HNB-BC Test Prep UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Human Caring aka Holistic Nursing Process defined by AHNA as
"The moral ideal of nursing in which the nurse brings one's whole self into a
relationship with the whole self of the person being cared for in order to protect
that person's vulnerability, preserve her or his humanity and dignity, and reinforce
the meaning and experience of oneness and unity"
(AHNA, 2013, p.90)
Unity of all things a) Energy and interconnectedness of all things;
b) Consciousness;
c) Nurse as an instrument of healing • Use of presence, intentionality, unconditional
acceptance
d) Human caring, i.e. the holistic nursing process
Theories of Unity a) Integral Theory b) Rogers
Integral Theory Ken Wilber saw that the hundreds of systems and models of human potential he
examined could be reduced to five simple elements - quadrants, stages, lines, states
and types.
This is known as the AQAL ("All Quadrants, All Levels ...) model. Stages of
consciousness represent different levels of experience
Rogers Theory Martha Rogers' science of unitary human beings assumes that individuals are
evolving beings, integral with their environment, which affects their health and well-
being
Wellness is defined as "Integrated, congruent functioning aimed toward reaching one's
highest potential" (AHNA, 2012, p. 92). According to the National Wellness Institute,
wellness is
i.) Positive and affirming;
ii.) A conscious, selfdirected and evolving process of achieving full potential; and,
iii.) multi-dimensional and holistic, encompassing lifestyle, mental and spiritual well-
being, and the environment
Health "An individually defined state or process in which the individual (nurse, client, family,
group, or community) experiences a sense of well-being, harmony, and unity such
that subjective experiences about health, health beliefs, and values are honored; a
process of becoming, expanding consciousness." (AHNA, 2012, p 88)
, Centering The Holistic Nurse uses self as instrument of healing. Specifically, the Holistic Nurse:
a) Centers self before interacting with client.
(#1) i) Understands and states the purpose of centering
ii) Acquires knowledge and skills related to self-centering
iii) Recognizes that centering may need to be repeated
Holistic nursing process Uses Presence, Intentionality, Compassion, and Authenticity throughout the holistic
nursing process (#98).
Which of the following statements reflects an accurate 1. Holism involves understanding of meridians and energy flow 2. Holism involves
interpretation of holism as stated in the AHNA Description health as expanding consciousness
of Holistic Nursing? 3. Holism involves understanding the individual as an integrated whole
4. Holism involves co-creating and co-evolving mutual relationships (Answer 3 is
correct.)
Florence Nightingale 6 Values of Decent Care 1.Agency
2.Dignity
3. Interdependence
4. Solidarity
5. Subsidiarity
6. Sustainability
Theory of Environmental Adaptation Florence Nightingale & Louise Selanders:
providing external supports emphasizing health properties of the environment
(cleanliness, fresh air, light, warmth, and order). Compelling nurses to care for
nutritional needs and emotional comfort
Jean Watson Theory of Human Caring & Caring Science-
holistic nurse brings her whole self to a relationship with another in human caring
process
Theories of Unity Integral Theory (B Dossey) comprehensive &
Science of Unitary Human Beings (M.Rogers) person environment
Martha Rogers Science of Unitary Human Beings-
person and environment are integral. Unitary human being is open system
continually interacting with environment.
Barbara Dossey Theory of Integral Nursing-
comprehensive health nurse/pt/family/community/health are system
Margaret Newman Health as Expanding Consciousness:
includes an individual's total pattern. Nursing is caring (a moral imperative) People
are open systems, Health is unitary process, Research is Praxis
Rosemarie Rizzo Parse Theory of Human Becoming- focus on quality of life from each person perspective
as goal of nursing. Health is a process of becoming, a personal committment, and a
process related to lived experiences.
Katherine Kolcaba Theory of Comfort:
comfort as a holistic phenomenon that reflects well-being
Madeleine Leininger Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality
CORRECT Answers
Human Caring aka Holistic Nursing Process defined by AHNA as
"The moral ideal of nursing in which the nurse brings one's whole self into a
relationship with the whole self of the person being cared for in order to protect
that person's vulnerability, preserve her or his humanity and dignity, and reinforce
the meaning and experience of oneness and unity"
(AHNA, 2013, p.90)
Unity of all things a) Energy and interconnectedness of all things;
b) Consciousness;
c) Nurse as an instrument of healing • Use of presence, intentionality, unconditional
acceptance
d) Human caring, i.e. the holistic nursing process
Theories of Unity a) Integral Theory b) Rogers
Integral Theory Ken Wilber saw that the hundreds of systems and models of human potential he
examined could be reduced to five simple elements - quadrants, stages, lines, states
and types.
This is known as the AQAL ("All Quadrants, All Levels ...) model. Stages of
consciousness represent different levels of experience
Rogers Theory Martha Rogers' science of unitary human beings assumes that individuals are
evolving beings, integral with their environment, which affects their health and well-
being
Wellness is defined as "Integrated, congruent functioning aimed toward reaching one's
highest potential" (AHNA, 2012, p. 92). According to the National Wellness Institute,
wellness is
i.) Positive and affirming;
ii.) A conscious, selfdirected and evolving process of achieving full potential; and,
iii.) multi-dimensional and holistic, encompassing lifestyle, mental and spiritual well-
being, and the environment
Health "An individually defined state or process in which the individual (nurse, client, family,
group, or community) experiences a sense of well-being, harmony, and unity such
that subjective experiences about health, health beliefs, and values are honored; a
process of becoming, expanding consciousness." (AHNA, 2012, p 88)
, Centering The Holistic Nurse uses self as instrument of healing. Specifically, the Holistic Nurse:
a) Centers self before interacting with client.
(#1) i) Understands and states the purpose of centering
ii) Acquires knowledge and skills related to self-centering
iii) Recognizes that centering may need to be repeated
Holistic nursing process Uses Presence, Intentionality, Compassion, and Authenticity throughout the holistic
nursing process (#98).
Which of the following statements reflects an accurate 1. Holism involves understanding of meridians and energy flow 2. Holism involves
interpretation of holism as stated in the AHNA Description health as expanding consciousness
of Holistic Nursing? 3. Holism involves understanding the individual as an integrated whole
4. Holism involves co-creating and co-evolving mutual relationships (Answer 3 is
correct.)
Florence Nightingale 6 Values of Decent Care 1.Agency
2.Dignity
3. Interdependence
4. Solidarity
5. Subsidiarity
6. Sustainability
Theory of Environmental Adaptation Florence Nightingale & Louise Selanders:
providing external supports emphasizing health properties of the environment
(cleanliness, fresh air, light, warmth, and order). Compelling nurses to care for
nutritional needs and emotional comfort
Jean Watson Theory of Human Caring & Caring Science-
holistic nurse brings her whole self to a relationship with another in human caring
process
Theories of Unity Integral Theory (B Dossey) comprehensive &
Science of Unitary Human Beings (M.Rogers) person environment
Martha Rogers Science of Unitary Human Beings-
person and environment are integral. Unitary human being is open system
continually interacting with environment.
Barbara Dossey Theory of Integral Nursing-
comprehensive health nurse/pt/family/community/health are system
Margaret Newman Health as Expanding Consciousness:
includes an individual's total pattern. Nursing is caring (a moral imperative) People
are open systems, Health is unitary process, Research is Praxis
Rosemarie Rizzo Parse Theory of Human Becoming- focus on quality of life from each person perspective
as goal of nursing. Health is a process of becoming, a personal committment, and a
process related to lived experiences.
Katherine Kolcaba Theory of Comfort:
comfort as a holistic phenomenon that reflects well-being
Madeleine Leininger Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality
