DIMENSIONS OF NURSING EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Theory - ANS A speculative statement that has not been proven
model - ANS A hypothetical representation that exists in reality
Why do nurses use theory and models? - ANS Aids in providing care in an organized manner
What are the 4 key concepts for nursing models? - ANS client, health, environment and
nursing
What is client in a nursing model - ANS individual or small group receiving care; does not
have to be ill
What is health in a nursing model - ANS continuum ranging from completely healthy state to
completely unhealthy
what is environment in a nursing model - ANS exterior and interior factors that have an
influence on health
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, what is nursing in a nursing model - ANS function and role of nurses in their relationship with
clients that affect clients health
What is the general systems theory - ANS -a system that acts as a whole because of the
interdependence of the components
-it divides complex thoughts into smaller fragments
What is the systems theory - ANS -a set of interacting parts that have a common function
-after breaking it down, it puts it back together by showing how the parts work individually and
together within the system
What is an open system - ANS free movement of information into and out of the system
what is a closed system - ANS no movement of information into or out of the system
What is the key concept of client in the orem model - ANS client with the capacity for self
care activities
what is the key concept of health in the orem model - ANS -persons ability to live fully and
functioning higher than lower life forms
-self care is a 2 part concept: universal self care and health deviation care
What is universal self care in the orem model - ANS elements found in everyday life that
support and encourage normal human growth, development and functioning
what is health deviation care in the orem model - ANS person is unable to do 1 or more of
the 6 self care activities
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Theory - ANS A speculative statement that has not been proven
model - ANS A hypothetical representation that exists in reality
Why do nurses use theory and models? - ANS Aids in providing care in an organized manner
What are the 4 key concepts for nursing models? - ANS client, health, environment and
nursing
What is client in a nursing model - ANS individual or small group receiving care; does not
have to be ill
What is health in a nursing model - ANS continuum ranging from completely healthy state to
completely unhealthy
what is environment in a nursing model - ANS exterior and interior factors that have an
influence on health
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, what is nursing in a nursing model - ANS function and role of nurses in their relationship with
clients that affect clients health
What is the general systems theory - ANS -a system that acts as a whole because of the
interdependence of the components
-it divides complex thoughts into smaller fragments
What is the systems theory - ANS -a set of interacting parts that have a common function
-after breaking it down, it puts it back together by showing how the parts work individually and
together within the system
What is an open system - ANS free movement of information into and out of the system
what is a closed system - ANS no movement of information into or out of the system
What is the key concept of client in the orem model - ANS client with the capacity for self
care activities
what is the key concept of health in the orem model - ANS -persons ability to live fully and
functioning higher than lower life forms
-self care is a 2 part concept: universal self care and health deviation care
What is universal self care in the orem model - ANS elements found in everyday life that
support and encourage normal human growth, development and functioning
what is health deviation care in the orem model - ANS person is unable to do 1 or more of
the 6 self care activities
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