Question 1

What paradigm is used to describe a group of theories that adhered to a unitary process perception of human beings?&#10;A) Simultaneity paradigm&#10;B) Being paradigm&#10;C) Human paradigm&#10;D) Unitary paradigm

Accepted Answer

The Simultaneity paradigm is used to describe a group of theories that view human beings in a unitary process perspective, emphasizing a holistic and integrative view where humans and the environment are seen as inseparable and evolving together.

Question 2

Which nurse theorist developed the Science of Unitary Human Beings?&#10;A) Rogers&#10;B) Newman&#10;C) Parse&#10;D) Roy

Accepted Answer

Martha E. Rogers developed the Science of Unitary Human Beings, which emphasizes the interaction between humans and their environment as a unified whole.

Question 3

Which nurse theorist developed the theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness?&#10;A) Rogers&#10;B) Newman&#10;C) Parse&#10;D) Watson

Accepted Answer

Margaret Newman developed the theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness, which focuses on the interconnectedness of health, consciousness, and the evolving pattern of life.

Question 4

Which nurse theorist developed The Human Becoming School of Thought?&#10;A) Rogers&#10;B) Newman&#10;C) Parse&#10;D) Roy

Accepted Answer

Rosemarie Rizzo Parse developed The Human Becoming School of Thought, which focuses on the human-universe-health process and emphasizes the individual's role in creating their health experience.

Question 5

In her work, Martha Rogers presented several assumptions about man. Which of the following is not one of her assumptions?&#10;A) Man is a unified whole possessing integrity and manifesting characteristics that are more than and different from the sum of his parts.&#10;B) The life process evolves bi-directionally.&#10;C) Man is characterized by the capacity for abstraction and imagery, language and thought, sensation and emotion.&#10;D) Pattern and organization identify man and reflect his innovative wholeness.

Accepted Answer

Martha Rogers' theory posits that the life process evolves unidirectionally, increasing in diversity and complexity over time, rather than bi-directionally as option B suggests.

Question 6

Two of the central components of Rogers' work include openness and
Pan-dimensionality. Which of the following did Rogers consider to be the focus of nursing practice?

A) Unitary human being
B) Time and space
C) Energy field
D) Expanding consciousness

Accepted Answer

Rogers considered the unitary human being as the focus of nursing practice, emphasizing the holistic nature of humans and their interactions with the environment.

Question 7

Margaret Newman built on the metaparadigm concepts by Rogers. Which of the following was not included in the work of Newman?&#10;A) Human&#10;B) Caring&#10;C) Environment&#10;D) Health

Accepted Answer

Margaret Newman's theory, which built on the work of Martha Rogers, did not specifically include "Caring" as one of its primary concepts. Newman's theory focused on the concepts of Health, Environment, and Human, emphasizing the interconnectedness of these elements in understanding the complexity of the human condition and health. "Caring" is more closely associated with the work of other nursing theorists like Jean Watson.

Question 8

What research methodology is most often used when a researcher uses the theory of Margaret Newman?&#10;A) Quantitative&#10;B) Qualitative&#10;C) Mixed&#10;D) Quantitative and qualitative are used equally.

Accepted Answer

Margaret Newman's theory, which emphasizes understanding individuals' experiences and the patterns of consciousness, aligns more naturally with qualitative research methodologies. These methodologies focus on exploring complex phenomena within their contexts, which is essential for applying Newman's theory effectively.

Question 9

What are the two main concepts used in Newman's model?&#10;A) Health and environment&#10;B) Caring and consciousness&#10;C) Health and consciousness&#10;D) Caring and environment

Accepted Answer

Newman's model focuses on the concepts of health and consciousness, emphasizing the interconnectedness of these elements in the human experience.

Question 10

In the theory by Parse, she incorporates which of the following principles?&#10;A) Concepts by Rogers&#10;B) Existential-phenomenology&#10;C) Nursing metaparadigm&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Parse's theory incorporates concepts by Rogers, existential-phenomenology, and the nursing metaparadigm, making all of the options correct.

Question 11

Which method of research is used with the theory by Parse?&#10;A) Qualitative&#10;B) Quantitative&#10;C) Mixed&#10;D) Any method of research may be used.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Nurses in practice may have a difficult time with Parse's theory. Which of the following is the primary reason for this difficulty?&#10;A) The organization is illogical&#10;B) It is based on a medical model of care&#10;C) It has unfamiliar terminology&#10;D) It is more effective when used in educational settings.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 9: Grand Nursing Theories Based on Unitary Process