Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory Overview

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Which factor does NOT affect an individual's self-care agency?

  • Socio-cultural orientation
  • Favorite hobbies (correct)
  • Family system factors
  • Resource adequacy and availability

How does age influence self-care agency?

  • Younger individuals need more complex health care systems.
  • Older individuals have less responsibility for their self-care.
  • Age does not impact the ability to engage in self-care.
  • Older adults may experience limitations affecting their self-care. (correct)

Which basic conditioning factor may directly influence the accessibility of health resources?

  • Gender
  • Developmental state
  • Environmental factors (correct)
  • Patterns of living

What aspect does NOT categorize as a basic conditioning factor for self-care agency?

<p>Modern technology usage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best illustrates a socio-cultural orientation affecting self-care agency?

<p>Cultural beliefs about health and wellness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory?

<p>The ability of individuals to perform self-care (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of Orem's theory addresses situations where individuals cannot fulfill their self-care needs?

<p>The Self-Care Deficit Theory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many interrelated theories compose Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory?

<p>Three (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory within Orem's framework specifically focuses on the nursing processes and interactions necessary for providing care?

<p>The Theory of Nursing Systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is not included in Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory?

<p>The Theory of Health Promotion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily defined as the practice of activities initiated by individuals for their own well-being?

<p>Self-care (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of self-care as described in the content?

<p>Sustaining personal development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is NOT related to the definition of self-care provided here?

<p>Shared responsibilities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of self-care, which of the following activities would least likely be classified as self-care?

<p>Participating in a community health program (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of self-care emphasizes the individual's role in their health management?

<p>Personal initiative (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of developmental requisites?

<p>Facilitating known developmental processes across the life cycle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best illustrates an example of adjusting to developmental requisites?

<p>Adjusting to a new job or dealing with changes in physical appearance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do developmental requisites influence individuals throughout their lives?

<p>They promote adaptive behaviors to dynamic life changes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding developmental requisites?

<p>They are irrelevant to an individual's career progress. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant transformations may be associated with developmental requisites?

<p>Adjustments to new jobs and changes in appearance due to aging (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines universal requisites in the context of self-care?

<p>Basic needs and activities essential for all individuals to maintain life processes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is NOT considered a universal requisite?

<p>Participating in structured psychotherapy sessions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of universal requisites?

<p>To maintain integrity of human structure and functioning. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions might be categorized as activities of daily living?

<p>Performing daily self-hygiene practices. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do universal requisites relate to hazards to life and well-being?

<p>They aim to prevent hazards by ensuring basic needs are met. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which health deviation requisite involves understanding the impact of medical conditions on daily life?

<p>Being aware and attending to the effects and results of pathologic conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the health deviation requisite of learning to live with pathologic conditions primarily promote?

<p>A lifestyle that encourages ongoing personal development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the requisite concerned with implementing prescribed treatments?

<p>Effectively carrying out medically prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic measures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of seeking and securing appropriate medical assistance as a health deviation requisite?

<p>Accessing timely and suitable medical care (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Orem's general theory of nursing related to self-care deficit?

<p>The identification of when nursing intervention is necessary (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is NOT identified by Orem as a way to assist individuals with self-care deficits?

<p>Promoting community wellness programs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of health deviation requisites, what role does attending to the effects of pathologic conditions play?

<p>It contributes to an understanding of one’s health state and its management (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best defines a self-care deficit?

<p>The inability to perform self-care activities effectively or continuously (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situation would nursing intervention be deemed necessary according to Orem's theory?

<p>When an adult is unable to consistently provide effective self-care (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities would be considered under 'providing and maintaining an environment that supports personal development'?

<p>Creating a safe space that encourages independence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Orem's model of nursing?

<p>To identify when nursing intervention is needed based on self-care. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Orem’s model, what happens when therapeutic self-care demands exceed an individual's self-care abilities?

<p>Nursing intervention becomes necessary. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the five areas of activity defined by Orem for nursing practice?

<p>Entering into and maintaining nurse-patient relationships. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Orem's model, what is suggested to be essential for patients before they can be discharged from nursing care?

<p>Sufficient self-care abilities to meet demands. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Orem’s model characterize the relationship between nursing activities and patient care?

<p>Nursing activities help define the scope of nursing practice. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary responsibility of nursing regarding patient assistance?

<p>Determining if and how patients can be helped through nursing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does nursing address patient needs?

<p>By responding to patient's requests, desires, and needs for nurse contacts and assistance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does nursing play in the integration of care?

<p>Nursing coordinates and integrates nursing with the patient's daily living and other health services. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what manner can nursing prescribe help to patients?

<p>By prescribing, providing, and regulating direct help to patients in the form of nursing. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What important aspect of nursing is reflected in its responsibilities?

<p>Nursing integrates patient needs with healthcare and social services. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily emphasized in the concept of nursing agency?

<p>The specialized abilities enabling nursing care provision (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the essence of self-care agency within nursing?

<p>The capability to help individuals meet therapeutic self-care demands (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is best aligned with the functions of a nurse within the scope of nursing agency?

<p>To establish legitimate interpersonal relationships that facilitate care (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you characterize the role of education in developing nursing agency?

<p>Education enhances the capabilities of nurses to care effectively (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does nursing agency contribute to patient self-care?

<p>It supports individuals in regulating their self-care activities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory

  • Theory of Self-Care: Individuals are responsible for their own health and well-being.
  • Self-Care Deficit Theory: Nursing is needed when individuals cannot fully meet their own self-care needs.
  • Theory of Nursing Systems: Provides a framework for nursing interventions.
  • Self-Care: Activities individuals perform to maintain health and well-being.
  • Self-Care Agency: An individual's ability to perform self-care activities.
  • Basic Conditioning Factors: Factors that influence an individual's ability to engage in self-care.
    • Age
    • Gender
    • Developmental State
    • Socio-cultural Orientation
    • Health Care System Factors
    • Family System Factors
    • Patterns of Living
    • Environmental Factors
    • Resource Adequacy and Availability
  • Therapeutic Self-Care Demand: Actions required to meet individual self-care needs.
  • Self-Care Requisites: Needs that must be met to maintain health.
    • Universal Requisites:
      • Common to all people (air, water, food, elimination, etc.)
      • Associated with life processes
    • Developmental Requisites:
      • Related to specific life stages and changes.
    • Health Deviation Requisites:
      • Related to illness, injury, or disability.
  • Self-Care Deficit: Inability to perform necessary self-care activities.
  • Nursing Intervention: Provides assistance when self-care deficits exist.
    • Acting or doing for another
    • Guiding and directing
    • Providing physical or psychological support
    • Providing and maintaining a supportive environment
    • Teaching
  • Orem's Model of Nursing: Shows the relationship between self-care abilities, demands, and nursing intervention.
  • Nursing Activities: Define the scope of nursing practice.
    • Entering into and maintaining a therapeutic relationship with the patient
    • Determining if and how nursing can help the patient
    • Responding to patient requests for assistance
    • Providing direct nursing care
    • Coordinating care with other services
  • Nursing Agency: Specialized abilities nurses use to provide care.
    • The developed capabilities of educated nurses that empower them to represent themselves as nurses
    • Acting, knowing, and helping individuals meet their therapeutic self-care demands
    • Regulating development or exercise of self-care

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