QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Imogene King's Theory. Answer: Goal Attainment Theory - "What
goals can we set together to restore the patient to health?"
◉ Callista Roy's Theory. Answer: Adaptation Model - "How can I
modify this patient's environment to facilitate adaptation?"
◉ Madeleine Leininger's Theory. Answer: Theory of Cultural Care
Diversity and Universality - focuses on providing culturally
congruent nursing care.
◉ Hildegard Peplau's Theory. Answer: Theory of Interpersonal
Relations - emphasizes therapeutic nurse-patient relationships with
six roles: counselor, resource, teacher, technical expert, surrogate,
leader.
◉ Ida Orlando's Theory. Answer: Nursing Process Theory - nurse
uses patient behavior (verbal/nonverbal) to infer needs, which leads
to action.
,◉ Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). Answer: The integration of best
research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values into
decision-making for patient care.
◉ EBP Components. Answer: 1. Best available evidence
2. Clinical expertise
3. Patient preferences and values
◉ Benefits of EBP. Answer: Improves patient outcomes, fosters
collaboration, improves care quality, provides accountability,
ensures credibility of nursing, and bridges the gap between research
and practice.
◉ Clinical Decision-Making. Answer: The use of clinical expertise,
assessment tools, colleague input, and evidence to make informed
patient care decisions.
◉ Advocacy. Answer: Protecting and standing up for the rights and
interests of patients.
◉ Quality Improvement (QI). Answer: Systematic efforts to improve
healthcare services and patient outcomes through continuous action
and data monitoring.
, ◉ Accountability. Answer: Taking responsibility for one's actions
and accepting the consequences.
◉ Professional Behaviors. Answer: Ethical, evidence-based, and
skilled nursing actions that foster therapeutic relationships.
◉ 6 QSEN Competencies. Answer: Patient-Centered Care -
Respecting patients' preferences and needs
Teamwork & Collaboration - Open communication, shared decision-
making
Evidence-Based Practice - Using best evidence and expertise
Quality Improvement - Using data to improve care
Safety - Minimizing risk to patients and providers
Informatics - Using tech to manage care and reduce errors
◉ Inductive Reasoning. Answer: Starts with specific observations
and moves to broader generalizations.