Theoretical Foundations in Nursing

Independent functions facilitate reflection, questioning, and critical thinking about nursing actions.

Theories provide a framework for generating knowledge and allow students to practice critical thinking.

Nursing philosophy is the most abstract type of theory that defines the meaning of nursing phenomena.

<p>Nursing conceptual models are comprehensive nursing theories that address the nursing metaparadigm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps identify questions for study and validates nursing interventions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prominent theorists include Nightingale, Watson, Ray, and Benner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Theories provide a systematic approach to understanding and implementing nursing interventions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Theories enable nurses to structure their practice and question the rationale behind nursing actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Grand Nursing Theories are broader concepts derived from nursing philosophies, while Middle-Range Theories are more specific and address particular nursing practice situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>These theorists developed foundational concepts that guide nursing care and inform nursing practice by predicting client outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The nursing paradigm includes conceptual models, meta-paradigm, and the framework guiding nursing practice and philosophy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Holistic health implies the unity of mind, body, and soul in achieving well-being and optimal functioning of individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A conceptual framework in nursing serves as a structural guide that organizes concepts and theories to enhance nursing practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Client interaction is significant as it reflects the dynamic relationship between nurses and clients, impacting the effectiveness of care provided.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In Orem's nursing theory, self-care is crucial for individuals to maintain their health and well-being, empowering them to manage their own health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Middle-range theories assist nursing research by providing specific frameworks to examine and test nursing practices and interventions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary goal of RA 9003 is to manage solid waste disposal and promote environmental sanitation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frequent handwashing helps to prevent the spread of germs and infectious diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Planting more trees and monitoring vehicle smoke emissions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Boiling water when in doubt about its potability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The program encourages personal responsibility and community participation in maintaining cleanliness and sanitation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regular declogging prevents blockages that can lead to sewage overflow and environmental hazards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conserving water is crucial for sustainability and ensures the availability of clean water for future generations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One important aspect is that caring is central to nursing practice and fosters a therapeutic relationship with patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide specialized assistance to individuals with disabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-care promotes personal well-being by allowing individuals to meet their own health needs and engage in personal development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-Care Requisites are the actions or requirements individuals must meet to achieve well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The environmental dimensions include physical, chemical, and biological features such as pollution and weather conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-knowledge enables individuals to interpret their experiences and engage in deliberate actions that enhance their well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two elements of self-care requisites are the ability to perform necessary actions for well-being and awareness of time frames.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Community plays a crucial role in providing the socioeconomic support needed for effective self-care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Practitioners guide individuals to intelligently participate in their medical care by fostering self-awareness and self-advocacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Orem defines nursing as a human service focused on helping clients establish or identify self-care activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<ol> <li>Maintenance of a sufficient intake of air. 2. Maintenance of sufficient intake of food. 3. Maintenance of sufficient intake of water.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maintaining a balance between activity and rest is important for physical health and overall well-being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-care agency refers to the complex ability of individuals to know and meet their ongoing self-care requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Orem's model emphasizes the prevention of hazards as a crucial requisite for maintaining human functioning and health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The maintenance of balance between solitude and social interaction is vital for emotional health and personal development.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The agent is the individual responsible for meeting the needs of a person or someone who can engage in actions to support health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promoting human functioning within social groups is essential for achieving individual potential and fulfilling social interconnectedness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-care requisites are essential needs for individuals who are ill or injured, particularly those with specific pathological conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Therapeutic self-care demand refers to the total activities required to manage an existing disease or illness effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A self-care deficit occurs when an individual's self-care capabilities are inadequate to meet their therapeutic self-care demands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nursing agency encompasses the established capabilities of nurses to perform care activities that assist clients in meeting their health demands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nursing systems involve a series of deliberate actions performed by nurses in coordination with patients to facilitate their care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supportive-educational methods aim to empower patients by providing them with knowledge and support to improve their self-care abilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formative evaluation assesses whether the client has successfully re-established their self-care capabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nurses can assist clients with a self-care deficit by providing necessary care and education tailored to their specific needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers