accurately defines illness?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Illness is defined as the individual's personal response to a disease, which may include symptoms and changes in behavior or function.
Question 3 of 5
A patient makes a decision to quit smoking and joins a smoking cessation class. This is an example of which of Dunns processes that help a person know who and what he or she is?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Becoming refers to the process of growth and self-improvement, such as taking steps to quit smoking to enhance one's identity and health.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements accurately describes the concepts of disease and illness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses focus on the holistic care of individuals with an illness, addressing their physical, emotional, and social needs, rather than just the disease.
Question 5 of 5
A rapid onset of symptoms that last a relatively short time indicates what health problem?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An acute illness is characterized by a sudden onset of symptoms that typically resolve within a short period, unlike chronic illnesses which persist over time.