Nursing Theories: Florence Nightingale vs. Virginia Henderson

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

Advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations

Prevention of illness and injury

Optimization of health and abilities

Promotion of illness and injury (correct)

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

Utilizing the environment to assist in recovery (correct)

Conducting laboratory tests

Providing medication

Performing surgery

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

Assisting the individual in performing health-related activities (correct)

Assisting with household chores

Administering medication

Providing emotional support only

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

American Nursing Association Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Maintaining a noise-free environment Signup and view all the answers

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

14 Signup and view all the answers

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

Walking long distances Signup and view all the answers

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

Lack of health or illness Signup and view all the answers

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

Florence Nightingale Signup and view all the answers

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

Patient-Centered Approaches to Nursing Model Signup and view all the answers

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

Myra Estrin Levine Signup and view all the answers

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

Enhancing life processes through adaptation Signup and view all the answers

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

Transcultural Nursing Model Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

Psychodynamic (Interpersonal Relations) Model Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nursing Definitions and Theories

Nursing involves multiple roles as defined by the American Nursing Association; one exclusion can be identified.
Florence Nightingale believed nursing plays a critical role in a patient's recovery by creating a supportive environment.
Virginia Henderson emphasized the unique function of nurses in promoting patient independence and facilitating recovery.
A key role in nursing according to the American Nursing Association includes diagnosing and treating patient conditions.

Environmental Factors in Nursing

The definition of nursing that includes a focus on independence and rapid recovery is attributed to Florence Nightingale.
Among the five environmental factors in Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory, one is not crucial for health maintenance.
Nightingale highlighted the importance of clean air, pure water, efficient drainage, cleanliness, and light in maintaining client health.

Virginia Henderson's Contributions

Virginia Henderson's Nature of Nursing Model targets assisting individuals in meeting 14 Fundamental Needs.
Not all of Virginia Henderson's 14 Fundamental Needs are universally recognized; one does not belong to her framework.
Deficiencies in the five environmental factors outlined in Nightingale's Theory can lead to adverse health outcomes.

Historical Nursing Theories

Florence Nightingale is often referred to as the 'first nursing theorist.'
The nursing model focusing on service to individuals and families is centered on holistic care.
Sister Callista Roy proposed four conservation principles linked to the unity and integrity of individuals.

Adaptation and Cultural Caring

In Sister Callista Roy's adaptation model, the goal of adaptation is to achieve overall wellness and integration of the individual.
A theory emphasizing the variability of human caring across cultures is significant, noting that it is culturally derived.
According to Martha Rogers’ Science of Unitary Human Beings, a unitary man interacts with the environment in an integral way.

Dynamic Nurse-Patient Relationships

A specific nursing model relies on therapeutic nurse-client relationships, progressing through four distinct phases.
Ida Jean Orlando's Dynamic Nurse-Patient Relationship Model focuses on addressing immediate needs through direct assistance to promote client wellbeing.

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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.