Nursing Theories: Florence Nightingale vs. Virginia Henderson

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According to the American Nursing Association, nursing involves all of the following EXCEPT:

Promotion of illness and injury

According to Florence Nightingale, what is the role of nursing in patient recovery?

Utilizing the environment to assist in recovery

What did Virginia Henderson emphasize as the unique function of a nurse?

Assisting the individual in performing health-related activities

In nursing, what is one of the key roles related to diagnosis and treatment according to the American Nursing Association?

Prevention of illness and injury

Which organization's definition of nursing includes an emphasis on independence and recovery as rapidly as possible?

American Nursing Association

According to Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory, which of the following is NOT considered one of the five environmental factors crucial for maintaining health?

Proper nutrition

What did Florence Nightingale stress as important for maintaining client health based on her Environmental Theory?

Maintaining a noise-free environment

Virginia Henderson's Nature of Nursing Model focuses on assisting individuals in meeting how many Fundamental Needs?

14

Which of the following is NOT one of Virginia Henderson's 14 Fundamental Needs?

Walking long distances

In Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory, what do deficiencies in the five environmental factors lead to?

Lack of health or illness

Which nursing theorist is often referred to as the 'first nursing theorist'?

Florence Nightingale

Which nursing model views nursing as a service to individuals and families?

Patient-Centered Approaches to Nursing Model

Which nursing theorist proposed the concept of four conservation principles concerned with the unity and integrity of individuals?

Myra Estrin Levine

In the adaptation model by Sister Callista Roy, what is the goal of adaptation?

Enhancing life processes through adaptation

Which nursing theory emphasizes that human caring varies among cultures but is largely culturally derived?

Transcultural Nursing Model

According to Martha Rogers' Science of Unitary Human Beings, how does a unitary man interact with the environment?

Interacts continuously and creatively with the environment

Which nursing model uses therapeutic relationships between nurse and client in four phases?

Psychodynamic (Interpersonal Relations) Model

Ida Jean Orlando's Dynamic Nurse-Patient Relationship Model focuses on providing direct assistance to meet an immediate need for help in order to:

Avoid or alleviate distress or helplessness

Explore the foundational nursing theories of Florence Nightingale and Virginia Henderson, focusing on concepts like the Environmental Theory and the importance of meeting the client's basic needs. Learn about the contributions of these influential nursing theorists in shaping modern nursing practices.

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