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A nurse is caring for a patient who is terminally ill and expresses a desire to see a religious leader. By facilitating this visit, the nurse is addressing which of Henderson’s 14 needs?

A. The need to play or participate in various forms of recreation.
B. The need to worship according to one's faith.
C. The need to learn, discover, or satisfy the curiosity that leads to normal development.
D. The need to avoid dangers in the environment.
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Jun 6, 2026

Henderson’s theory identifies 14 basic needs. Which of the following is an example of a need from the psychosocial category?

A. Breathe normally.
B. Eat and drink adequately.
C. Communicate with others in expressing emotions, needs, fears, or opinions.
D. Move and maintain desirable postures.
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Jun 6, 2026

Virginia Henderson’s Nursing Need Theory defines the unique function of the nurse as:

A. Assisting the individual, sick or well, in the performance of activities they would perform unaided if they had the necessary strength, will, or knowledge.
B. Helping the patient achieve a high level of self-care.
C. Fostering a therapeutic interpersonal relationship.
D. Manipulating the environment to promote health.
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Jun 6, 2026

Which patient would require a ‘wholly compensatory’ nursing system based on Orem’s theory?

A. A patient with a leg fracture who needs help with crutch walking.
B. An unconscious patient in the Intensive Care Unit.
C. A new mother learning to breastfeed her baby.
D. A patient with anxiety who needs to learn relaxation techniques.
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Jun 6, 2026

According to Orem, the goal of nursing is to:

A. Help the patient move toward independent self-care.
B. Create a therapeutic environment for the patient.
C. Promote a positive nurse-patient relationship.
D. Help the patient adapt to stressors.
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Jun 6, 2026
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Jun 6, 2026

An elderly man who has had a stroke is unable to bathe or dress himself. According to Orem, this patient has a:

A. Self-care requisite
B. Self-care deficit
C. Self-care agency
D. Therapeutic self-care demand
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Jun 6, 2026

Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory posits that nursing is required when:

A. A patient has a poor relationship with their family.
B. A patient is in an unhealthy environment.
C. A patient's self-care demands exceed their ability to perform self-care.
D. A patient experiences severe anxiety.
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Jun 6, 2026

Peplau’s theory is considered a middle-range theory and is particularly influential in which area of nursing?

A. Surgical nursing
B. Public health nursing
C. Mental health nursing
D. Pediatric nursing
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Jun 6, 2026

According to Peplau, what is the primary role of the nurse during the ‘orientation’ phase?

A. To provide all necessary care without patient input.
B. To act as a stranger and help the patient define their health problem.
C. To encourage the patient's independence and plan for discharge.
D. To test the limits of the therapeutic relationship.
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Jun 6, 2026

Hildegard Peplau’s Interpersonal Theory is primarily focused on:

A. The nurse-patient relationship as a therapeutic process.
B. The patient's ability to perform self-care.
C. The manipulation of the environment to facilitate healing.
D. The patient as an adaptive system.
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Jun 6, 2026

Which of the following interventions is LEAST reflective of Nightingale’s theory?

A. Administering a prescribed antidepressant medication.
B. Changing soiled linens promptly.
C. Providing a balanced and nutritious meal.
D. Opening the window to ventilate the room.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

According to Nightingale, the ‘health of houses’ includes which five critical elements?

A. Pure air, pure water, efficient drainage, cleanliness, and light.
B. Comfort, nutrition, privacy, socialization, and education.
C. Nurse, patient, health, and environment.
D. Assessment, diagnosis, planning, and implementation.
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Jun 6, 2026

Nightingale’s Environmental Theory would consider which of the following as a top priority for a patient with a respiratory infection?

A. Providing health education about smoking cessation.
B. Ensuring the patient has access to fresh, clean air.
C. Exploring the patient's anxiety about their illness.
D. Teaching the patient how to perform deep breathing exercises.
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Jun 6, 2026

Florence Nightingale’s theory emphasized the manipulation of which of the following to promote healing?

A. The patient's interpersonal relationships.
B. The patient's physical environment.
C. The patient's self-care abilities.
D. The patient's adaptation level.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A practice theory is often developed by:

A. A nurse researcher studying a very specific patient population or intervention.
B. A philosopher contemplating the nature of nursing.
C. A hospital administrator seeking to cut costs.
D. A medical doctor to guide nursing practice.
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Jun 6, 2026
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