Question 1

Kolcaba created a __________ to present the nursing meaning of comfort as a patient outcome.&#10;A)Theory diagram&#10;B)Taxonomic structure&#10;C)Research study&#10;D)Umbrella picture

Accepted Answer

Kolcaba created a taxonomic structure to present the nursing meaning of comfort as a patient outcome.

Question 2

The intuitive parts of Kolcaba's Comfort Theory cannot be applied separately;they must be applied as a whole.

Accepted Answer

Kolcaba's Comfort Theory consists of three types of comfort (relief, ease, and transcendence) and four contexts (physical, psychospiritual, environmental, and sociocultural), which can be applied separately or in combination depending on the specific needs of the patient.

Question 3

Being complete,whole,sound,upright,appealing,ethical,and sincere are defined by Kolcaba as qualities of:&#10;A)Health-seeking institutions.&#10;B)Magnet institutions.&#10;C)Institutional integrity.&#10;D)The U.S.health care system.

Accepted Answer

The qualities of being complete, whole, sound, upright, appealing, ethical, and sincere are specifically mentioned as part of the concept of institutional integrity according to Kolcaba. It is not related to health-seeking or magnet institutions specifically, nor is it a characteristic of the entire U.S. healthcare system.

Question 4

Kolcaba believes nurses already know how to practice comforting care.

Accepted Answer

Kolcaba developed her Comfort Theory based on the idea that nurses already possess the knowledge and skills needed to provide comforting care, but may need guidance and support in implementing it consistently in their practice.

Question 5

Which of the following theorists influenced Kolcaba's development of Comfort Theory?&#10;A)Orlando,Nightingale,and Henderson&#10;B)Orlando,Orem,and Nightingale&#10;C)Orlando,Henderson,and Watson&#10;D)Orlando,Henderson,Paterson,and Zderad

Accepted Answer

Kolcaba's Comfort Theory was influenced by the works of several nursing theorists, including Ida Jean Orlando, Virginia Henderson, and Loretta Zderad, among others. These theorists' contributions to nursing provided a foundation for Kolcaba's development of the Comfort Theory, emphasizing the importance of patient comfort and care in nursing practice.

Question 6

For Kolcaba,the outcome of comfort is the immediate experience of being strengthened when needs for ______,_______,and ______ are met.&#10;A)Relief,ease,and food&#10;B)Relief,ease,and transcendence&#10;C)Ease,transcendence,and rest&#10;D)Ease,rest,and relief

Accepted Answer

Kolcaba identifies three types of comfort needs: relief, ease, and transcendence. Therefore, option B, which includes all three types of needs, is the correct answer. Options A and D include only two types of needs, while option C includes ease and transcendence but omits the need for relief.

Question 7

Interventions specified by other disciplines or by nursing protocols that include medication,treatments,monitoring schedules,insertion of lines,etc. ,are defined as ______ interventions by Kolcaba.&#10;A)Technical&#10;B)Coaching&#10;C)Comfort food for the soul&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Technical interventions are those that involve the use of medical technology, medication, treatments, and monitoring schedules. Coaching interventions involve teaching and educating patients and their families. Comfort food for the soul is not a recognized intervention by Kolcaba. Therefore, option D is incorrect.

Question 8

Kolcaba defines interventions that produce the best possible patient and family outcomes,based on empirical evidence,as:&#10;A)Best policies.&#10;B)Best practices.&#10;C)Best measures.&#10;D)Best interventions.

Accepted Answer

Kolcaba defines interventions that produce the best possible patient and family outcomes as "best practices." This term refers to the most effective and evidence-based methods for providing care and achieving positive outcomes. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 9

Kolcaba distinguished between three types of comfort,including:&#10;A)Relief.&#10;B)Caring.&#10;C)Belief.&#10;D)Strength.

Accepted Answer

Kolcaba distinguished between three types of comfort: relief, ease, and transcendence. Relief refers to the action taken to alleviate unpleasant conditions. Ease is the provision of calm, contentment, and freedom from stress or anxiety. Transcendence is the attainment of something greater than oneself. Caring and belief were not specifically included as types of comfort in Kolcaba's theory.

Question 10

Those extra special,holistic,and more time-consuming nursing interventions,such as back or hand message,guided imagery,or music or art therapy,are defined as ______ interventions by Kolcaba.&#10;A)Technical&#10;B)Coaching&#10;C)Comfort food for the soul&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Kolcaba defines these interventions as "comfort food for the soul," emphasizing their emphasis on caring for a patient's emotional and spiritual needs rather than simply their physical needs. Thus, neither A nor B are accurate descriptions of these interventions.

Question 11

Kolcaba asserts comfort is experienced by patients in physical,psychospiritual,sociocultural,and environmental contexts.

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Question 12

According to Kolcaba,individuals experience comfort in which of the following domains?&#10;A)Physical&#10;B)Environmental&#10;C)Psychospiritual&#10;D)All of the above&#10;E)A & C only

Accepted Answer

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Deck 21: Katharine Kolcabas Comfort Theory