NUR 206 Exam 1 || Questions and Answers.
What are the essential characteristics of the nursing discipline? correct answers relational and
creative
specialized knowledge and skills with prudent clinical judgment
collaborative
evolving
Why is nursing a science? correct answers because of knowledge
nursing theories and models
Why is nursing an art? correct answers because of caring
the blend of knowledge, skills, and scientific understandings of their individualized knowledge
of each client as a unique human being with physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual needs
What are the core constructs of professional nursing's meta-paradigm? correct answers person -
recipient of nursing care; complex
environment - internal and external
health - whole; multidimensional
nursing - giver of care; goal is to help people
What are the different models of communication? correct answers linear models - sender,
message, receiver, and context
, transactional models of communication - expanded form of linear; sender, receiver, input, output,
feedback loop, context
What are the theoretical frameworks used in nursing relationships? correct answers
developmental theory (Erikson) - used to assess developmental client needs and design
developmentally age-appropriate nursing interventions
interpersonal relationship model (Peplau) - the nurse-client relationship can facilitate the
identification and accomplishment of therapeutic goals to enhance client and family well-being
basic needs theory (Maslow) - for prioritizing needs; 1) physiological needs 2) safety and
security 3) love and belonging 4) self-esteem 5) self-actualization
What is the role of systems thinking in contemporary health care? correct answers the primary
intent is to promote, restore, or maintain health
contribute to its overall functioning
reinforce or modify
(inner to outer): patient, care team, organization, environment
What are issues related to health care reform? correct answers socioeconomic issues: the
dramatic growth in health care options, population demographics, serious nursing, and physician
shortages, the economics of health care, and documented concerns about safety and quality of
health care
the requirement of basic level health care
What are the essential characteristics of the nursing discipline? correct answers relational and
creative
specialized knowledge and skills with prudent clinical judgment
collaborative
evolving
Why is nursing a science? correct answers because of knowledge
nursing theories and models
Why is nursing an art? correct answers because of caring
the blend of knowledge, skills, and scientific understandings of their individualized knowledge
of each client as a unique human being with physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual needs
What are the core constructs of professional nursing's meta-paradigm? correct answers person -
recipient of nursing care; complex
environment - internal and external
health - whole; multidimensional
nursing - giver of care; goal is to help people
What are the different models of communication? correct answers linear models - sender,
message, receiver, and context
, transactional models of communication - expanded form of linear; sender, receiver, input, output,
feedback loop, context
What are the theoretical frameworks used in nursing relationships? correct answers
developmental theory (Erikson) - used to assess developmental client needs and design
developmentally age-appropriate nursing interventions
interpersonal relationship model (Peplau) - the nurse-client relationship can facilitate the
identification and accomplishment of therapeutic goals to enhance client and family well-being
basic needs theory (Maslow) - for prioritizing needs; 1) physiological needs 2) safety and
security 3) love and belonging 4) self-esteem 5) self-actualization
What is the role of systems thinking in contemporary health care? correct answers the primary
intent is to promote, restore, or maintain health
contribute to its overall functioning
reinforce or modify
(inner to outer): patient, care team, organization, environment
What are issues related to health care reform? correct answers socioeconomic issues: the
dramatic growth in health care options, population demographics, serious nursing, and physician
shortages, the economics of health care, and documented concerns about safety and quality of
health care
the requirement of basic level health care
