Questions and Answers
What is one of the four major attributes of a human being related to cultural development?
Which nursing concept describes man as a set of interrelated subsystems?
What approach focuses on the total behavior of man in relation to society?
According to Rogers, how is man characterized in contrast to his components?
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What does the subordinate system in man encompass?
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Which of the following best describes the perspective that individuals are similar due to their shared anatomical structure?
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What aspect of a person emphasizes their uniqueness in terms of individual traits and personalities?
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In the model presented, what are the three great virtues all men are endowed with as spiritual beings?
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According to the biopsychosocial perspective, what characterizes the way individuals differ from each other?
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What does the subsystem that includes 'cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems' refer to in relation to man?
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Study Notes
Concept of Man in Nursing
- Understanding human beings is crucial for delivering individualized, holistic, ethical, and quality nursing care.
Major Approaches to Understanding Human Beings
- Atomistic Approach: Emphasizes knowledge about the structure of the human body.
- Holistic Approach: Framework for observing human behavior in relation to society.
Four Major Attributes of Human Beings
- Capacity for Abstract Thought: Ability to think and conceptualize beyond concrete information.
- Family Formation: Importance of familial relationships in human development.
- Territoriality: Natural tendency to establish and maintain a personal territory.
- Language Use: Ability to use verbal symbols, crucial for cultural development and communication.
Nursing Concepts of Man
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Biological Being: Composed of two systems:
- Subordinate System: Internal, constantly interacting with a changing environment (Roy).
- Super ordinate System: External, includes society and community.
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Unified Whole: Human beings are interconnected parts functioning together to achieve specific purposes (Rogers).
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Non-sum of Parts: A person is more than just the sum of their physical parts, possessing unique characteristics (Rogers).
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Subsystems and Suprasystems:
- Subsystems include cells, tissues, organs, and systems within the body.
- Suprasystems encompass family, community, and society, all influencing the individual.
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Unity of Functioning: Man is biologically, symbolically, and socially active, engaging in self-care for well-being (Orem).
Multidimensional Nature of Man
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Similarity Among All:
- Anatomically similar and sharing 14 fundamental needs (Henderson).
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Individual Similarities:
- Interests, hobbies, beliefs, cultural background, gender, race, profession, and body structure contribute to individual identity.
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Uniqueness of Individuals: Everyone possesses distinct personality traits that define their uniqueness.
Biopsychosocial and Spiritual Aspects
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Biological, Psychological, and Social Being:
- Irreplaceability and diversity among individuals emphasize that no two people think or experience life the same way (Roy).
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Spiritual Being:
- Human beings possess spirituality, believing in a higher power and endowed with virtues of faith, hope, and charity.
Vital Reparative Process
- Individuals engage in complex reparative processes to combat disease, while being somewhat passive in influencing their environment or the care provided by nurses (Nightingale).
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of nursing practice as discussed in Chapter 1 of NCM 103. Students will explore the attributes of human beings and basic nursing concepts. Gain insights into both atomistic and holistic approaches to understanding nursing and human needs.
