NUR 601 Nursing Theory Exam 2(Correct answers)
Theory contributed by Rosemarie Parse correct answersOriginal work was named Man-Living-
Health: A Theory of Nursing (1981).
Then changed to >>>>>>>
Theory of Human Becoming (Parse, 1992).
Underlying premise of Theory of Human Becoming correct answersThe notion of humans' co-
creation with predecessors, contemporaries and successors.
Three abiding principles of the Theory of Human Becoming correct answers1. Meaning- people
co-participate in creating what is real for them through self-expression in living their values in a
chosen way
2. Rhythmicity- unity of life encompasses apparent opposites in rhythmic patterns of relating.
3. Transcendence- moving beyond the "now" moment is forging a unique personal path for
oneself in the midst of ambiguity and continuous change.
Four postulates of the Theory of Human Becoming correct answersILLIMITABILITY - the
indivisible unbounded knowing extended to infinity, the all-at-once remembering and
prospecting with the moment
PARADOX - an intricate rhythm expressed as a pattern preference". Paradoxes are not
"opposites to be reconciled or dilemmas to be overcome but, rather, lived rhythms".
FREEDOM - Contextually construed liberation . Humans are free and continuously choose ways
of being with their situations
MYSTERY - the unexplainable, that which cannot be completely known
Goal of the Nurse according to the Human Becoming Theory correct answersLiving the human
becoming beliefs is true presence in bearing witness and being with others in their changing
health patterns.
What theory did Pamela Reed contribute? correct answersTheory of Self-Transcendence
Which instruments did Pamela Reed contribute correct answersSpiritual Perspective Scale
Self-Transcendence Scale
What is the focus of Pamela Reed's theory? correct answersFacilitating self-transcendence for the
purpose of enhancing well-being
, What are the major concepts of Reed theory correct answersSELF TRANSCENDENCE - Core
concept: capacity to expand self boundaries intrapersonally, interpersonally, transpersonal, and
temporally.
VULNERABILITY - Awareness of personal mortality and the likelihood of experiencing
difficult life situations (traumatic event, disability, aging, bereavement, end of life limiting
illness)
WELL- BEING - Subjective feeling of health and wholeness based on the persons own criteria at
a given point in time
Correlated with or predicted by self transcendence
What is the name and type of the theory that Marlaine Smith contributed correct answersTheory
of Unitary Caring
Which paradigm supports Marlaine Smith's theory correct answersMiddle-range theory of caring
within the unitary-transformative paradigm
Identify the five major concepts of Marlaine Smith's Theory correct answers1. MANIFESTING
INTENTION
>>>Focusing images, thoughts and intentions for health and healing
2. APPRECIATING PATTERN
>>>Exploring what is meaningful in the moment
>>>Coming to know by listening to the other's story
3. ATTUNING TO DYNAMIC FLOW
>>>Being truly present in the flow of relating
4. EXPERIENCING THE INFINITE
>>>Believing in limitless possibilities
5. INVITING CREATIVE EMERGENCE
>>>Calling attention to possibilities and potentialities hidden from view
Which theory did Martha Rogers contribute correct answersRoger's Science of Unitary Human
Beings
What is the focus of Rogerian Science correct answersUnderstanding that you have 2 energy
fields; human and environment , constantly evolving and changing always in connection. Every
interaction will be different because of this.
Explain what is the meaning/concept of the word "Unitary" in Martha Roger's theory. correct
answersDescribes human beings as intrinsically whole rather than a sum of parts
Theory contributed by Rosemarie Parse correct answersOriginal work was named Man-Living-
Health: A Theory of Nursing (1981).
Then changed to >>>>>>>
Theory of Human Becoming (Parse, 1992).
Underlying premise of Theory of Human Becoming correct answersThe notion of humans' co-
creation with predecessors, contemporaries and successors.
Three abiding principles of the Theory of Human Becoming correct answers1. Meaning- people
co-participate in creating what is real for them through self-expression in living their values in a
chosen way
2. Rhythmicity- unity of life encompasses apparent opposites in rhythmic patterns of relating.
3. Transcendence- moving beyond the "now" moment is forging a unique personal path for
oneself in the midst of ambiguity and continuous change.
Four postulates of the Theory of Human Becoming correct answersILLIMITABILITY - the
indivisible unbounded knowing extended to infinity, the all-at-once remembering and
prospecting with the moment
PARADOX - an intricate rhythm expressed as a pattern preference". Paradoxes are not
"opposites to be reconciled or dilemmas to be overcome but, rather, lived rhythms".
FREEDOM - Contextually construed liberation . Humans are free and continuously choose ways
of being with their situations
MYSTERY - the unexplainable, that which cannot be completely known
Goal of the Nurse according to the Human Becoming Theory correct answersLiving the human
becoming beliefs is true presence in bearing witness and being with others in their changing
health patterns.
What theory did Pamela Reed contribute? correct answersTheory of Self-Transcendence
Which instruments did Pamela Reed contribute correct answersSpiritual Perspective Scale
Self-Transcendence Scale
What is the focus of Pamela Reed's theory? correct answersFacilitating self-transcendence for the
purpose of enhancing well-being
, What are the major concepts of Reed theory correct answersSELF TRANSCENDENCE - Core
concept: capacity to expand self boundaries intrapersonally, interpersonally, transpersonal, and
temporally.
VULNERABILITY - Awareness of personal mortality and the likelihood of experiencing
difficult life situations (traumatic event, disability, aging, bereavement, end of life limiting
illness)
WELL- BEING - Subjective feeling of health and wholeness based on the persons own criteria at
a given point in time
Correlated with or predicted by self transcendence
What is the name and type of the theory that Marlaine Smith contributed correct answersTheory
of Unitary Caring
Which paradigm supports Marlaine Smith's theory correct answersMiddle-range theory of caring
within the unitary-transformative paradigm
Identify the five major concepts of Marlaine Smith's Theory correct answers1. MANIFESTING
INTENTION
>>>Focusing images, thoughts and intentions for health and healing
2. APPRECIATING PATTERN
>>>Exploring what is meaningful in the moment
>>>Coming to know by listening to the other's story
3. ATTUNING TO DYNAMIC FLOW
>>>Being truly present in the flow of relating
4. EXPERIENCING THE INFINITE
>>>Believing in limitless possibilities
5. INVITING CREATIVE EMERGENCE
>>>Calling attention to possibilities and potentialities hidden from view
Which theory did Martha Rogers contribute correct answersRoger's Science of Unitary Human
Beings
What is the focus of Rogerian Science correct answersUnderstanding that you have 2 energy
fields; human and environment , constantly evolving and changing always in connection. Every
interaction will be different because of this.
Explain what is the meaning/concept of the word "Unitary" in Martha Roger's theory. correct
answersDescribes human beings as intrinsically whole rather than a sum of parts
