Chapter 3: Theories and Models of Nursing

Chapter 3: Theories and Models of Nursing

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. What can be expected of a system that has a high degree of nonsummativity?

A)	There is a low degree of interdependence of components.
B)	The system goes from the complex to the simple.
C)	Little exchange takes place between the system and the environment.
D)	There is a high degree of interdependence of components.

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    Medium

TOP:   Theories and Models of Nursing

KEY:  Cognitive Domain: Analysis | Integrated Process: Problem Identification | Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment

 

2. How can most living organisms be classified in general systems theory?

A)	Open systems
B)	Closed systems
C)	Subsystems
D)	Macrosystems

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    Easy

TOP:   Theories and Models of Nursing

KEY:  Cognitive Domain: Comprehension | Integrated Process: Planning | Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment

 

3. Identify the major component for the maintenance of health used in the Roy Adaptation Model of nursing.

A)	Systems
B)	Lack of illness
C)	Adaptation
D)	Use of medicine

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    Medium

TOP:   Theories and Models of Nursing

KEY:  Cognitive Domain: Synthesis | Integrated Process: Assessment | Client Need: Implementation

 

4. “Stimuli” in the Roy Adaptation Model is synonymous with which element in systems theory?

A)	Output
B)	Feedback
C)	Input
D)	Coping

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    Hard

TOP:   Theories and Models of Nursing

KEY:  Cognitive Domain: Analysis | Integrated Process: Assessment | Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment

 

5. How is health described in the Roy Adaptation Model of nursing?

A)	A continuum
B)	A lack of illness
C)	A state or process of being and becoming an integrated, whole person
D)	A state of physical and mental well-being

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1                    DIF:    Medium

TOP:   Theories and Models of Nursing

KEY:  Cognitive Domain: Application | Integrated Process: Planning | Client Need: Implementation