NUR016: Multiple choices (Day 18-19)

The Twenty-one Nursing PRoblems Theory was developed by Faye Glenn Abdellah. The twenty One nursing problems identified in the nursing theory are composed of ______ steps used to identify the patient's problems and eleven skills used in developing a treatment typology or nursing care plan.

• 11

• 12

• 10

• 9

2. The most important impact of Abdellah’s theory to the nursing practice is that it helped transform the focus of the profession from being ________________ to ________________________.

• disease-centered; client-centered

• client-centered; disease-centered

• disease-centered; nursing-centered

• nursing-centered; client-centered

Which of the following is the primary concern of Abdellah’s theory?

• Disease orientation

• Client orientation

• Medical interventions

• Nursing-centered orientation

The nursing process is an evidence-based, five-step scientific method used to ensure that the patient is assessed, diagnosed and receives continuity of care across appropriate healthcare providers and departments. Once a nurse assesses a client’s condition and identifies appropriate nursing diagnoses, a

• Nurses develop a plan of care

• Nurses begin physical assessments

• Determining list of priorities.

• Team members conducts a review of assessmen

Nurse Faye is done performing assessment and is identifying a nursing diagnosis of acute shoulder pain. which of the following is an appropriate client-centered goal:

• Encourage client to focus on positive thoughts when pain begins.

• Assess the effect of pain intensity on client function using the pain rating scale

• Obtain an order for a PRN analgesic 30 minutes before physical therapy treatment

• Client reports a decrease of pain intensity of 4 or less during hospital stay

Which of the following is the correct order of the nursing process?

• Assessing, Planning, Diagnosing, Evaluating, Implementing

• Planning, Assessing, Implementing, Diagnosing, Evaluating

• Diagnosing, Planning, Assessing, Implementing, Evaluating

• Assessing, Diagnosing, Planning, Implementing, Evaluating

According to Abdellah, the most appropriate evaluation would be the nurse progress or lack of progress toward the achievement of the stated goals.

• True

• False

• Neither

Which of the following is/are NOT included in Abdellah’s 21 Nursing Problem Theory?

• Spirituality

• Sensory Functions

• Sub-optimal activity and rest

• Interrelatedness of emotions and illness

An 85 year old female client experienced severe chest pain. In addition, she experienced shortness of breath, tachycardia and profuse diaphoresis. Which of the following statements pertain to the basic nursing care should this client receive?

• Teach early signs and symptoms of cardiac distress

• Teach the appropriate course of action in resolving the problem

• Explore his work-related goals

• Elevate the head of bed

Which of the following is the identified limitation of Abdellah’s 21 nursing problem theory?

• It’s problem solving approach

• The language used by Abdellah in creating the theory’s framework

• The emphasis in providing medical attention to client’s needs

• The very strong nurse-centered orientation