NUR 203 PEDIATRIC NURSING EXAM 1 2026
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE SOLVED
QUESTION SET
◉ Which nursing theory is the nurse exhibiting when teaching the
diabetic patient the correct procedure for blood glucose monitoring?
Answer: Dorothea Orem
◉ The nurse reflects which theory when helping the patient become as
independent as possible before discharge from the hospital? Answer:
Virginia Henderson
◉ Which overlapping phases are concepts included in Hildegard
Peplau's Theory of interpersonal relations?
-Independence
-Orientation
-Resonancy
-Working
-Resolution Answer: -Orientation
-Working
-Resolution
,◉ The nurse and patient worked together to facilitate communication
when the patient was unable to communicate verbally. Whose theory did
the nurse exhibit when caring for this patient? Answer: Imogene King
◉ The nurse implemented strict infection control procedures for an
immunocompromised patient. Whose theory did the nurse exhibit when
caring for this patient? Answer: Florence Nightingale
◉ The nurse facilitated extended visiting hours and offered additional
support to the family of a dying patient. Whose theory did the nurse
exhibit when caring for this family? Answer: Jean Watson
◉ The nurse explained the need for, and advantage of, receiving pain
medication before ambulating to a patient who is first day post-operative
from abdominal surgery. Whose theory did the nurse exhibit with this
patient? Answer: Virginia Henderson
◉ The nurse is teaching a recently diagnosed diabetic patient to
administer insulin injections. Whose theory was the nurse
demonstrating? Answer: Dorothea Orem
◉ The nurse is implementing concepts from which theory when
facilitating a group discussion that involves problem-solving and
interpersonal processes? Answer: Hildegard Peplau
, ◉ The nurse recognizes that the patient seems disinterested when
discussing needed dietary changes. Based on Lewis's Change Theory,
which stage does the patient's disinterest represent? Answer: Unfreezing
◉ A patient who is physically stable and healing is withdrawn and
refusing treatment following an auto accident which he suffered an
amputated limb. Which theory would be beneficial if applied to this
patient's care? Answer: Rosenstock
◉ Which of Paul's critical thinking skills will the nurse use when
developing a care plan for a newly admitted patient?
-Experience
-Reasoning
-Proficiency
-Observation
-Deduction Answer: -Experience
-Reasoning
-Observation
◉ According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, a patient who is unable to
show affection toward his wife or accept her reassurances must have
which needs met before love and belonging needs can be addressed?
-Self-esteem
-Physiologic needs
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE SOLVED
QUESTION SET
◉ Which nursing theory is the nurse exhibiting when teaching the
diabetic patient the correct procedure for blood glucose monitoring?
Answer: Dorothea Orem
◉ The nurse reflects which theory when helping the patient become as
independent as possible before discharge from the hospital? Answer:
Virginia Henderson
◉ Which overlapping phases are concepts included in Hildegard
Peplau's Theory of interpersonal relations?
-Independence
-Orientation
-Resonancy
-Working
-Resolution Answer: -Orientation
-Working
-Resolution
,◉ The nurse and patient worked together to facilitate communication
when the patient was unable to communicate verbally. Whose theory did
the nurse exhibit when caring for this patient? Answer: Imogene King
◉ The nurse implemented strict infection control procedures for an
immunocompromised patient. Whose theory did the nurse exhibit when
caring for this patient? Answer: Florence Nightingale
◉ The nurse facilitated extended visiting hours and offered additional
support to the family of a dying patient. Whose theory did the nurse
exhibit when caring for this family? Answer: Jean Watson
◉ The nurse explained the need for, and advantage of, receiving pain
medication before ambulating to a patient who is first day post-operative
from abdominal surgery. Whose theory did the nurse exhibit with this
patient? Answer: Virginia Henderson
◉ The nurse is teaching a recently diagnosed diabetic patient to
administer insulin injections. Whose theory was the nurse
demonstrating? Answer: Dorothea Orem
◉ The nurse is implementing concepts from which theory when
facilitating a group discussion that involves problem-solving and
interpersonal processes? Answer: Hildegard Peplau
, ◉ The nurse recognizes that the patient seems disinterested when
discussing needed dietary changes. Based on Lewis's Change Theory,
which stage does the patient's disinterest represent? Answer: Unfreezing
◉ A patient who is physically stable and healing is withdrawn and
refusing treatment following an auto accident which he suffered an
amputated limb. Which theory would be beneficial if applied to this
patient's care? Answer: Rosenstock
◉ Which of Paul's critical thinking skills will the nurse use when
developing a care plan for a newly admitted patient?
-Experience
-Reasoning
-Proficiency
-Observation
-Deduction Answer: -Experience
-Reasoning
-Observation
◉ According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, a patient who is unable to
show affection toward his wife or accept her reassurances must have
which needs met before love and belonging needs can be addressed?
-Self-esteem
-Physiologic needs
