Theoretical Foundation of Nursing Week 2
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What are concepts primarily considered in the context of theories?

  • The basic set of rules governing practice
  • The final outcomes of nursing interventions
  • The vehicles of thought that involve images (correct)
  • Essential components of patient care

    • Which term refers to the general statement of a discipline that forms a framework for more specific models?

  • Metaparadigm (correct)
  • Process
  • Domain
  • Paradigm

    • What is the primary purpose of nursing theories?

  • To regulate nursing education standards
  • To establish a code of ethics for nurses
  • To assess patient satisfaction accurately
  • To improve patient care (correct)

    • Which of the following best describes a model in nursing theory?

    <p>A representation showing interactions among concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does the term 'paradigm' encompass within nursing?

    <p>A widely accepted value system and worldview</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following concepts is NOT one of the four major concepts of the nursing metaparadigm?

    <p>Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are propositions in the context of nursing theories?

    <p>Statements describing relationships between concepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to organized steps intended to achieve a specific outcome in nursing?

    <p>Process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nursing theorist emphasized the importance of the interpersonal relationship between nurse and patient?

    <p>Hildegard E. Peplau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first phase in Peplau's nurse-patient relationship model?

    <p>Orientation Phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of critical thinking represents the necessary mindset required for effective practice?

    <p>Attitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theorist defined nursing as doing for others what they cannot do for themselves?

    <p>Virginia Henderson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Orem’s theory, what is defined as the inability to meet daily self-care requirements?

    <p>Self-Care Deficit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT included in the six nursing standards of practice outlined by the American Nurses Association?

    <p>Documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the process of nursing, what is the last step in the nursing process?

    <p>Evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Florence Nightingale's nursing theory?

    <p>Creating a supportive healing environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subsystem is NOT part of Johnson's Behavioral System?

    <p>Cognitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory?

    <p>Providing conditions for natural healing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Faye Abdellah's nursing approach?

    <p>Patient-centered care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nursing theory emphasizes the importance of the nurse-client relationship?

    <p>Theory of Interpersonal Relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Orlando, what begins the nursing process?

    <p>Patient's behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who introduced the Nursing Need Theory, focusing on 14 fundamental needs?

    <p>Virginia Henderson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept is associated with Lydia E. Hall's care model for patients over 16?

    <p>Care, Core, Cure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of Betty Neuman's Systems Model?

    <p>To reduce stress for the patient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of Wiedenbach's prescriptive theory of nursing?

    <p>The central purpose of the nurse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dorothea Orem's Self-Care Theory is meant for clients who are unable to:

    <p>Fulfill their biological, psychological, developmental, or social needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Joyce Travelbee's nursing perspective emphasizes the importance of which process?

    <p>Interpersonal processes with clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theorist viewed individuals as a set of interrelated systems striving for balance?

    <p>Sr.Callista Roy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Abdellah identified how many nursing problems essential for patient growth?

    <p>21</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jean Watson's philosophy of caring emphasizes the integration of which aspects in nursing practice?

    <p>Humanistic aspects and scientific knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes a nurse's role according to Wiedenbach?

    <p>To validate patients' needs and provide assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pivotal change did Faye Abdellah's Typology of 21 Nursing Problems encourage in nursing?

    <p>A shift from a disease-centered to a patient-centered approach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of Nola J. Pender's Health Promotion Model?

    <p>To achieve outcomes of health-promoting behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following stages is not part of Patricia Benner's five stages of skill acquisition?

    <p>Intermediate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Chronic Illness Trajectory Framework, which phase comes after 'trajectory onset'?

    <p>Stable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Anne Boykin and Savina Schoenhofer, which statement best describes nursing as a discipline?

    <p>It responds to a social call using a body of knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of Katharine Kolcaba's Comfort Theory?

    <p>Health-seeking behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four stages described by Ramona Mercer in the process of becoming a mother?

    <p>Commitment, Acquaintance, Moving toward normal, Maternal identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of transition is NOT identified by Afaf Meleis in her theory of transitions?

    <p>Cultural</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a property of the transition experience according to Afaf Meleis?

    <p>Change and difference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Philosophy and Theoretical Concepts in Nursing

    • Philosophy encompasses beliefs and values that characterize a group or discipline.
    • Theory refers to logical propositions that guide actions, explanations, and phenomenon control.
    • Concepts are fundamental elements forming the basis of theories and enabling thought processes.
    • Models visually represent relationships among concepts, highlighting theoretical interactions and practical applications.
    • Conceptual frameworks group related ideas and concepts, often intersecting with conceptual models and grand theories.
    • Propositions articulate relationships between concepts, while domains define the scope of a profession.
    • Processes are structured sequences designed to achieve specific outcomes.
    • A paradigm is a collective understanding of reality, influencing worldviews and value systems.
    • Metaparadigm encompasses overarching concepts in nursing: Person, Environment, Health, and Nursing, aiming to enhance patient care.

    History of Nursing Theories

    • Emergence of nursing theories in the late 1800s paralleled the professionalization of nursing education.
    • Florence Nightingale: Environmental Theory focused on creating healing conditions.
    • Hildegard Peplau: Theory of Interpersonal Relations emphasized the nurse-client relationship across four phases: Orientation, Identification, Exploitation, Resolution.
    • Virginia Henderson: Nursing Need Theory defined nursing as aiding individuals in independence toward 14 fundamentals.
    • Faye Abdellah: Identified 21 Nursing Problems shifting from a disease-centered to a patient-centered framework.
    • Ida Jean Orlando: Nursing Process Theory focused on a reciprocal relationship between patient and nurse.
    • Martha Rogers: Unitary Human Being theory emphasized human interconnectedness in health.
    • Dorothea Orem: Self-Care Theory stressed the importance of clients meeting their own health needs.
    • Imogene King: Theory of Goal Attainment centered on partnerships in achieving health goals.
    • Betty Neuman: Systems Model aimed for stress reduction as the core outcome.
    • Sr. Callista Roy: Adaptation Model emphasized balance among interrelated systems.
    • Jean Watson: Human Caring Theory integrated humanistic values with scientific knowledge.

    Core Values in Nursing

    • Love of Country: Commitment to environmental and cultural preservation.
    • Love of People: Respect for individual dignity across diverse groups.
    • Caring at the Core of Nursing: Focus on compassion, conscience, competence, confidence, and commitment.
    • Love of God: Spiritual aspect underpinning nursing practice.

    Nursing Process and Critical Thinking

    • The nursing process includes Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcomes Identification, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation, as outlined by the American Nurses Association.
    • Critical thinking is a disciplined artistry utilizing the best reasoning in varied circumstances, comprising specialized knowledge, experience, competencies, attitudes, and standards.

    Application of Nursing Theories in Practice

    • Nightingale’s theory emphasizes supportive environments as key to self-healing.
    • Peplau underscores the importance of interpersonal relations through distinct phases in nurse-patient interactions.
    • Henderson defines nursing roles focused on compensating for patient deficiencies in health and well-being.
    • Orem presents a structured view of self-care processes and patient dependencies influenced by characteristics like age and gender.
    • Johnson highlights nursing's focus on behavioral systems and related subsystems.
    • Orlando advocates for a systematic nursing process driven by patient behavior and reactions.
    • Hall differentiates care, core, and cure in nursing roles.
    • Abdellah introduces patient-centered care by identifying problems necessitating nursing intervention.
    • Wiedenbach emphasizes the nurse’s purpose and patient needs in care delivery.
    • Travelbee stresses the importance of empathy and interpersonal relations in nursing.
    • Pender developed the Health Promotion Model aimed at encouraging health-enhancing behaviors.
    • Benner describes the development of nursing expertise through five specific stages.
    • Corbin and Strauss provide the Chronic Illness Trajectory Framework to understand illness courses.
    • Boykin and Schoenhofer assert nursing as an act of caring grounded in human connection.
    • Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory defines parameters of comfort in nursing care.
    • Mercer identifies stages involved in the process of becoming a mother, essential for maternal care.
    • Meleis's transitions theory details experiences across four transition types and highlights critical transition properties.

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    Explore the philosophical underpinnings of nursing in this quiz focused on Week 2 of the course. Delve into key concepts, theories, and the values that shape the nursing discipline. Strengthen your understanding of how these foundational ideas influence practice.

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