Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Henderson.
B)   Nightingale.
C)   Roy.
D)   Watson. A

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Orem
B)   King
C)   Roy
D)   Watson A

Question 3

Watson's 10 caritas processes include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   The promotion of interpersonal teaching-learning
B)   The participation in recreation
C)   The instillation of faith-hope
D)   Avoidance of injuring others
E)   Assistance with the gratification of human needs A, C, E

Question 4

What are the reasons nursing theory is important to the profession? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Nursing theory is used to guide research but not practice.
B)   The goal of nursing theory is to support excellence in practice.
C)   Nursing as a profession becomes stronger when nursing knowledge is built on sound theory.
D)   Theory is a useful tool for reasoning, critical thinking, and decision making.
E)   Nursing theory is used by other disciplines.

Question 5

The nurse has established a relationship with a patient in whom asthma was recently diagnosed. Through their interactions, the nurse helps the patient understand the mechanism of asthma and develop the skills to use a spacer with the inhaler. The nurse could be basing care on the theory of

Accepted Answer

A)   Leininger.
B)   Peplau.
C)   Orlando.
D)   Neuman.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)   conceptual model.
B)   metaparadigm.
C)   philosophy.
D)   theory.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)   conceptual model.
B)   metaparadigm.
C)   philosophy.
D)   theory.

Question 8

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

A)   Orem
B)   Henderson
C)   Watson
D)   King

Question 9

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

A)   Henderson.
B)   Nightingale.
C)   Roy.
D)   Watson.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Need for work
B)   Sleep and rest
C)   Spirituality
D)   Sexuality

Question 11

The nurse is caring for a young Hispanic patient after surgery. The patient hesitates when the nurse asks about meal selections from the menu. When the parents return, the nurse asks them what foods are eaten when one is ill. The nurse could be basing care on the theory of

Accepted Answer

A)   Leininger.
B)   Neuman.
C)   Orlando.
D)   Peplau.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Watson
B)   Roy
C)   King
D)   Orem

Question 13

Nursing theory provides a foundation for theory-based practice and curriculum development. Which is a primary reason for incorporating theory into education?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nursing theory helps nurses explain their practice to members of other disciplines.
B)   Nursing theory helps transmit knowledge to new professional nurses.
C)   Nursing theory contributes to professional autonomy, an important characteristic of all professions.
D)   Nursing theory is taught as a guide to nursing practice and to teach students care within the unique perspective of nursing.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Orem
B)   Watson
C)   Henderson
D)   King

Question 15

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

A)   adaptation.
B)   caring.
C)   self-care.
D)   homeostasis.

Question 16

The metaparadigm of nursing consists of which concepts? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   Environment
B)   Health
C)   Caring
D)   Nursing
E)   Person

Question 17

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

A)   It is a grand theory that demonstrates that defining nursing was more important than application to practice.
B)   Her theory developed from her work with oncology patients.
C)   The theory describes six key nursing roles that are flexibly used, depending on the practice setting.
D)   Her theory describes nursing roles as mother, technician, salesman, scholar, and advocate.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)   conceptual model.
B)   metaparadigm.
C)   philosophy.
D)   theory.

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

A)   Johnson.
B)   King.
C)   Orem.
D)   Roy.

Question 20

Leininger's theory uses the sunrise model. What is the major premise of Leininger's theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nursing care should be culturally congruent.
B)   Nursing care is based on personal, interpersonal, and social systems.
C)   Nursing care is a deliberate action based on observation.
D)   Nursing care is only possible after scientific evaluation.

Exam 13: Nursing Theory: The Basis for Professional Nursing

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

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

Watson's 10 caritas processes include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

What are the reasons nursing theory is important to the profession? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse has established a relationship with a patient in whom asthma was recently diagnosed. Through their interactions, the nurse helps the patient understand the mechanism of asthma and develop the skills to use a spacer with the inhaler. The nurse could be basing care on the theory of

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

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

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?

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

The nurse is caring for a young Hispanic patient after surgery. The patient hesitates when the nurse asks about meal selections from the menu. When the parents return, the nurse asks them what foods are eaten when one is ill. The nurse could be basing care on the theory of

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

Nursing theory provides a foundation for theory-based practice and curriculum development. Which is a primary reason for incorporating theory into education?

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

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

The metaparadigm of nursing consists of which concepts? (Select all that apply.)

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?

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

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

Leininger's theory uses the sunrise model. What is the major premise of Leininger's theory?