Quiz on Nursing Theories

Who was born on May 12, 1914, in Dallas, Texas?

• Florence Nightingale

• Imogene M. King

• Dorothea E. Orem

• Martha E. Rogers

What is the first basic assumption of Rogerian science?

• Openness

• Wholeness

• Unidirectionality

• Sentience and Thought

What does the term 'pandimensionality' refer to in Rogers' theory?

• A fixed point in time and space

• A nonlinear domain without spatial or temporal attributes

• A linear domain with spatial attributes

• A measurable energy field

According to Orem, what is self-care?

• A passive state of health

• Care provided by family members

• Care provided by healthcare professionals

• Activities initiated and performed by individuals for their own well-being

What is the focus of the theory of dependent-care?

• How family members provide care for socially dependent individuals

• The relationship between health and environment

• The process of self-care

• How individuals care for themselves

What does King's theory of goal attainment emphasize?

• The importance of individual care

• Mutual goal setting between nurse and client

• The role of the environment in health

• The significance of self-care

What is the primary goal of nursing according to King?

• To cure diseases

• To provide emotional support

• To help individuals maintain their health

• To educate patients

What is the concept of 'resonancy' in Rogers' theory?

• Continuous change from lower to higher frequency

• Continuous change from higher to lower frequency

• A fixed pattern of behavior

• A static state of energy

What are universal self-care requisites?

• Specific needs of individuals

• Unique characteristics of individuals

• Common goals for all humans

• Requirements for self-care applicable to all

What does Orem's self-care deficit theory address?

• The limitations individuals face in performing self-care

• The role of nurses in patient care

• The importance of family support

• The relationship between self-care and health