THEORETICAL BASIS QUIZ 2 UC 8002
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QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Best strategies to search the literature to identify relevant theories to
guide practice.
Answer: o use many search terms and variations
o search until you find no new references
o go back 15-20 years
o investigate credibility of unfamiliar source before using
o if available, consult health science librarian
o Do NOT Do List:
§ Only articles in full text
§ Limit to last 5 years
§ Limit searches to just 2 databases
§ Secondary sources
§ Ignoring publications from other countries
§ Limit search to electronic databases
◉ Graham (2006) and what can be learned in terms of nursing theories
affecting a specific practice situation.
Answer: o How three different theories can be used to drive practice
◉ Orem Self Care Model.
,Answer: o began work in 1959 and evolved in 1970's and 80's. patient
encouraged to be active in their care
§ Concept of self-care has stood the test of time especially as it focuses
on health promotion and illness prevention
§ Advanced kidney disease affects multiple aspects of the patient's life
· Diet
· Energy levels
· Complex medication regimen
§ Patient's encouraged to be active participants in their care
§ Participation in decision-making relating to treatment and compliance
§ Seeking and securing appropriate medical assistance
◉ Neuman's System Model.
Answer: o used to facilitate nurses to practice with a goal setting and
holistic approach to care
§ Used to facilitate nurses to practice with a goal setting and a holistic
approach to care
§ Model affects decision making pertaining to the patient's perceptions
and the role of the patient's normal and flexible lines of defense
§ Also, need to consider the patient's central core attributes and
resources
§ Chronic kidney disease can have a significant effect on every aspect of
a person's life
, § Have to decide type of renal placement therapy to begin and maintain
and how resources (e.g. self, financial, etc.) affect the choice and
sustainability
◉ Peplau's Interpersonal Relationships.
Answer: o nursing is seen as a healing art requiring mutual respect
between nurse and patient
§ Nursing is seen as a healing art requiring mutual respect between the
nurse and the client as part of the therapeutic process
§ Focus is to assist the patient to understand the need for care and
facilitate his/her learning process
§ Focus is on the patient's needs rather than on that of the nurse
§ Long-term relationship is central in this situation
§ Pearson describes the need for nurses to understand their own personal
reactions to situations and recognize the risk of becoming either over
involved in a personal level or under-involved through a focus on the
clinical/technical aspect of their work
◉ Major barriers/facilitators that can affect the selection of theories to
guide practice.
Answer: o Requires understanding of concepts and principles associated
with the particular needs of the client, groups of clients, and/or
community and recognition of when and how to use these concepts and
principles when planning and implementing care
o Are the theory goals and practice goals congruent?
o Is the context of the theory compatible with your practice situation?
2026 TEST BANK COMPLETE
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Best strategies to search the literature to identify relevant theories to
guide practice.
Answer: o use many search terms and variations
o search until you find no new references
o go back 15-20 years
o investigate credibility of unfamiliar source before using
o if available, consult health science librarian
o Do NOT Do List:
§ Only articles in full text
§ Limit to last 5 years
§ Limit searches to just 2 databases
§ Secondary sources
§ Ignoring publications from other countries
§ Limit search to electronic databases
◉ Graham (2006) and what can be learned in terms of nursing theories
affecting a specific practice situation.
Answer: o How three different theories can be used to drive practice
◉ Orem Self Care Model.
,Answer: o began work in 1959 and evolved in 1970's and 80's. patient
encouraged to be active in their care
§ Concept of self-care has stood the test of time especially as it focuses
on health promotion and illness prevention
§ Advanced kidney disease affects multiple aspects of the patient's life
· Diet
· Energy levels
· Complex medication regimen
§ Patient's encouraged to be active participants in their care
§ Participation in decision-making relating to treatment and compliance
§ Seeking and securing appropriate medical assistance
◉ Neuman's System Model.
Answer: o used to facilitate nurses to practice with a goal setting and
holistic approach to care
§ Used to facilitate nurses to practice with a goal setting and a holistic
approach to care
§ Model affects decision making pertaining to the patient's perceptions
and the role of the patient's normal and flexible lines of defense
§ Also, need to consider the patient's central core attributes and
resources
§ Chronic kidney disease can have a significant effect on every aspect of
a person's life
, § Have to decide type of renal placement therapy to begin and maintain
and how resources (e.g. self, financial, etc.) affect the choice and
sustainability
◉ Peplau's Interpersonal Relationships.
Answer: o nursing is seen as a healing art requiring mutual respect
between nurse and patient
§ Nursing is seen as a healing art requiring mutual respect between the
nurse and the client as part of the therapeutic process
§ Focus is to assist the patient to understand the need for care and
facilitate his/her learning process
§ Focus is on the patient's needs rather than on that of the nurse
§ Long-term relationship is central in this situation
§ Pearson describes the need for nurses to understand their own personal
reactions to situations and recognize the risk of becoming either over
involved in a personal level or under-involved through a focus on the
clinical/technical aspect of their work
◉ Major barriers/facilitators that can affect the selection of theories to
guide practice.
Answer: o Requires understanding of concepts and principles associated
with the particular needs of the client, groups of clients, and/or
community and recognition of when and how to use these concepts and
principles when planning and implementing care
o Are the theory goals and practice goals congruent?
o Is the context of the theory compatible with your practice situation?
