Major Concepts - Henderson's Basic Human Needs Theory (P/GT)

Question 1

What is the role of the nurse?

Answer 1

Help a person complete task that they would normally do unaided given the necessary will, knowledge, or strength

Assist patients in activities that contribute to health, recovery, or to a peaceful death

Help person to gain independence

Question 2

What is the purpose of this theory?

Answer 2

To guide practice and education for nurses/students

Question 3

List the physiological basic human needs (8/14)

Answer 3

1. Breathing
2. Eating/drinking
3. Bodily elimination
4. Sleeping/resting
5. Adequate cleanliness
6. Proper clothing/maintenance of body temp/skin integrity
7. Avoiding danger to self and others
8. Comfortable body positions/postures

Question 4

List the non-physiological basic human needs (6/14)

Answer 4

9. Communicating with other meaningfully
10. Appropriate developmental tasks
11. Opportunities to learn and satisfy curiosity
12. Worshipping according to one’s faith
13. Play and leisure activities
14. Work that offers sense of accomplishment

Question 5

List 5 nursing care activities

Answer 5

1. Respiration
2. Eating and drinking
3. Elimination
4. Postures and ambulation
5. Sleep and rest requirements