ANSWERS
1.What can be expected of a system that has a high degree of nonsummativ-
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ity?
A)
There is a low degree of interdependence of components.
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B)
The system goes from the complex to the simple.
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C)
Little exchange takes place between the system and the environment.
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D)
There is a high degree of interdependence of components.: D
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2.How can most living organisms be classified in general systems theory?
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A)
Open systems |\ |\
B)
Closed systems |\
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Subsystems |\
D)
Macrosystems: A |\
3.Identify the major component for the maintenance of health used in the Roy
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Adaptation Model of nursing. |\ |\ |\
A)
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,Systems
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Lack of illness |\ |\ |\
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Adaptation |\
D)
Use of medicine: c
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4."Stimuli" in the Roy Adaptation Model is synonymous with which element
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in systems theory?
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A)
Output
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Feedback
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Input
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Coping: C |\
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,5.How is health described in the Roy Adaptation Model of nursing?
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A)
A continuum
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A lack of illness
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C)
A state or process of being and becoming an integrated, whole person
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D)
A state of physical and mental well-being: C
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6.Identify the two concepts upon which the framework for assessment is
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based in the Roy Adaptation Model of nursing.
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A)
Cognator and regulator |\ |\ |\
B)
Input and stimuli
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C)
Output and behavioral responses |\ |\ |\ |\
D)
Focal and contextual: A
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7.In the Roy Adaptation Model of nursing, the second-level assessment
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modes are most closely related to which part of the system?
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A)
Input
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, Output
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Ventral system |\ |\
D)
Feedback loop: B |\ |\
8.Why is it important for nurses to understand and use a nursing theory or
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model in practice?
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A)
Nurses with this knowledge automatically provide higher quality care.
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B)
Understanding models of theories demonstrates a nurse's knowledge level.
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C)
Keeping within the practice limits provided by a model or theory protects
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nurses from legal action because of failure to follow the scope of nursing
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practice.
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