Explanatory Theory in Nursing: Quiz & Flashcards

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What is the main focus of descriptive theories in nursing?

Predicting consequences of nursing interventions

Describing and explaining the nature of relationships between phenomena (correct)

Guiding nursing practice and predicting outcomes

Identifying nursing interventions for a phenomenon

What type of theory is concerned with guiding practice change and predicting consequences?

Needs theory

Interaction theory

Prescriptive theory (correct)

Descriptive theory

According to Afaf Ibrahim Meleis, which category of theories is concerned with helping individuals fulfill their physical and mental needs?

Outcome theories

Explanatory theories

Needs theories (correct)

Interaction theories

What is a limitation of needs theories in nursing?

They rely too much on the medical model of health Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following theorists is associated with needs theories?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of interaction theories in nursing?

Establishing and maintaining relationships Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of prescriptive theories in nursing?

To guide nursing practice and predict outcomes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a category of nursing theories according to Afaf Ibrahim Meleis?

Descriptive theories Signup and view all the answers

Which nursing theory views a person as more than the sum of their parts, inseparable from their environment?

Human Becoming Theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the core concept of Symphonological Bioethical Theory?

Agreement among rational people Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the development of Human Becoming Theory?

Rosemarie Rizzo Parse Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Swain's Role-modeling Theory?

Planning and implementing unique interventions for clients Signup and view all the answers

According to Human Becoming Theory, what are the three central themes of nursing?

Meaning, rhythmicity, and transcendence Signup and view all the answers

What is the foundation of all human interaction, according to Symphonological Bioethical Theory?

Agreement among rational people Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary aim of Abdellah's theory in nursing care?

To formulate a clear categorization of patient's problems as health needs Signup and view all the answers

What was the title of Abdellah's widely used text, published in 27 languages?

Basic Principles of Nursing Care Signup and view all the answers

Who co-authored the fifth and sixth editions of 'Textbook of Principles and Practice of Nursing'?

Virginia Henderson Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of Lydia Eloise Hall's nursing theory?

Care, Core and Cure Theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Hall's nursing theory?

To facilitate healing through interpersonal relationships Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of Hall's nursing theory in modern healthcare?

Patient involvement in healthcare decisions Signup and view all the answers

What was the original author of the 'Textbook of Principles and Practice of Nursing'?

Bertha Harmer Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Abdellah's theory?

It is activity inherently logical in nature Signup and view all the answers

Who influenced Hildegard Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations?

Henry Stack Sullivan, Percival Symonds, Abraham Maslow, and Neal Elgar Miller Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Hildegard Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory?

The nurse-client relationship Signup and view all the answers

According to Hildegard Peplau's theory, what is the outcome of the therapeutic interaction between the nurse and client?

Mutual respect and growth Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for nurses to understand according to Hildegard Peplau's theory?

The nurse's own strengths and weaknesses Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of nursing according to Hildegard Peplau's theory?

An interpersonal process of therapeutic interactions between a nurse and a client Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of communication and interviewing skills in Hildegard Peplau's theory?

They are fundamental nursing tools Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the nurse-client interaction according to Hildegard Peplau's theory?

Mutual learning and growth Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential for nurses to clearly understand themselves according to Hildegard Peplau's theory?

To promote the client's growth and avoid limiting their choices Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary outcome when a nurse provides culturally congruent care?

The patient's values, beliefs, and practices are respected and incorporated into care. Signup and view all the answers

What is the core concept emphasized in Madeleine Leininger's Cultural Care Theory?

The need for nurses to understand and respect the unique cultural values and beliefs of their patients. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Cultural Care Theory, what happens when nursing care is not culturally congruent with the patient's beliefs and values?

The patient may experience conflicts, noncompliance, and emotional distress. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Cultural Care Theory define nursing as?

A profession that incorporates scientific knowledge and human care to support patients' well-being. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Cultural Care Theory?

To discover and utilize cultural knowledge to enhance nursing care. Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of the Cultural Care Theory?

To provide culturally congruent nursing care that respects individual beliefs and values. Signup and view all the answers

How does the Cultural Care Theory view the relationship between the nurse and the patient?

The nurse and patient engage in a collaborative partnership that respects cultural differences. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the qualitative paradigm in the Cultural Care Theory?

To provide a framework for understanding and discovering the depth of human care experiences. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Nursing Theories

There are two types of descriptive theories: factor-isolating theory and explanatory theory
Factor-isolating theory describes the properties and dimensions of phenomena
Explanatory theory describes and explains the nature of relationships between phenomena

Classification of Nursing Theories

According to Afaf Ibrahim Meleis, nursing theories can be classified into three categories: needs theories, interaction theories, and outcome theories
Needs theories focus on helping individuals fulfill their physical and mental needs
Interaction theories emphasize the establishment and maintenance of relationships
Outcome theories focus on the outcomes of nursing interventions

Theories of Nursing

Orem, Henderson, and Abdella's theories are categorized under needs theories
Rosemarie Rizzo Parse's Human Becoming Theory explains that a person is more than the sum of their parts, and nursing is a human science and art that uses abstract knowledge to help people
Gladys L. Husted and James H. Husted's Symphonological Bioethical Theory is based on the concept of human rights and the essential agreement of non-aggression among rational people

Abdellah's Theory of Nursing

Abdellah's theory is intended to guide care in hospital and community settings
The theory has interrelated concepts of health and nursing problems, as well as problem-solving
Abdellah's "Basic Principles of Nursing Care" has been published in 27 languages by the International Council of Nurses

Lydia Eloise Hall's Care, Core, and Cure Nursing Theory

Hall's theory is also referred to as "The Three Interlocking Circles Theory"
The theory emphasizes the importance of interpersonal relationships with patients and facilitating healing

Hildegard Peplau's Interpersonal Relations Theory

Peplau's theory emphasizes the nurse-client relationship as the foundation of nursing practice
The theory is based on the idea that both the nurse and client mature as a result of the therapeutic interaction
Communication and interviewing skills are fundamental nursing tools
Culturally congruent nursing care contributes to the well-being of individuals, families, and communities

Madeleine M. Leininger's Cultural Care Theory

Culturally congruent nursing care can only happen when the patient's values, expressions, or patterns are known and used appropriately by the nurse
Culture care differences and similarities between the nurse and patient exist in any human culture worldwide
Clients who experience culturally incongruent nursing care may show signs of cultural conflicts, noncompliance, stresses, and ethical or moral concerns
The Cultural Care Theory defines nursing as a learned scientific and humanistic profession that focuses on human care phenomena and caring activities

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This quiz covers the two types of descriptive theories in nursing: factor-isolating and explanatory theories. It explains the differences and characteristics of these theories.

Nursing Theories: Factor-Isolating and Explanatory