N138 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
COMPLETE AND ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
RATED A.
Which nursing theorist based her model on the belief that adaptation to changes
in the environment is the basis of health?
Roy
A patient who had a broken neck in an automobile accident and was
paralyzed, but eventually went back to college, obtained a law degree, and
became a practicing lawyer could be said to be demonstrating
adaptation
A patient had a significant blood loss in surgery and now has a low
hemoglobin level. The patient complains of fatigue. The nurse intervenes to
facilitate adaptation by establishing periods of rest and scheduling activities
throughout the day. The nurse could be basing care on the conceptual model of
Roy
Peplaus theory focuses on the therapeutic relationship as the key to successful
nursing intervention. Which of the following is correct about Peplaus theory?
The theory describes six key nursing roles that are flexibly used, depending on the
practice setting.
The nurse has established a relationship with a patient in whom asthma was
recently diagnosed. Through their interactions, the nurse helps the patient
understand the mechanism of asthma and develop the skills to use a spacer
with the inhaler. The nurse could be basing care on the theory of
Peplau
Which nursing theorist is best known for her emphasis on inferences based on
observation of patient behavior, confirmation by the patient, and results in
effective care based on identified patient needs?
,Orlando
The nurse observes a patient pacing around the room. The patient expresses
concern that being hospitalized will cause lost wages and create economic
problems. The nurse infers that the patient is anxious, which the patient
confirms. The nurse could be basing care on the theory of
Orlando
Leiningers theory uses the sunrise model. What is the major premise of
Leiningers theory?
Nursing care should be culturally congruent.
The nurse is caring for a young Hispanic patient after surgery. The patient
hesitates when the nurse asks about meal selections from the menu. When the
parents return, the nurse asks them what foods are eaten when one is ill. The
nurse could be basing care on the theory of
Leininger
. A nurse conducts theory testing and theory development research to develop
nursing science. This nurse is prepared at which level of nursing education?
Doctoral degree
Which of the following best describes a middle-range theory?
They usually blend nursing practice with nursing research.
A nurse has been introduced to theory as a guide to research and practice. This
nurse is prepared at which level of nursing education?
Bachelors degree
Nursing theory provides a foundation for theory-based practice and curriculum
development. Which is a primary reason for incorporating theory into
education?
Nursing theory is taught as a guide to nursing practice and to teach students care
within the unique perspective of nursing.
What are the reasons nursing theory is important to the profession? (Select all
that apply)
,* The goal of nursing theory is to support excellence in practice.
* Nursing as a profession becomes stronger when nursing knowledge is built on
sound theory.
* Theory is a useful tool for reasoning, critical thinking, and decision making.
The metaparadigm of nursing consists of which concepts? (Select all that apply)
* Environment
* Health
* Nursing
* Person
Which of the following are included in Hendersons 14 basic needs of patients?
(Select all that apply)
* The need to eliminate body wastes
* The need to communicate
* The need for work and sense of accomplishment
Watsons 10 caritas processes include which of the following? (Select all that
apply)
* The promotion of interpersonal teaching-learning
* The instillation of faith-hope
* Assistance with the gratification of human needs
Which of the following is not included as an overarching goal of Healthy People
2020?
Lengthening the average lifespan by a decade
Which of the following is an example of health promotion and maintenance?
Talking to a womens church group about having an annual mammogram
Which of the following is an example of illness prevention?
Counseling people recently experiencing death of a spouse about signs and
symptoms of depression
Health promotion differs from illness prevention in that health promotion
occurs before the identification of disease risk factors.
Which of the following is an example of diagnosis and treatment?
, Computerized tomography (CT) scan to rule out gallbladder inflammation
Which of the following is an example of rehabilitation and disease
management?
Teaching patients with newly diagnosed diabetes the signs of hypoglycemia and
hyperglycemia
Which of the following is characteristic of public agencies?
They provide health care services at the national, state, and local levels.
Which of the following is not a public agency?
American Red Cross
Governmental agencies differ from voluntary agencies in which way?
Funding source
A health care agency that uses its profits to better the institution rather than
paying stockholders would be classified as a
not-for-profit agency.
The school health clinic treats common health problems, as well as conducting
health promotion and illness prevention activities. The clinic provides which
level of health care?
Primary care
An agency that treats temporary health dysfunction requiring intervention to
prevent complications is providing which level of health care?
Secondary care
Hospices that provide care to terminally ill patients and their families in
hospitals, in the home, or in special hospice facilities provide which level of
health care?
Tertiary care
An agency that provides inpatient care related to less complex conditions and
does not require high-technology monitoring or complex diagnostic procedures
is providing which level of care?
COMPLETE AND ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
RATED A.
Which nursing theorist based her model on the belief that adaptation to changes
in the environment is the basis of health?
Roy
A patient who had a broken neck in an automobile accident and was
paralyzed, but eventually went back to college, obtained a law degree, and
became a practicing lawyer could be said to be demonstrating
adaptation
A patient had a significant blood loss in surgery and now has a low
hemoglobin level. The patient complains of fatigue. The nurse intervenes to
facilitate adaptation by establishing periods of rest and scheduling activities
throughout the day. The nurse could be basing care on the conceptual model of
Roy
Peplaus theory focuses on the therapeutic relationship as the key to successful
nursing intervention. Which of the following is correct about Peplaus theory?
The theory describes six key nursing roles that are flexibly used, depending on the
practice setting.
The nurse has established a relationship with a patient in whom asthma was
recently diagnosed. Through their interactions, the nurse helps the patient
understand the mechanism of asthma and develop the skills to use a spacer
with the inhaler. The nurse could be basing care on the theory of
Peplau
Which nursing theorist is best known for her emphasis on inferences based on
observation of patient behavior, confirmation by the patient, and results in
effective care based on identified patient needs?
,Orlando
The nurse observes a patient pacing around the room. The patient expresses
concern that being hospitalized will cause lost wages and create economic
problems. The nurse infers that the patient is anxious, which the patient
confirms. The nurse could be basing care on the theory of
Orlando
Leiningers theory uses the sunrise model. What is the major premise of
Leiningers theory?
Nursing care should be culturally congruent.
The nurse is caring for a young Hispanic patient after surgery. The patient
hesitates when the nurse asks about meal selections from the menu. When the
parents return, the nurse asks them what foods are eaten when one is ill. The
nurse could be basing care on the theory of
Leininger
. A nurse conducts theory testing and theory development research to develop
nursing science. This nurse is prepared at which level of nursing education?
Doctoral degree
Which of the following best describes a middle-range theory?
They usually blend nursing practice with nursing research.
A nurse has been introduced to theory as a guide to research and practice. This
nurse is prepared at which level of nursing education?
Bachelors degree
Nursing theory provides a foundation for theory-based practice and curriculum
development. Which is a primary reason for incorporating theory into
education?
Nursing theory is taught as a guide to nursing practice and to teach students care
within the unique perspective of nursing.
What are the reasons nursing theory is important to the profession? (Select all
that apply)
,* The goal of nursing theory is to support excellence in practice.
* Nursing as a profession becomes stronger when nursing knowledge is built on
sound theory.
* Theory is a useful tool for reasoning, critical thinking, and decision making.
The metaparadigm of nursing consists of which concepts? (Select all that apply)
* Environment
* Health
* Nursing
* Person
Which of the following are included in Hendersons 14 basic needs of patients?
(Select all that apply)
* The need to eliminate body wastes
* The need to communicate
* The need for work and sense of accomplishment
Watsons 10 caritas processes include which of the following? (Select all that
apply)
* The promotion of interpersonal teaching-learning
* The instillation of faith-hope
* Assistance with the gratification of human needs
Which of the following is not included as an overarching goal of Healthy People
2020?
Lengthening the average lifespan by a decade
Which of the following is an example of health promotion and maintenance?
Talking to a womens church group about having an annual mammogram
Which of the following is an example of illness prevention?
Counseling people recently experiencing death of a spouse about signs and
symptoms of depression
Health promotion differs from illness prevention in that health promotion
occurs before the identification of disease risk factors.
Which of the following is an example of diagnosis and treatment?
, Computerized tomography (CT) scan to rule out gallbladder inflammation
Which of the following is an example of rehabilitation and disease
management?
Teaching patients with newly diagnosed diabetes the signs of hypoglycemia and
hyperglycemia
Which of the following is characteristic of public agencies?
They provide health care services at the national, state, and local levels.
Which of the following is not a public agency?
American Red Cross
Governmental agencies differ from voluntary agencies in which way?
Funding source
A health care agency that uses its profits to better the institution rather than
paying stockholders would be classified as a
not-for-profit agency.
The school health clinic treats common health problems, as well as conducting
health promotion and illness prevention activities. The clinic provides which
level of health care?
Primary care
An agency that treats temporary health dysfunction requiring intervention to
prevent complications is providing which level of health care?
Secondary care
Hospices that provide care to terminally ill patients and their families in
hospitals, in the home, or in special hospice facilities provide which level of
health care?
Tertiary care
An agency that provides inpatient care related to less complex conditions and
does not require high-technology monitoring or complex diagnostic procedures
is providing which level of care?
