Neuman’s Systems Model

Question 1

Betty Neuman born in 1924 in Ohio,
earned her RN diploma in ___ and later advanced her education with a BS and Master’s in ____.

Answer 1

1947

Mental Health from UCLA

Question 2

She was a pioneer in ___ and published her systems model in 1982.

Answer 2

community mental health nursing

Question 3

Neuman earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 1985 and an honorary doctorate from ____ in 1988.

Answer 3

Grand Valley State University

Question 4

She was honored as an Honorary Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing for her contributions.

Answer 4

Betty Neuman

Question 5

The Neuman Systems Model, was published in ___.

The book included nursing process format and care pans, and was a total approach to client care.

Answer 5

1982

Question 6

The model was developed by Dr. Neuman as a way to teach an introductory nursing course to nursing students.

Answer 6

Systems model

Question 7

The goal of the model was to provide a wholistic overview of the physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and developmental aspects of
human beings.

Answer 7

Systems model

Question 8

The Neuman Systems Model is a dynamic, ___ approach that helps define nursing problems by viewing patients as complex systems interacting continuously with internal and external environment

Answer 8

open systems

Question 9

physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual

Answer 9

Client System

Question 10

intrapersonal, interpersonal, and extrapersonal

Answer 10

Stressors

Question 11

flexible and normal line of defense. and line of resistance

Answer 11

Line of defense and resistance

Question 12

Prevention as intervention - primary, secondary, and tertiary

Answer 12

Prevention as intervention

Question 13

What are the 5 things mentioned?

Answer 13

Client System
Stressors
Line of defense and resistance
Prevention as intervention
Reconstitution

Question 14

provides a structured approach for nurses to assess patients holistically, anticipate stressors, and implement interventions at various prevention levels to help patients regain or maintain

Answer 14

Betty Neuman’s Systems Model

Question 15

The model is highly adaptable, suitable for various nursing settings (hospitals, community care, mental health) and patient groups (individuals,
families, communities)

Answer 15

Neuman’s System’s Model

Question 16

Neuman’s model is ___, applying
equally to individuals, families, groups, or communities.

Answer 16

versatile

Question 17

The terminology used can be challenging for new nurses or healthcare providers to grasp and implement. The model’s focus on ___ may overshadow other crucial nursing aspects, such as patient personal experiences and the nurse-patient relationship.

Answer 17

systems and stress

Question 18

An open client system in reciprocal interaction with the environment. Each person has a core structure protected by lines of delense and resistance to help cope with stressors

Answer 18

Person

Question 19

Concerned with the whole person, to help clients achieve, maintain, or regain stability by assessing their needs and using prevention as intervention-primary, secondary, or tertiary—to protect or restore health.

Answer 19

Nursing