Nursing Theorist

Question 1

Barnum defines theory as what?

Answer 1

A construct that accounts for or organizes some phenomenon. A nursing theory, then, describes or explains nursing

Question 2

This theory has a goal to develop interpersonal interaction between client and nurse

Answer 2

Hildegard Peplau - Interpersonal Relations Theory

Question 3

The goal is to help client gain independence as rapidly as possible

Answer 3

Virginia Henderson - 14 Nursing Needs Theory

Question 4

The goal is to deliver nursing care for whole individual

Answer 4

Faye Glenn Abdellah - 21 Nursing Problems

Question 5

Goal is to reduce stress so that client can recover quickly as possible

Answer 5

Dorothy Johnson - Behavioral System Model

Question 6

Joyce Travelbee theory, which is Human-to-Human Relationship Model of Nursing has the goal of what?

Answer 6

To help client and family to cope with and find meaning in experience of illness

Question 7

Martha Rogers’s theory goals to help client achieve maximal level of wellness

Answer 7

Science of Unitary Human Beings Nursing Conceptual Model

Question 8

The goal is to use communication to help client to reestablish positive adaptation to environment.

Answer 8

Imogene King - Goal Attainment Theory/General Systems Framework Nursing Conceptual Model

Question 9

Dorothea Orem has the goal to care for and help client to attain self-care

Answer 9

Self-care deficit theory

Question 10

This theory has the goal to assist individuals, families, and groups to attain and maintain maximal level of total wellness by purposeful interventions

Answer 10

Betty Neuman - System Model

Question 11

The goal is to identify types or demands placed on client and client’s adaptation to them

Answer 11

Sr. Callista Roy - Adaptation Model

Question 12

Jean Watson’s theory wants to meet the goal that promotes health, and prevent illness

Answer 12

Philosophy and Theory of Transpersonal Caring

Question 13

This theory has the goal to use conservation activities aimed at optimal use of client’s resources

Answer 13

Myra Estrine Levine - Conservation Model

Question 14

What are the five (5) environmental factors identified by F. NIghtingale?

Answer 14

Fresh air
Pure water
Efficient drainage
Cleanliness/Sanitation
Light/Direct sunlight

Question 15

The most important practical lessons that can be given to nurses is to teach them the __________________

Answer 15

what-to-observe-how-to-observe