NUR3805 Dimensions of Professional Practice
Chapter 9 Quiz
Question 1
Which of the following best describes the meaning of the term “theory”?
An organizational structure that outlines concrete connections between concepts
A group of related concepts, definitions, and statements that describe a certain view of nursing phenomena from which to describe or predict outcomes
Statements that describe linkages between concepts and propose a testable outcome
A set of beliefs about the nature of how things work and how the world should be viewed
Question 2
A broad, general view of nursing that clarifies values and answers broad disciplinary questions for nursing is known as a
theory.
philosophy.
conceptual model.
metaparadigm.
Question 3
The nurse adjusts the patient’s room to allow the patient to see the sunlight out the window and checks the patient’s diet tray to ensure a balanced diet. The nurse could be basing care on the philosophy of
Watson.
Nightingale.
Henderson.
Roy.
Question 4
Which of the following human needs was not included in Henderson’s 14 basic needs of patients?
Sleep and rest
Sexuality
Need for work
Spirituality
Question 5
Which contemporary theorist is best known for her emphasis on the caring aspect of nursing?
Henderson
Orem
Watson
King
Question 6
Which nursing model is based on the assumption that people want to be in control of their lives?
Orem
Watson
Roy
King
Question 7
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
King.
Roy.
Orem.
Johnson.
Question 8
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
Leininger.
Peplau.
Orlando.
Neuman.
Question 9
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
Peplau.
Orlando.
Neuman.
Leininger.
Question 10
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 the patient what foods are eaten when one is ill. The nurse could be basing care on the theory of
Leininger.
Peplau.
Neuman.
Orlando.