Deck 11: Betty Neumans Systems Model

Question 1

Neuman defines the client's usual state of wellness as:

A)The flexible line of defense.
B)The normal line of defense.
C)The stressor defense line.
D)The accordion defense line.

Answer 1

The normal line of defense.

Question 2

Neuman states that the _________ variable is on a continuum of development that penetrates all other client system variables and supports the client's optimal wellness.

A)Physiological
B)Psychological
C)Developmental
D)Spiritual

Answer 2

Spiritual

Question 3

Neuman identifies ___________ client variables.

A)Three
B)Six
C)Five
D)Nine

Answer 3

Five

Question 4

_______________ penetrate(s)the lines of defense to cause illness.

A)Stressors
B)Lines of resistance
C)Negentropy
D)Pathogens

Question 5

What are the dimensions of stressors?

A)Intrapersonal stressors
B)Spiritual stressors
C)Mutual stressors
D)Environmental stressors

Question 6

Neuman calls the process whereby energy moves toward evolution as a system absorbs energy to increase its organization,complexity,and development when it moves toward a steady or wellness state:

A)Negentropy.
B)Hypertrophy.
C)Entropy.
D)Dynatrophy.

Question 7

What is the definition of created environment-physiological variable?

A)The meaning a person ascribes to the physical shape of his/her body and function.
B)The meaning the person ascribes to his/her personality and way emotions are expressed.
C)The meaning the person ascribes to the extent his/her interactions with others.
D)The meaning the person ascribes to his/her spiritual well-being.

Question 8

The ______________________ offers a protective coping shield that helps the client to function and stimulate the client's health.

A)Created environment
B)Spiritual variable
C)Extrapersonal environment
D)Physiological variable

Question 9

Neuman calls the process whereby energy moves toward extinction by gradual disorganization,increasing randomness,and energy dissipation:

A)Negentropy.
B)Hypertrophy.
C)Entropy.
D)Dynatrophy.

Question 10

Neuman's system suggests that __________________ is/are activated after the normal line of defense is penetrated by stressors.

A)The flexible line of defense
B)The accordion line of defense
C)Client resistance factors
D)Lines of resistance

Question 11

Neuman defined ________ broadly as "all internal and external factors or influences surrounding the identified client or client system."

A)Ecosystem
B)Environment
C)Wellness
D)Nursing

Question 12

Select the dimensions of interacting variables.Select all that apply:

A)Community variables
B)Psychological variables
C)Developmental variables
D)Family variables
E)Intrapersonal variables

Question 13

Neuman's theory includes an accordion-like mechanism that protects the normal line of defense.This mechanism is called:

A)The accordion line of defense.
B)The defense line buffer.
C)The flexible line of defense.
D)The stressor defense line.