Chapter 1.2 Quiz

What does the term 'equilibrium' refer to in the context of health and wellbeing?

• A state of disease

• A state of balance and/or calmness

• A state of physical fitness

• A state of mental disturbance

What can alter the state of health and wellbeing rapidly?

• Consistent exercise.

• Stressful events.

• Regular diet.

• Fixed routines.

What is the equilibrium in health and wellbeing characterised by?

• Constant physical activity.

• A state of feeling happy, healthy, capable, and engaged.

• Absence of all stress.

• A fixed routine.

What might an elderly person view health and wellbeing as?

• The ability to carry out tasks independently

• The absence of sport-related injuries

• High levels of fitness and ability to compete

• Financial independence

What can influence an individual's level of illness?

• Only their age.

• Only their social support.

• A range of factors including age, past experiences, pain threshold, and social support.

• Only their past experiences with disease.

The dimensions of health and wellbeing are?

• Physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual

• Physical, social, emotional, psychological and spiritual

• Physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual

• Physiological, social, emotional, mental and spiritual

What name is given to a disease that lasts a long time?

• An infectious disease

• An infirmity

• A chronic condition

• A food-borne disease

What dimension of health and wellbeing is characterised by the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others?

• Social

• Physical

• Spiritual

• Mental

Which one of the following is most likely to have an immediate impact on physical health and wellbeing?

• Socialising

• Spirituality

• Education

• Nutrition

TRUE OR FALSE?

The subjective nature of illness relates to how people experience diseases and injuries, not how they ‘feel about diseases’.

• TRUE

• FALSE