Virginia Henderson: Need Theory

Where was Virginia Avenel Henderson born?

• New York

• Washington D.C.

• Missouri

• Virginia

What year did Virginia Henderson receive her Diploma in Nursing?

• 1921

• 1923

• 1912

• 1932

Henderson's Nursing Need Theory emphasizes the role of nurses in:

• Administering medications

• Supporting patient’s independence

• Diagnosing diseases

• Training other nurses

Which of the following is NOT one of Henderson’s 14 components of care?

• Breathe normally

• Avoid dangers in the environment

• Provide medications

• Worship according to one’s faith

Virginia Henderson's theory is often compared to which of the following frameworks?

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

• Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory

• Watson’s Theory of Caring

• Nightingale’s Environmental Theory

Henderson's concept of "environment" includes:

• The hospital setting only

• Family and and community development

• Just the patient’s home

• Climate and weather conditions

Henderson’s definition of nursing involves:

• Complete independence of patients at all times

• Caring for sick individuals only

• Assisting patients until they can care for themselves

• Providing only physical care

What was Henderson's title or nickname due to her contributions to nursing?

• The Founder of Modern Nursing

• The First Lady of Nursing

• The Nursing Pioneer

• The Mother of Nursing

In Henderson's theory, the "interaction-communication" concept relates to which basic needs?

• Needs 1 to 9

• Needs 10 to 14

• Needs 1 to 5

• Needs 6 to 9

Which of these statements is one of Henderson’s assumptions

• Nurses should be educated at the college level in both sciences and arts

• Nurses should demonstrate practicality in the hospital setting

• Nurses should be able to heal and treat patients with ease

• Nurses should be the foundation for techinal application and care