Question 1

Which of the following human needs was not included in Henderson's 14 basic needs of patients?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Which component of nursing theory describes a testable outcome?

Accepted Answer

Propositions are statements that describe the relationship between two or more concepts and can be tested through research. Conceptual models, frameworks, and metaparadigms are all larger organizing structures within nursing theory that provide a broad understanding of nursing concepts and their relationships.

Question 3

A nurse practitioner caring for a diabetic patient thinks the patient could gain better control of the diabetes if the patient lost weight. After assessing the patient's perception of weight loss, role, stresses, and support systems, the nurse and patient establish the goal of losing 5 pounds in a month. The nurse could be basing care on the conceptual model of

Accepted Answer

The nurse is using King's conceptual model, which emphasizes the importance of assessing and considering the patient's perceptions, role, and social support systems when establishing goals for care. In this case, the nurse has worked collaboratively with the patient to establish a realistic goal for weight loss that takes into account the patient's unique situation.

Question 4

The nurse assists the patient with a bath in the morning because the patient has a cast on one hand and an intravenous line in the other. The nurse could be basing care on the philosophy of

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Question 5

A broad, general view of nursing that clarifies values and answers broad disciplinary questions for nursing is known as a

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Question 6

A patient who had a broken neck in an automobile accident and was paralyzed, but eventually went back to college, obtained a law degree, and became a practicing lawyer could be said to be demonstrating

Accepted Answer

Adaptation refers to the ability of an individual to adjust and cope with changes or challenges in their environment. The patient in this scenario was able to adapt to their physical limitations and pursue higher education and a career in law despite their initial paralysis.

Question 7

The nurse adjusts the patient's room to allow the patient to see the sunlight out the window and checks the patient's diet tray to ensure a balanced diet. The nurse could be basing care on the philosophy of

Accepted Answer

Nightingale believed in creating a healing environment for patients, including access to fresh air and sunlight. She also believed in the importance of proper nutrition for healing. Therefore, adjusting the patient's room to allow sunlight and checking their diet tray aligns with Nightingale's philosophy of nursing.

Question 8

Which nursing model is based on the assumption that people want to be in control of their lives?

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Question 9

Which contemporary nursing theorist is best known for her definition of nursing that describes the nurse's role as a substitute for the patient and as a helper and partner to the patient?

Accepted Answer

Henderson is best known for her definition of nursing which emphasizes the nurse's role as a substitute for the patient and as a helper and partner to the patient. Orem's theory focuses on the patient's ability to care for themselves, Watson's theory emphasizes the holistic nature of nursing care, and King's theory focuses on the nurse-patient relationship as a mutual, goal-oriented partnership.

Question 10

A specific organizational structure that makes clear connections between concepts is a

Accepted Answer

A conceptual model is a specific organizational structure that visually displays the relationships between concepts, making clear connections between them. It provides a framework for understanding a particular phenomenon or situation, and helps to guide further research and understanding. A metaparadigm is a broader and more general organizational structure that defines the central concepts and assumptions of a particular discipline, while a philosophy is a broader belief system or worldview that can inform an individual or organization's approach to their work. A theory is a specific explanation or prediction of how or why something happens, based on evidence and research. While both theories and conceptual models can provide a clear organizational structure and connections between concepts, a conceptual model is specifically designed to display these relationships in a visual and easy-to-understand format.

Question 11

Which nursing theorist is best known for her emphasis on interacting systems, including nurse and patient in goal setting and goal attainment?

Accepted Answer

Imogene King is best known for her Theory of Goal Attainment, which emphasizes the importance of interactions between the nurse and the patient, including mutual goal setting and working together to achieve these goals.

Question 12

A group of concepts and propositions that describe linkages between the concepts is a

Accepted Answer

A theory is a set of concepts and propositions that describe linkages between the concepts. A conceptual model is a more general term for any diagram, graphic or representation used to explain a concept or idea. A metaparadigm is a broad framework of concepts that identify the phenomena of interest to a discipline, while a philosophy refers to a set of values and beliefs that guide the practice and approach of a discipline.

Question 13

Which contemporary theorist is best known for her emphasis on the caring aspect of nursing?

Accepted Answer

Watson is best known for her theory of human caring, which emphasizes the importance of the caring relationship between the nurse and patient. Orem's theory focuses on self-care deficit, Henderson's theory emphasizes the role of the nurse in helping the patient achieve independence, and King's theory emphasizes the importance of goal-setting and mutual planning in nursing care.

Question 14

Peplau's theory focuses on the therapeutic relationship as the key to successful nursing intervention. Which of the following is correct about Peplau's theory?

Accepted Answer

Peplau's theory describes six nursing roles (stranger, resource person, teacher, counselor, surrogate, and leader), which are flexibly used depending on the practice setting. Option A is incorrect because Peplau's theory is an application theory that emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship in nursing. Option B is incorrect because Peplau's work was not limited to oncology patients. Option D is incorrect because Peplau's nursing roles are stranger, resource person, teacher, counselor, surrogate, and leader, not mother, technician, salesman, scholar, and advocate.

Question 15

An overriding principle of Nightingale's writings on nursing dealt with which aspect of nursing?

Accepted Answer

Nightingale's writings focused heavily on the relationship between patients, health, and environment. She believed that a clean and sanitary environment was crucial for the healing of patients and emphasized the importance of nursing in promoting health and preventing illness.

Question 16

The nurse teaches the patient how to administer insulin. Before this the nurse and patient had developed a trusting relationship over several days, which included sharing feelings about having to take daily medication. The patient expressed confidence in the care provided by the nurse. The nurse could be basing care on the philosophy of

Accepted Answer

The nurse in this scenario is using the caring philosophy of Watson, which emphasizes the importance of developing a trusting, caring relationship with the patient in order to promote healing and well-being. This is evident in the fact that the nurse has taken the time to establish a trusting relationship with the patient before teaching them how to administer insulin.

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the term "theory"?

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Question 18

Which nursing theorist based her model on the belief that adaptation to changes in the environment is the basis of health?

Accepted Answer

The adaptation model developed by Sister Callista Roy is based on the belief that adaptation to changes in the environment is the basis of health. This model emphasizes the importance of assisting individuals in adapting to their environment, and focuses on four main adaptive modes: physiological, self-concept, role function, and interdependence.

Question 19

The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who is unable to feed himself and complete basic activities of daily living. The nurse does catheter care and changes the surgical dressing, as well as assisting with feeding and hygiene. The nurse could be basing care on the conceptual model of

Accepted Answer

Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory emphasizes the importance of patient's self-care abilities and the nurse's role in assisting with self-care when patients are unable to perform activities of daily living on their own. In this scenario, the patient is unable to feed himself and complete basic activities of daily living, so the nurse is assisting with these tasks while also providing catheter care and changing the surgical dressing. This aligns with Orem's theory and the focus on promoting self-care through nursing interventions.

Question 20

A patient had a significant blood loss in surgery and now has a low hemoglobin level. The patient complains of fatigue. The nurse intervenes to facilitate adaptation by establishing periods of rest and scheduling activities throughout the day. The nurse could be basing care on the conceptual model of

Accepted Answer

The nurse's intervention aligns with the Roy Adaptation Model, which focuses on helping individuals adapt to changes in their physiological needs, in this case, adapting to fatigue due to low hemoglobin by managing energy through rest and scheduled activities.

Quiz 13: Nursing Theory: The Basis for Professional Nursing