Chapter 4

Question 1

Theory helps ____________

Answer 1

describe and predict

Question 2

Domain

Answer 2

perspective and knowledge of practice and history

Question 3

Paradigm

Answer 3

links science, philosophy, and theories accepted and applied by discipline

Question 4

Nursing increases if ______

Answer 4

person + health + environment + nursing

Question 5

Nursing process =

Answer 5

method of applying the theory or knowledge

Question 6

Person =

Answer 6

knowledge

Question 7

Health =

Answer 7

dynamic

Question 8

Environment =

Answer 8

surrounds self

Question 9

Nursing =

Answer 9

diagnosis, autonomy, ADPIE

Question 10

Theories contain:

Answer 10

1. perspective/view situations
2. organize data
3. Analyze info. - method

Question 11

Independent Nursing Intervention:

Answer 11

re positioning, safety checks, ambulate, etc.

Question 12

Types of Theories

Answer 12

Grand
Middle range
Descriptive
Prescriptive

Question 13

Grand theory

Answer 13

Broad

Question 14

Middle range theory

Answer 14

limited info

Question 15

Descriptive theory

Answer 15

describe phenomena, why it occurred, patient assumptions

Question 16

Prescriptive theory

Answer 16

address interventions, consequences of intervention

Question 17

Maslow’s Pyramid

Answer 17

Bottom to top: Physical needs –> Safety –> Love/belonging –> Self Esteem –> Self Actualization

**Nursing primary focus is on Physical needs and Safety

Question 18

Nightingale

Answer 18

Sanitation and environment = descriptive

Question 19

Peplau

Answer 19

interpersonal relations between nurse, patient, and family = relationship development

Question 20

Henderson

Answer 20

14 basic needs = contribute to health recovery/ or peaceful death (holistic)

Question 21

Orem

Answer 21

patient’s self care needs = goal is for patient to manage health care problems

Question 22

Leininger

Answer 22

trans cultural care diversity

-considers social structure factor

Question 23

Neuman

Answer 23

stress and patients reactions to stress

• role of nursing is to stabilize the patient or situation
• internal and external

Question 24

Roy

Answer 24

adaptive system – change with

• patient cannot adapt to stresses, nursing is needed
  ex. diet, exercise, medication size, etc.

Question 25

Watson

Answer 25

focuses mainly on caring and then health, preventing illness

Question 26

Benner and Wrubel

Answer 26

caring is central

Question 27

Nursing knowledge is

Answer 27

theoretical and practical