Fundamentals of Nursing Quiz

What is the primary purpose of nursing theory?

• To focus solely on patient diagnosis

• To limit the scope of nursing practice

• To provide a framework for education, research, and practice

• To replace practical skills in nursing

Which of the following is NOT a level of clientele in the nursing metaparadigm?

• Communities

• Organizations

• Families

• Individuals

Who is recognized as the first nursing theorist?

• Martha Rogers

• Hildegard Peplau

• Florence Nightingale

• Virginia Henderson

What does the acronym ADPIE stand for in the nursing process?

• Assessment, Development, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation

• Assessment, Diagnosis, Performance, Implementation, Evaluation

• Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation

• Analysis, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation

Which nursing theory emphasizes the importance of therapeutic relationships?

• Goal Attainment Theory

• Interpersonal Relations Theory

• Self Care Deficit Theory

• Systems Model

What is the normal range for adult pulse rate?

• 40-60 bpm

• 100-120 bpm

• 60-100 bpm

• 120-160 bpm

Which type of fever alternates between periods of fever and normal temperature?

• Intermittent fever

• Relapsing fever

• Constant fever

• Remittent fever

What is the primary purpose of documentation in nursing?

• To fulfill hospital policy requirements

• To create a record for insurance purposes

• To communicate patient care among healthcare team members

• To provide legal protection for the nurse

Which of the following is a method of helping in Dorothea Orem's Self Care Deficit Theory?

• Controlling

• Teaching

• Ignoring

• Restricting

What is the normal range for adult respiratory rate?

• 12-20 cpm

• 20-30 cpm

• 30-40 cpm

• 8-12 cpm