Fundamentals of Nursing Theory with correct answers
2025
Explain the purpose of Maslows hierarchy - correct answersIt is useful for understanding
relationships among basic human needs and for establishing priorities of care. It provides a
framework for nursing assessment and for understanding the needs of patients at all levels
list the 5 levels of Maslows hierarchy - correct answersphysiologic needs, safety and security
needs, love and belonging needs, self-esteem needs, self-actualization.
list the needs most basic in the hierarchy - correct answersoxygen, water, food, elimination,
temperature, sexuality, physical activity, rest
list activities that nurses can so to meet the patients love and belonging needs - correct
answersunderstanding and acceptance of others in both giving and receiving love, and the
feeling of belonging to groups such as families, peers, friends, a neighborhood, and a
community.
list activities that nurses can do to meet the patients self-esteem needs - correct
answersrespecting their values and beliefs, encouraging patients to set attainable goals, and
facilitating support from family or significant others.
list activities that nurses can do to meet the patients self-actualization needs - correct
answersfocuses on the persons strengths and possibilities rather than on problems. provide
sense of direction, hope, and providing teaching that is aimed at maximizing potentials.
nuclear family structure - correct answerscomposed of two parents and their children. can be
biological parents and children, adaptive parents and children, surrogate parents and children,
or stepparents and children.
extended family structure - correct answersaunt, uncles, grandparents who live in close
geographic proximity.
, Blended family structure - correct answersformed when parents bring unrelated children from
previous relationships together to form a new family.
single parent family structure - correct answersmay be separated, divorced, widowed, or never
married. many are headed by women. they often have special problems and needs: financial,
role shifts, becoming remarried, having new relationships
cohabitation family structure - correct answersindividuals who choose to live together. reasons
include: relationships, financial need, changing values.
list and describe functions, stages, developmental tasks and risk factors of the family - correct
answersLifestyle: dependent on drugs, alcohol, no dental care, teenage pregnancy, sexual
infections
Psychosocial: conflict between members, childcare, not enough money to provide safe housing
or food
environmental: lack of knowledge, work or social pressures, air and water contaminated
developmental: older adults, babies, unmarried teenage mothers
Biologic: Birth defects, mental retardation, genetics
describe the nurse's role in providing family-centered nursing care - correct answersproviding
teaching that is honest, open, and respectful;using therapeutic communication skills; applying
knowledge of family dynamics; and making referrals to community healthcare and financial
resources to support realistic hope. its important to involve family members in planning and
implementing care.
Define community - correct answersspecific population or group of people living in the same
geographic area under similar regulations and having common values, interests, and needs
list 4 community factors that affect the health of individuals - correct answerssocial support
systems, community health care structure, economic resources, environmental factors
2025
Explain the purpose of Maslows hierarchy - correct answersIt is useful for understanding
relationships among basic human needs and for establishing priorities of care. It provides a
framework for nursing assessment and for understanding the needs of patients at all levels
list the 5 levels of Maslows hierarchy - correct answersphysiologic needs, safety and security
needs, love and belonging needs, self-esteem needs, self-actualization.
list the needs most basic in the hierarchy - correct answersoxygen, water, food, elimination,
temperature, sexuality, physical activity, rest
list activities that nurses can so to meet the patients love and belonging needs - correct
answersunderstanding and acceptance of others in both giving and receiving love, and the
feeling of belonging to groups such as families, peers, friends, a neighborhood, and a
community.
list activities that nurses can do to meet the patients self-esteem needs - correct
answersrespecting their values and beliefs, encouraging patients to set attainable goals, and
facilitating support from family or significant others.
list activities that nurses can do to meet the patients self-actualization needs - correct
answersfocuses on the persons strengths and possibilities rather than on problems. provide
sense of direction, hope, and providing teaching that is aimed at maximizing potentials.
nuclear family structure - correct answerscomposed of two parents and their children. can be
biological parents and children, adaptive parents and children, surrogate parents and children,
or stepparents and children.
extended family structure - correct answersaunt, uncles, grandparents who live in close
geographic proximity.
, Blended family structure - correct answersformed when parents bring unrelated children from
previous relationships together to form a new family.
single parent family structure - correct answersmay be separated, divorced, widowed, or never
married. many are headed by women. they often have special problems and needs: financial,
role shifts, becoming remarried, having new relationships
cohabitation family structure - correct answersindividuals who choose to live together. reasons
include: relationships, financial need, changing values.
list and describe functions, stages, developmental tasks and risk factors of the family - correct
answersLifestyle: dependent on drugs, alcohol, no dental care, teenage pregnancy, sexual
infections
Psychosocial: conflict between members, childcare, not enough money to provide safe housing
or food
environmental: lack of knowledge, work or social pressures, air and water contaminated
developmental: older adults, babies, unmarried teenage mothers
Biologic: Birth defects, mental retardation, genetics
describe the nurse's role in providing family-centered nursing care - correct answersproviding
teaching that is honest, open, and respectful;using therapeutic communication skills; applying
knowledge of family dynamics; and making referrals to community healthcare and financial
resources to support realistic hope. its important to involve family members in planning and
implementing care.
Define community - correct answersspecific population or group of people living in the same
geographic area under similar regulations and having common values, interests, and needs
list 4 community factors that affect the health of individuals - correct answerssocial support
systems, community health care structure, economic resources, environmental factors
