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Health Assesment Test 1-ch5
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09/12/2008

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Term
psychosocial health
Definition
being mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually well
-includes mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions
Term
psychosocial functioning
Definition
-the way a person thinks, feels, acts, and relates to self and others
-ability to cope and tolerate stress
-capactiy for developing a value and belief system
-changes affect:biopsycho-social-spiritual health
Term
influences of psychosocial health: internal factors
Definition
-genetics
-physical health
-physical fitness
Term
influences of psychosocial health: external factors
Definition
-family
-cultures
-geography
-economic factors
Term
other influences of psychosocial health
Definition
self-concept:-self esteem
-body image
-role development
-relationships
-stress, coping and ability to adapt
Term
Self-concept
Definition
refers to the beliefs and feelings one holds about oneself
Term
physical signs of stress
Definition
-increased heart rate, BP, R, dilated pupils, skeletal blood vessels, bronchi, glucose levels, blood volume, blood supply to vital organs, contraction of spleen, release of T lymphocytes
-decreased blood clotting time
Term
Spiritual Assessment
Definition
behavior
verbal communication
relationships
environment
Term
HOPE
Definition
Spiritual Resources
Organized religion
Personal spirituality
Effects on Care
Term
H Spiritual resources
Definition
-What are your sources of HOPE or comfort?
-WHat helps you during difficult times?
Term
O Organized religion
Definition
-Are you a member of an organized religion?
-What religious practices are important to you?
Term
P Personal Spirituality
Definition
-Do you have spiritual beliefs, separate from organized religion?
-What spiritual practices are most helpful to you?
Term
E Effects on care
Definition
-Is there any conflict b/w your beliefs and the CARE you will be receiving?
-do you hold beliefs or follow practices that you believe may affect your CARE?
-do you wish to consult with a religious or spiritual leader when you are ill or making decisions about your healthcare?
Term
Verbal communication
Definition
is the client talking about:
-God?
-place of worship?
-prayer, hope, faith, or the meaning of life?
-the affect of the diagnosis on his or her quality of life?
Term
Relationship
Definition
Does the client:
-have many visitors?
-interact with them well?
Term
Environment
Definition
Does the client have:
a Bible
religious pendant or jewelry..etc
Term
Spiritual well-being
Definition
belief in and a relationship with a higher power and the aspect of life that gives purpose, meaning, and direction
religious, and existential well being
Term
existential well-being
Definition
one's perception of life's purpose and satisfaction apart from any specifically religious reference
Term
spiritual distress
Definition
a disruption in the life principle that pervades a person's entire being and that integrates and transcends one's biological and psychological nature
Term
characteristics of spiritual distress
Definition
concerns about the meaning of life and existence, of suffering, death, and/or belief systems
-anger towards God or others
-regards illness as a punishment
-expresses feelings of guilt
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