DIMENSIONS OF NURSING- FINAL EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Theory - (answer)A speculative statement that has not been proven
model - (answer)A hypothetical representation that exists in reality
Why do nurses use theory and models? - (answer)Aids in providing care in an organized manner
What are the 4 key concepts for nursing models? - (answer)client, health, environment and nursing
What is client in a nursing model - (answer)individual or small group receiving care; does not have to be
ill
What is health in a nursing model - (answer)continuum ranging from completely healthy state to
completely unhealthy
what is environment in a nursing model - (answer)exterior and interior factors that have an influence on
health
what is nursing in a nursing model - (answer)function and role of nurses in their relationship with clients
that affect clients health
What is the general systems theory - (answer)-a system that acts as a whole because of the
interdependence of the components
-it divides complex thoughts into smaller fragments
What is the systems theory - (answer)-a set of interacting parts that have a common function
-after breaking it down, it puts it back together by showing how the parts work individually and together
within the system
What is an open system - (answer)free movement of information into and out of the system
, DIMENSIONS OF NURSING- FINAL EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
what is a closed system - (answer)no movement of information into or out of the system
What is the key concept of client in the orem model - (answer)client with the capacity for self care
activities
what is the key concept of health in the orem model - (answer)-persons ability to live fully and
functioning higher than lower life forms
-self care is a 2 part concept: universal self care and health deviation care
What is universal self care in the orem model - (answer)elements found in everyday life that support
and encourage normal human growth, development and functioning
what is health deviation care in the orem model - (answer)person is unable to do 1 or more of the 6 self
care activities
what is the environment in the orem model - (answer)place where the client conducts their ADLs
what is nursing in the orem model - (answer)-help client conduct self care
-there are 3 levels of self care ability: wholly compensated, partially compensated and supportive
development
Who is the founder of orem model and what is the belief - (answer)Dorothea orem-each individual is
responsible for their own care
Who is the founder of king model and what is the belief - (answer)Imogene King-directing client to reach
goals and functional nursing
what is client in the king model - (answer)an open personal system with physical, emotional and
intellectual needs that change and grow during life
Theory - (answer)A speculative statement that has not been proven
model - (answer)A hypothetical representation that exists in reality
Why do nurses use theory and models? - (answer)Aids in providing care in an organized manner
What are the 4 key concepts for nursing models? - (answer)client, health, environment and nursing
What is client in a nursing model - (answer)individual or small group receiving care; does not have to be
ill
What is health in a nursing model - (answer)continuum ranging from completely healthy state to
completely unhealthy
what is environment in a nursing model - (answer)exterior and interior factors that have an influence on
health
what is nursing in a nursing model - (answer)function and role of nurses in their relationship with clients
that affect clients health
What is the general systems theory - (answer)-a system that acts as a whole because of the
interdependence of the components
-it divides complex thoughts into smaller fragments
What is the systems theory - (answer)-a set of interacting parts that have a common function
-after breaking it down, it puts it back together by showing how the parts work individually and together
within the system
What is an open system - (answer)free movement of information into and out of the system
, DIMENSIONS OF NURSING- FINAL EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
what is a closed system - (answer)no movement of information into or out of the system
What is the key concept of client in the orem model - (answer)client with the capacity for self care
activities
what is the key concept of health in the orem model - (answer)-persons ability to live fully and
functioning higher than lower life forms
-self care is a 2 part concept: universal self care and health deviation care
What is universal self care in the orem model - (answer)elements found in everyday life that support
and encourage normal human growth, development and functioning
what is health deviation care in the orem model - (answer)person is unable to do 1 or more of the 6 self
care activities
what is the environment in the orem model - (answer)place where the client conducts their ADLs
what is nursing in the orem model - (answer)-help client conduct self care
-there are 3 levels of self care ability: wholly compensated, partially compensated and supportive
development
Who is the founder of orem model and what is the belief - (answer)Dorothea orem-each individual is
responsible for their own care
Who is the founder of king model and what is the belief - (answer)Imogene King-directing client to reach
goals and functional nursing
what is client in the king model - (answer)an open personal system with physical, emotional and
intellectual needs that change and grow during life
