Lpn to RN Transition Ch 5,6,7,8
concepts common among most nursing philosophies, Person, nurse, health, and environment
models, and theories?
a. Person, nurse, health, and environment
b. Person, physician, health, and environment
c. Person, nurse, health, and culture
d. Person, nurse, environment, and culture
What skills would a nurse demonstrate if the nurse Can multitask, set goals, and think analytically
reached the "competent stage" of Patricia Benner's theory
of skill acquisition?
a. Relies on more experienced nurses for guidance
b. Can multitask, set goals, and think analytically
c. Can see the whole picture and recognizes subtle
changes in condition
d. Recognizes patterns and responds automatically
A group of nursing students was discussing the functions "Nursing theories have little effect on decision-making in practice."
of nursing theories. Which statement below would give the
impression a student requires more review of the material?
a. "Nursing theories help guide professional practice by
interpreting evidence."
b. "Nursing theories have little effect on decision-making in
practice."
c. "Nursing theories are influenced by personal values and
beliefs."
d. "Nursing theories influence professional behaviors."
What criterion would the nurse use to support Hildegard The relationship between nurse and patient
Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations?
a. The relationship between nurse and doctor
b. The mutual caring relationship
c. Meeting the needs of nurse and patient
d. The relationship between nurse and patient
The nurse providing teaching on a weight loss program to Health promotion
the obese patient is applying which nursing model
developed by Nola Pender?
a. Interpersonal relations
b. Health promotion
c. Conservation
d. Adaptation
What changes in nursing practice did Florence Nightingale Environment
make to improve the personal care of patients?
a. Behaviors
b. Environment
c. Culture
d. Communication
Betty Neuman's Systems Model for nursing emphasizes Focusing on the nurse-patient relationship
the holistic aspects of nursing from a systems-
basedperspective. Which of the following is
not an example of the clinical application of this theory?
a. Caring for the patient at the primary, secondary, and
tertiary levels of care
b. Evaluating patient stability
c. Focusing on the nurse-patient relationship
d. Evaluating the effect of stressors on the patient
, Lpn to RN Transition Ch 5,6,7,8
Which statement by a nurse reflects an accurate My patient has anemia reflected by low RBC, Hgb, and Hct values, so I have to
understanding of systems theory? monitor for fatigue, dyspnea, and tachycardia."
a. "My patient has anemia reflected by low RBC, Hgb, and
Hct values, so I have to monitor for fatigue, dyspnea, and
tachycardia."
b. "It is my responsibility to provide my patients with basic
human needs including food, water, and sleep."
c. "Would you like me to call the chaplain for you to
discuss your feelings about your upcoming surgery?"
d. "My patient's daughter makes all decisions and living
arrangements for my patient such as reserving a home
health aide and Meals on Wheels during the week.
The nurse is listening to a lecture on nursing conceptual "Nursing conceptual models are related constructs that broadly explain a
models. Which statement indicates that the teaching has phenomenon of interest".
been effective?
a. "Nursing conceptual models provide a broad
explanation of the world".
b. "Nursing conceptual models are composed of a defined
and interrelated set of concepts".
c. "Nursing conceptual models are abstract concepts that
propose outcomes".
d. "Nursing conceptual models are related constructs that
broadly explain a phenomenon of interest".
Which of the following is an example of the application of Obtaining a wheelchair for the patient
Levine's Conservation Model to the clinical setting?
a. Teaching the patient to self-administer insulin
b. Encouraging the patient to ambulate
c. Obtaining a wheelchair for the patient
d. Arranging for the patient's family to visit
Select the scientific theory used in several nursing theories Adaptation theory
to explain the following scenario: One nurse, whose adult
son died in the ER 11 years ago, contends that she can
never walk into a hospital again and quits her job. A
second nurse, whose husband died in the hospital,
continues to work her shifts responsibly and
compassionately without incident.
a. Role theory
b. Adaptation theory
c. Developmental theories
d. Systems theory
Identify the catalyst of Jean Watson's Theory of Care. Personal values and beliefs
a. Personal values and beliefs
b. Belief that nursing practice should be autonomous
c. Changes in health care delivery and patient satisfaction
survey responses
d. Theories promoting the capacity of self-care
Which of the following is an example of the application of Learning about diverse ethnic patient populations
Madeleine Leininger's Cultural Care Theory of Diversity
and Universality?
a. Preparing a patient for a medical procedure by using
medical terminology
b. Learning about diverse ethnic patient populations
c. Planning nursing care in a standardized manner
ensuring that everyone is treated the same way
d. Asking a non-English-speaking patient to provide an
English-speaking person to translate details of care
, Lpn to RN Transition Ch 5,6,7,8
Which is an example of Dorothea Orem's Theory of Self- A nurse enables a stroke patient to wash up in bed by providing bath wipes
Care Deficit?
a. A nurse asks a patient how much she can do for herself
following a stroke.
b. A nurse performs total care on a stroke patient to
conserve the
patient's energy.
c. A nurse leaves a stroke patient to walk to the bathroom
and shower by herself.
d. A nurse enables a stroke patient to wash up in bed by
providing bath wipes.
The goal of Ida Jean Orlando's theory of effective nursing meet the immediate needs of the patient and relieve distress or discomfort
practice is to
a. focus on relationships among the environment, nurse,
and patient.
b. reduce the duration of hospital stays.
c. meet the immediate needs of the patient and relieve
distress or discomfort.
d. integrate holism into nursing
Which theory focuses on patterns, life processes, and Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness: Margaret Newman
wholeness and describes seeing the life process as a
progression believing that health and the evolving pattern
of consciousness are the same?
a. Theory of Goal Attainment
b. Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness:
Margaret Newman
c. Theory of Interpersonal Relations
d. Roy Adaptation Model
What example illustrates the conclusion that can be drawn All men are mortal and the Dalai Lama is a man; therefore, the Dalai Lama is
from deductive reasoning? mortal.
a. All men are mortal and the Dalai Lama is a man;
therefore, the Dalai Lama is
mortal.
b. The planet Earth orbits the Sun; therefore, all planets
orbit the Sun.
c. Five marbles taken from the bag are blue; therefore, all
marbles from the bag are blue.
d. The first five people you met at a work interview were
nice; therefore, everyone at this office is nice
What example illustrates the conclusion that can be drawn Every eagle seen this week has dark feathers; therefore, all eagles have dark
from inductive reasoning? feathers.
a. Bachelors are unmarried men and Danny is unmarried;
therefore, Danny is a
bachelor.
b. Every eagle seen this week has dark feathers; therefore,
all eagles have dark feathers.
c. Most Ford vehicles are reliable, so the Ford you just
bought will be reliable, too.
d. All dogs have fleas; therefore, my dog has fleas.
What parts make up and work together in Imogene Creating a method to evaluate outcomes
King's Theory of Goal Attainment? Defining quality nursing care
Setting goals
a. Creating a method to evaluate outcomes
b. Defining quality nursing care
c. Setting goals
d. Focusing on self-care
e. Maintaining a clean environmen
concepts common among most nursing philosophies, Person, nurse, health, and environment
models, and theories?
a. Person, nurse, health, and environment
b. Person, physician, health, and environment
c. Person, nurse, health, and culture
d. Person, nurse, environment, and culture
What skills would a nurse demonstrate if the nurse Can multitask, set goals, and think analytically
reached the "competent stage" of Patricia Benner's theory
of skill acquisition?
a. Relies on more experienced nurses for guidance
b. Can multitask, set goals, and think analytically
c. Can see the whole picture and recognizes subtle
changes in condition
d. Recognizes patterns and responds automatically
A group of nursing students was discussing the functions "Nursing theories have little effect on decision-making in practice."
of nursing theories. Which statement below would give the
impression a student requires more review of the material?
a. "Nursing theories help guide professional practice by
interpreting evidence."
b. "Nursing theories have little effect on decision-making in
practice."
c. "Nursing theories are influenced by personal values and
beliefs."
d. "Nursing theories influence professional behaviors."
What criterion would the nurse use to support Hildegard The relationship between nurse and patient
Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations?
a. The relationship between nurse and doctor
b. The mutual caring relationship
c. Meeting the needs of nurse and patient
d. The relationship between nurse and patient
The nurse providing teaching on a weight loss program to Health promotion
the obese patient is applying which nursing model
developed by Nola Pender?
a. Interpersonal relations
b. Health promotion
c. Conservation
d. Adaptation
What changes in nursing practice did Florence Nightingale Environment
make to improve the personal care of patients?
a. Behaviors
b. Environment
c. Culture
d. Communication
Betty Neuman's Systems Model for nursing emphasizes Focusing on the nurse-patient relationship
the holistic aspects of nursing from a systems-
basedperspective. Which of the following is
not an example of the clinical application of this theory?
a. Caring for the patient at the primary, secondary, and
tertiary levels of care
b. Evaluating patient stability
c. Focusing on the nurse-patient relationship
d. Evaluating the effect of stressors on the patient
, Lpn to RN Transition Ch 5,6,7,8
Which statement by a nurse reflects an accurate My patient has anemia reflected by low RBC, Hgb, and Hct values, so I have to
understanding of systems theory? monitor for fatigue, dyspnea, and tachycardia."
a. "My patient has anemia reflected by low RBC, Hgb, and
Hct values, so I have to monitor for fatigue, dyspnea, and
tachycardia."
b. "It is my responsibility to provide my patients with basic
human needs including food, water, and sleep."
c. "Would you like me to call the chaplain for you to
discuss your feelings about your upcoming surgery?"
d. "My patient's daughter makes all decisions and living
arrangements for my patient such as reserving a home
health aide and Meals on Wheels during the week.
The nurse is listening to a lecture on nursing conceptual "Nursing conceptual models are related constructs that broadly explain a
models. Which statement indicates that the teaching has phenomenon of interest".
been effective?
a. "Nursing conceptual models provide a broad
explanation of the world".
b. "Nursing conceptual models are composed of a defined
and interrelated set of concepts".
c. "Nursing conceptual models are abstract concepts that
propose outcomes".
d. "Nursing conceptual models are related constructs that
broadly explain a phenomenon of interest".
Which of the following is an example of the application of Obtaining a wheelchair for the patient
Levine's Conservation Model to the clinical setting?
a. Teaching the patient to self-administer insulin
b. Encouraging the patient to ambulate
c. Obtaining a wheelchair for the patient
d. Arranging for the patient's family to visit
Select the scientific theory used in several nursing theories Adaptation theory
to explain the following scenario: One nurse, whose adult
son died in the ER 11 years ago, contends that she can
never walk into a hospital again and quits her job. A
second nurse, whose husband died in the hospital,
continues to work her shifts responsibly and
compassionately without incident.
a. Role theory
b. Adaptation theory
c. Developmental theories
d. Systems theory
Identify the catalyst of Jean Watson's Theory of Care. Personal values and beliefs
a. Personal values and beliefs
b. Belief that nursing practice should be autonomous
c. Changes in health care delivery and patient satisfaction
survey responses
d. Theories promoting the capacity of self-care
Which of the following is an example of the application of Learning about diverse ethnic patient populations
Madeleine Leininger's Cultural Care Theory of Diversity
and Universality?
a. Preparing a patient for a medical procedure by using
medical terminology
b. Learning about diverse ethnic patient populations
c. Planning nursing care in a standardized manner
ensuring that everyone is treated the same way
d. Asking a non-English-speaking patient to provide an
English-speaking person to translate details of care
, Lpn to RN Transition Ch 5,6,7,8
Which is an example of Dorothea Orem's Theory of Self- A nurse enables a stroke patient to wash up in bed by providing bath wipes
Care Deficit?
a. A nurse asks a patient how much she can do for herself
following a stroke.
b. A nurse performs total care on a stroke patient to
conserve the
patient's energy.
c. A nurse leaves a stroke patient to walk to the bathroom
and shower by herself.
d. A nurse enables a stroke patient to wash up in bed by
providing bath wipes.
The goal of Ida Jean Orlando's theory of effective nursing meet the immediate needs of the patient and relieve distress or discomfort
practice is to
a. focus on relationships among the environment, nurse,
and patient.
b. reduce the duration of hospital stays.
c. meet the immediate needs of the patient and relieve
distress or discomfort.
d. integrate holism into nursing
Which theory focuses on patterns, life processes, and Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness: Margaret Newman
wholeness and describes seeing the life process as a
progression believing that health and the evolving pattern
of consciousness are the same?
a. Theory of Goal Attainment
b. Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness:
Margaret Newman
c. Theory of Interpersonal Relations
d. Roy Adaptation Model
What example illustrates the conclusion that can be drawn All men are mortal and the Dalai Lama is a man; therefore, the Dalai Lama is
from deductive reasoning? mortal.
a. All men are mortal and the Dalai Lama is a man;
therefore, the Dalai Lama is
mortal.
b. The planet Earth orbits the Sun; therefore, all planets
orbit the Sun.
c. Five marbles taken from the bag are blue; therefore, all
marbles from the bag are blue.
d. The first five people you met at a work interview were
nice; therefore, everyone at this office is nice
What example illustrates the conclusion that can be drawn Every eagle seen this week has dark feathers; therefore, all eagles have dark
from inductive reasoning? feathers.
a. Bachelors are unmarried men and Danny is unmarried;
therefore, Danny is a
bachelor.
b. Every eagle seen this week has dark feathers; therefore,
all eagles have dark feathers.
c. Most Ford vehicles are reliable, so the Ford you just
bought will be reliable, too.
d. All dogs have fleas; therefore, my dog has fleas.
What parts make up and work together in Imogene Creating a method to evaluate outcomes
King's Theory of Goal Attainment? Defining quality nursing care
Setting goals
a. Creating a method to evaluate outcomes
b. Defining quality nursing care
c. Setting goals
d. Focusing on self-care
e. Maintaining a clean environmen
