Lydia Hall's Nursing Theory Quiz

Physical and emotional support for patients, emphasizing the nurse-patient relationship.

The special nurse-patient relationship is the core of nursing.

It values each patient's uniqueness and individuality.

Minimizing errors (delay, overshoot, steady-state) while maintaining stability.

The process variable (PV) and its divergence from the set point (SP).

To generate corrective actions to reach the desired state.

Controllability and observability are also key.

Driving the control action to match the set point.

The variable being monitored and regulated in a system.

The desired value or target for a controlled variable.

The adjustments made by the controller to bring the variable closer to the set point.

The system's ability to return to equilibrium after disturbance.

The ability to manipulate the system variables to reach a desired state.

The ability to monitor the system's state through accessible variables.

Temporary deviation beyond the set point during system response.

The difference between the set point and the controlled variable at a constant.