Chapter 11 - Management Of Chronic Health Disorders

Question 1

Body image

Answer 1

The perception and evaluation of one’s body, physical functioning, and one’s appearance

Question 2

Denial

Answer 2

A defense mechanism involving the inability to recognize or deal with external threatening events

believed to be an early reaction to the diagnosis of a chronic or terminal illness

Question 3

Depression

Answer 3

A mood disorder marked, especially by sadness, a lack of interest or pleasure and activity difficulty with thinking and concentration, or a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping

Question 4

Dietitians

Answer 4

Trained and licensed individuals who apply principles of nutrition and food management to meal planning for institutions, such as hospitals, or for individuals who need help planning, and managing special diets

Question 5

Multimorbidity

Answer 5

Two diseases that exist simultaneously

Question 6

Occupational therapist

Answer 6

Trained and licensed individuals who work with emotionally or/and physically disabled people to determine skill levels, and develop a rehabilitation program to build on and expand those skills.

Question 7

Physical rehabilitation

Answer 7

A program of activities for chronically, ill or disabled persons, geared toward helping them, use their bodies as much as possible, since changes in the environment, and in themselves, so as to make appropriate physical accommodations

Question 8

Physical therapist

Answer 8

Trained and licensed individuals who help people with muscle, nerve, joint, or bone diseases to overcome their disabilities as much as possible

Question 9

Quality of life

Answer 9

The degree to which a person is able to maximize his or her physical, psychological vocational and social functioning, an important indicator of recovery from adjustment to chronic illness

Question 10

Self concept

Answer 10

An integrated set of beliefs about one’s personal qualities and attributes

Question 11

Social workers

Answer 11

Trained and licensed individuals who help patients and their families deal with problems by providing therapy, making referrals, and engaging in social planning

medical social worker help patients and their families transitions between illness and recovery states

Question 12

Support groups

Answer 12

Groups of individuals who meet regularly and usually have a common problem or concern. Support groups are believed to help people cope because they provide opportunities to share concerns and exchange information with similar others.