18 Questions
Which term describes simple or complex ideas that relate to an object or event within nursing theories?
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What is Orem's self-care deficit theory mainly focused on?
Explaining how nurses assist patients
What is the main purpose of a nursing theory?
To describe, explain, predict, or prescribe nursing care
Which of the following best defines 'concepts' in the context of nursing theories?
Simple or complex ideas related to an object or event
What do assumptions do in relation to nursing theories?
'Taken-for-granted' statements explaining theory components
How do nursing theories help nurses organize data and interpret information about patients?
By providing a perspective for assessing patients and organizing data
What major concept of the theory involves providing fresh air, light, warmth, cleanliness, quiet, and adequate nutrition?
Ventilation and warming
Which major assumption of the theory states that nursing is a calling?
Nursing is achieved through environmental alteration
Who is credited with developing the term 'psychodynamic nursing'?
The Mother of modern Psychiatric Nursing
Which major concept of the theory emphasizes the importance of health of houses and bed and bedding?
Cleanliness of the area
In which year was the Theory of Interpersonal Relations published by the American nurse theorist mentioned in the text?
1952
Which major assumption of the theory stresses the requirement for nursing to have a specific educational base?
Nursing requires a specific educational base
What does the domain of a profession provide?
Central concepts, values and beliefs, phenomena of interest, central problems of a discipline
Which of the following is included in the domain of nursing according to the text?
Person, environment, health, and nursing
What is the paradigm in nursing useful for describing?
The domain of a discipline
In the context of nursing theories, what does the term 'person' refer to?
Individual patients, groups, families, and communities
What does the nursing paradigm link according to the text?
Knowledge of science, philosophy, and accepted theories within the discipline
What is the main focus of the domain in nursing theories?
Subject, central concepts, values and beliefs of a discipline
Test your understanding of the evolution of nursing globally and locally, as well as the roles of nurses in patient care. Explore the suppositions and systems of ideas proposed in the nursing profession.
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