GMCH Chandigarh - 2022
Nursing Foundation
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The definition of health given by WHO includes all of the following dimensions except?
Appeared in: GMCH Chandigarh - 2022
Explanation
- 'Vocational' because it is not one of the three core dimensions of health as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO).
- The official WHO definition, established in 1948, states that health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
- While vocational well-being (related to work and occupation) is recognized as an important aspect of a person's overall quality of life in broader, holistic health models, it is not part of the foundational WHO definition.
- The other options—Physical, Mental, and Social—are the explicit components of the WHO's tripartite definition of health.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option A: This is incorrect because 'Mental' well-being is explicitly included as one of the three core components of the WHO definition of health.
- Option B: This is incorrect because 'Physical' well-being is a fundamental and explicit component of the WHO definition of health.
- Option D: This is incorrect because 'Social' well-being is the third explicit component of the WHO's foundational definition of health.
Related Visual
- Visual 1: Infographic: A diagram with three interlocking circles labeled 'Physical,' 'Mental,' and 'Social' to represent the core WHO definition of health. A separate, outer circle could encompass other dimensions like 'Vocational,' 'Spiritual,' and 'Emotional' to illustrate the holistic model.
Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain WHO Definition of Health as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- Understanding the multidimensional nature of health is fundamental to nursing practice. It underpins the principle of holistic care, where nurses assess and address not just the physical ailment but also the patient's mental and social needs.
- This broad definition encourages nurses to consider factors like a patient's family support system (social), their coping mechanisms (mental), and their physical symptoms when creating a care plan.
- What if a patient is physically recovering well from surgery but shows signs of depression and social withdrawal? A nurse applying the WHO definition would recognize this as a health problem and initiate mental health support, rather than focusing solely on physical recovery.
How to Approach the Question
- First, identify the keyword 'except' in the question. This indicates you need to find the option that does NOT fit the given definition.
- Next, recall the specific, official definition of health provided by the World Health Organization (WHO).
- Systematically evaluate each option against the WHO definition.
- The WHO definition includes 'physical, mental, and social well-being.'
- Compare the options: 'Mental,' 'Physical,' and 'Social' are all part of the definition. 'Vocational' is the only one that is not.
- Therefore, 'Vocational' is the correct answer as it is the exception.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: WHO Definition of Health
- Stem keywords: WHO, definition of health, dimensions
- Lead-in keywords: except
- Negative lead-in flag: The question asks to identify the dimension that is NOT part of the WHO definition of health.
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