Deck 19: Models and Theories Focused on a Systems Approach

Question 1

Which statement best describes the assumption of the general systems theory that is a common thread in Roy's, King's, and Neuman's nursing models?

A) The world is made up of interconnected systems, and all systems can function independent of one another when the need arises.
B) The world is made up of interconnected systems, and one system produces the energy necessary for the next to function.
C) The world is made up of interconnected systems, and dysfunction in one system impacts other systems.
D) The world is made up of interconnected systems, and if one system fails the others will compensate for it.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which phrase is not one of the four components of veritivity as defined by Roy?

A) Humankind's shared purpose
B) Activity and creativity for the common good
C) Human existence's purpose
D) Moral sense value

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Roland is thirteen and was beaten up by two bullies on the way home from school today. When the bullies approached him, he felt his heart begin to race and his face grow flush. His older brother told him this is called the "fight-or-flight" response and occurs when the body releases hormones when in a dangerous situation. If Roland's fight-or-flight reaction is considered in terms of Roy's coping processes, it would best be described as a:

A) cognator process.
B) regulator process.
C) stabilizer process.
D) innovator process.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which mode described by Roy could be used to describe behaviors related to an individual's relationships with others?

A) Interdependence
B) Role function
C) Self-concept
D) Group

Question 5

Which definition of health most closely resembles that proposed by King?

A) Health is a continuum of states of wellness and illness.
B) Health is a negotiation between a patient and a nurse.
C) Health is a goal that everyone strives for throughout their lifetime.
D) Health is a process of growth and development in the individual.

Question 6

Which choice is not one of the five components of the nursing process proposed by King?

A) Communication
B) Nursing goals
C) Coordination
D) Nursing judgment

Question 7

According to King's hypothesis, why is perceptual accuracy an important component of nurse-client interactions?

A) It increases mutual goal setting.
B) It increases the likelihood of goal attainment.
C) It decreases client stress and anxiety.
D) It decreases instances of role conflict.

Question 8

According to Neuman's model, when the amount of energy available to a system exceeds the amount of energy being used by the system, the system is in a state of:

A) imbalance.
B) decline.
C) homeostasis.
D) surplus.

Question 9

Gretchen is a kindergartener who just learned about the proper way to wash her hands to prevent the spread of germs. Based on Neuman's model, Gretchen's latest skill is best classified as which level of prevention?

A) Primary
B) Secondary
C) Tertiary
D) Quaternary

Question 10

According to Neuman's model, what is the purpose of outcome identification and planning?

A) Synthesizing comprehensive data about a client and a therapy.
B) Promoting system stability through energy conservation.
C) Determining the effectiveness of client interventions.
D) Evaluating the degree to which a client has met his or her goals.