Nursing Theory Midterm Study Guide Graded A+

Imogene's King Theory- Interpersonal system {Ans: Interpersonal system: the relationships and interactions between the nurse and the patient Interactions: refers to the ways in which the nurse and patient relate to each other, including their attitudes, behaviors, and emotions Communication: refers to the exchange of information and ideas between the nurse and the patient. Transactions: a series of exchanges between human beings and the environment and how they can work together to achieve healthcare goals}What is Florences Nightingale's Theory? {Ans: Clean environment, fresh air, warmth, noise control and management of wastes and odors were ways that "environment" could be altered in such a way as to improve conditions so that nature could act to cure the patient She believed that a nurse should focus on the patients needs and not the disease they have}What is Betty Neumans secondary prevention? {Ans: Interventions after symptoms have occurred. It focuses on preventing damage to the central core by strengthening the internal lines of resistance and/or removing the stressor}What is health in the metaparadigm? {Ans: The person's state of well=being}What is Betty Neuman's primary prevention? {Ans: At risk but reaction to stressor has not occurred. Occurs before the system