About this Study Set
This study set covers Nursing Theory through
15 practice questions.
An exploration of four foundational grand nursing theories focusing on the nurse-patient interpersonal relationship and collaborative care. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
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Grand Nursing Theories: Peplau, Orlando, Travelbee, and Hall study set below.
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1
What characterizes a Grand Nursing Theory according to McEwen & Wills?
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A
It is a narrow theory focused on specific tasks
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B
It is the most complex and broadest scope of nursing theory
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C
It is a theory that has been disproven by modern science
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D
It is a theory only applicable to psychiatric patients
2
Who is recognized as the 'Mother of Psychiatric Nursing'?
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A
Ida Jean Orlando
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B
Joyce Travelbee
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C
Hildegard E. Peplau
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D
Lydia E. Hall
3
In Peplau's theory, which phase involves the patient identifying with the nurse and building trust?
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A
Orientation
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B
Identification
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C
Exploitation
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D
Resolution
4
Which of Peplau's roles involves the nurse serving as a substitute for a parent or sibling?
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A
Stranger
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B
Teacher
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C
Surrogate
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D
Counselor
5
What is the core belief of Ida Jean Orlando's Nursing Process Theory?
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A
Nurses should focus on medical diagnosis
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B
The nurse must identify and meet the patient's immediate need for help
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C
Nursing is primarily about hospital administration
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D
The environment is the most important factor in recovery
6
In Orlando's theory, what does the nurse's 'reaction' consist of?
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A
Perception, thought, and feeling
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B
Routine, procedure, and schedule
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C
Diagnosis, treatment, and medication
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D
Observation, documentation, and reporting
7
Which type of nursing action is decided upon after validating a need with the patient?
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A
Automatic action
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B
Deliberative action
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C
Routine action
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D
Delegated action
8
Travelbee's Human-to-Human Relationship Model was influenced by which philosophy?
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A
Existentialism
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B
Behaviorism
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C
Rationalism
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D
Functionalism
9
In Travelbee's theory, which phase involves the nurse conceptually stepping into the patient's shoes?
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A
Original Encounter
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B
Emerging Identities
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C
Empathy
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D
Sympathy
10
According to Travelbee, what is the 'culmination' of the nurse-patient relationship?
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A
Original Encounter
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B
Empathy
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C
Sympathy
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D
Rapport
11
Lydia Hall's 'Core, Cure, Care' model emphasizes that professional nurses have exclusive domain over which circle?
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A
Core
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B
Cure
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C
Care
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D
Self-actualization
12
What does the 'Core' circle represent in Hall's model?
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A
The patient's disease
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B
The patient's body
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C
The patient's inner person
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D
The patient's environment
13
In Hall's model, what is the primary focus of the 'Cure' circle?
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A
Intimate bodily care
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B
Medical interventions and pathology
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C
The patient's feelings
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D
Teaching self-awareness
14
According to Peplau, what is the function of the 'Stranger' role?
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A
To provide medical answers
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B
To provide an accepting climate that builds trust
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C
To direct the interaction
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D
To teach the patient
15
What does Travelbee define as a 'faith that can and will be a change that would bring something better'?
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A
Empathy
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B
Hope
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C
Meaning
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D
Sympathy
