Chapter 4 - Overview of adaptive modes

Question 1

What are the four adaptive modes?

Answer 1

1. Physiological Mode (9 components)
2. Self Concept Mode (physical and personal self)
3. Role Function Mode
4. Interdependence Mode

Question 2

How does RAM define integrity?

Answer 2

The degree of wholeness achieved by adapting to changes in needs. p.89

Question 3

How many components are there in the physiological mode?

Answer 3

9 components

Question 4

What is the overall need in the physiologic mode?

Answer 4

Physiologic Integrity

Question 5

The 9 components of the physiologic mode are divided into two groups. What are those two groups?

Answer 5

5 basic needs

4 Complex processes

Question 6

What are the five basic needs?

Answer 6

1. Oxygen
2. Nutrition
3. Activity and Rest
4. Elimination
5. Protection (includes immunity)

p.90

Question 7

What are the 4 complex processes?

Answer 7

1. Senses
2. Fluid and Electrolytes & Acid/Base
3. Neurologic function
4. Endocrine function

Question 8

______ ________ is defined as beliefs and feelings have about oneself at a given time. It is formed from internal perceptions and perception’s of others’ reactions.

Answer 8

Self Concept

Question 9

The self concept mode has two components. What are they?

Answer 9

1. Physical Self

2. Personal Self

Question 10

What does the physical self include?

Answer 10

1. Body sensation such as pain or fatigue.

2. Body image (the way you perceive your body…fat skinny muscular etc)

Question 11

What is the personal self composed of?

Answer 11

1. Self-consistency
2. Self-ideal “I know I can….”
3. Moral-ethical-spiritual self

Question 12

Psychic and spiritual integrity is the need in the Self-Concept (Personal Mode). It is basic to health. It is important for the nurse to assess behavior and to understand what stimuli is influencing the patient’s self concept. Why is this information important for nurses?

Answer 12

Adaptation problems in this type of integrity of self concept can interfere with the person’s ability to recover or to do what is necessary to maintain health.

Question 13

T or F: A role is defined as a set of expectations about how a person behaves toward another based on each person’s position.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

The Role Function Mode has a need for _______ integrity.

Answer 14

social

Question 15

The ___________ Mode involves giving and receiving of love, respect, value, commitment, etc.

Answer 15

Interdependence

Question 16

T or F: Through the interdependent relationship, one grows as an individual and contributes to society.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

The Interdepence need is for ________ integrity.

Hint: security in nurturing relationships.

Answer 17

Relational