Theoretical Foundation of Nursing

What major component of nursing care did Florence Nightingale emphasize?

• Manipulation of the physical environment

• Medical knowledge

• Spiritual calling

• Social interactions

What did Nightingale believe was necessary for proper nursing care?

• Healthy surroundings

• Medical equipment

• Nurse's experience

• Patient's will

What is one of the essential components of a healthy environment according to Nightingale?

• Pure fresh air

• Advanced medical technology

• Regular patient check-ups

• Nurse's education

What did Nightingale define health as?

• Being well and fully using every resource in living life

• Absence of disease

• Ability to work

• Mental stability

What did Nightingale propose regarding psychological harm?

• Avoidance of psychological harm

• Encouragement of open discussions

• Use of medication

• Regular therapy sessions

What is the significance of cleanliness in nursing according to Nightingale?

• Preserving cleanliness is a major part of nursing

• It is secondary to medical treatment

• Only important in hospitals

• Not relevant to patient care

What did Nightingale believe about the environment's effect on health?

• Poor environments lead to poor health

• Environment has no effect on health

• Only social environments matter

• Physical environments are irrelevant

What is one of the major areas of the physical environment that nurses can control?

• Health of houses

• Patient's mental state

• Doctor's decisions

• Nurse's workload

What did Nightingale emphasize about the manipulation of the physical environment?

• It is a major component for nursing

• It is less important than medical knowledge

• It should be avoided

• It is only relevant in hospitals

What did Nightingale believe about the role of the nurse?

• A nurse should manipulate the environment for the patient's benefit

• A nurse should only follow doctor's orders

• A nurse's role is limited to medical tasks

• A nurse should avoid patient interaction