Question

1 question 1: according to the world health organization (who), health is defined as
a) the absence of disease or infirmity
b) a state of complete physical, mental, and social well - being
c) the ability to recover from illness
d) a measure of physical fitness
2 question 2: which of the following factors is not typically considered a component of wellness?
a) physical health
b) emotional well - being
c) financial stability
d) genetic predisposition
3 question 3: the concept of wellness is best described as
a) a static state of health.
b) a positive or optimal state of health that is continually changing.
c) the absence of chronic illness.
d) a measure of physical fitness only.
4 question 4: which of the following best illustrates the holistic health model?
a) focusing solely on physical symptoms of a disease.
b) considering emotional, spiritual, and social factors in health care.
c) prioritizing medication over lifestyle changes.
d) ignoring cultural beliefs in health practices.
5 question 5: what is the primary goal of health promotion?
a) to treat existing illnesses.
b) to enable individuals to increase control over and improve their health.
c) to provide emergency care.
d) to reduce healthcare costs.

Explanation:

1. According to the WHO, health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well - being.
2. Genetic predisposition is a factor related to susceptibility to diseases but not a typical component of wellness. Wellness components usually include physical, emotional, etc.
3. Wellness is a positive or optimal state of health that is continually changing, not a static state.
4. The holistic health model considers emotional, spiritual, and social factors in health care.
5. The primary goal of health promotion is to enable individuals to increase control over and improve their health.

Answer:

1. B. A state of complete physical, mental, and social well - being.
2. D. Genetic predisposition.
3. B. A positive or optimal state of health that is continually changing.
4. B. Considering emotional, spiritual, and social factors in health care.
5. B. To enable individuals to increase control over and improve their health.