Grand Nursing Theories: Abdellah, Henderson, Pender, and Leininger

Nursing Theory

An exploration of four foundational nursing theories focusing on patient needs, health promotion, and cultural diversity.

Nursing Healthcare Education

10 Questions Medium Ages 18+ Aug 24, 2026

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1 Which theorist developed the typology of 21 nursing problems?

A Virginia Henderson
B Faye Glenn Abdellah
C Nola J. Pender
D Madeleine Leininger

2 What is the primary goal of nursing according to Virginia Henderson?

A To cure the patient's disease
B To assist the patient to gain independence
C To focus on health promotion only
D To manage hospital resources

3 Nola Pender's Health Promotion Model focuses on which of the following?

A Preventing illness
B Treating chronic disease
C Enhancing health potential
D Managing acute trauma

4 What is the core focus of Madeleine Leininger's theory?

A Patient-centered problem solving
B Transcultural nursing care
C Biological health factors
D Patient independence

5 In Leininger's theory, what is the 'Emic' perspective?

A The nurse's professional view
B The universal view of care
C The patient's insider view
D The standardized medical view

6 According to Abdellah, what is the 'sustenal' care need?

A Emotional support
B Physiological function maintenance
C Rehabilitative therapy
D Social interaction

7 Which of the following is NOT one of Henderson's three levels of nurse-patient relationships?

A Substitute
B Helper
C Partner
D Dictator

8 What is the difference between health promotion and health protection?

A Promotion moves toward positive well-being; protection moves away from negative states
B Promotion is for hospitals; protection is for homes
C Promotion is for nurses; protection is for doctors
D There is no difference

9 Leininger's 'Culture Care Repatterning' refers to:

A Ignoring patient culture
B Helping a client modify a harmful cultural practice
C Maintaining all cultural practices
D Applying one culture to everyone

10 Abdellah's definition of health is:

A The absence of disease
B A state with no unmet needs
C The ability to work
D Complete physical fitness

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