NSG 2113 Quiz #1 with Complete
Solutions
Profession - Answer-specialized field of practice, founded on the theoretical structure of the science
or knowledge of that discipline and accompanying practice abilities
Characteristics of a profession - Answer-- practical services vital to human and so...
Health according to WHO - Answer✔✔-the extent to which an individual or group is able, on the one
hand, to realize aspirations and satisfy needs; and, on the other hand, to change or cope with the
environment.
Labonte (1993) - Answer✔✔-Holism in health: wellbeing
-physical
-mental
-social
Intertwined with realization, and personal and social resources
3 main approaches to health - Answer✔✔-medical, behavioural, socioenvironmental
Medical Approach - Answer✔✔--emphasizes that medical intervention restore health
-focuses on disease and disease prevention
-central to this approach is HC system, access to healthcare is the way to keep populations healthy (in
this approach)
Behavioural approch - Answer✔✔--new concept central to this approach is LIFESYTLE
- The Lalonde Report "further improvement in the environment, reductions in self-imposed risks, and a
greater knowledge of human biology" were necessary to improve the health status of Canadians
Lalonde determined that more people died or has chronic diseases due to accidents-or self-imposed
risks
-implied that the gov't had a role in HP by shaping the environment
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