Neuman's System Model- J Potter

What is the definition of ENTROPY as defined in Neuman's Systems Model?

• Energy depletion/disorganization toward illness

• energy increasing/organzing toward wellness

• a multidimensional being

Primary Prevention in Neuman's Systems Model relates to:

• possible or actual risk factors

• energy exchange with the environment

• state of illness

• treatment to reduce noxious effects

Tertiary prevention relates to:

• Flexible line of defense

• Stress factors leading to illness

• Adjustive processes as reconstitution begins

• Occurs after secondary prevention strategies

What is Neuman's 1st name in Neuman's Systems Model?

• Clarice

• Jennifer

• Charlotte

• Betty

In the Neuman's systems model what is the primary intervention?

• assessment

• treatment

• maintenance

• prevention

How many steps are in the nursing process for Neuman's Systems Model?

• 6

• 1

• 10

• 5

What basic assumption about patient "man" in Neuman's Theory?

• Each patient system [man] is a composite of factors and characteristics.

• Each patient system [man] is alike

• Each patient system [man] likes pizza

Neuman's environment defined as

• Sum of internal and external forces in which a person responds and interacts with

• The sum of internal forces person interacts with

• The natural world surrounding a person- external

Neuman's definition of health

• "equated with wellness, and defined as "the condition in which all parts and subparts, or variables, are in harmony with the whole of the client"

• making good choices

• lack of illness

Neuman defines the profession of nursing in these terms:

• Attending to the ill of health

• A profession concerned with the internal and external stressors that influence patient health. Addressing patient in a holistic manner.

• A profession concerned with keeping issues separate and treating each illness devoid of internal/external factors