Dorothea Orem's Self care Deficit Theory
The self-care deficit theory was put in place to help nurses understand their patients better. The theory is based on the fact that humans can adapt to their environment. Type your name in the box below and click on the start button to begin the quiz. It is designed to test out how much you understood about the Dorothea Orem`s self-care deficit theory.
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What is the name of Dorothea Orem's theory ?
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Patient-Centered Approaches to Nursing
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Behavioral Systems Theory
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Self Care Deficit Theory
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Principles and Practice of Nursing Theory
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C. Self Care Deficit TheoryExplanation
Dorothea Orem's theory is called the Self Care Deficit Theory. This theory emphasizes the importance of individuals taking responsibility for their own self-care activities in order to maintain their health and well-being. According to Orem, individuals have the ability to care for themselves and meet their own self-care needs, but in certain situations, they may experience a self-care deficit and require assistance from healthcare professionals. The theory focuses on identifying and addressing these self-care deficits to promote optimal health outcomes.Rate this question:
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Orem's theory delineates three nested theories such as theories of self care, self care demand, and nursing systems.
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True
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False
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B. FalseExplanation
Self care demand is incorrect. The three theories are self care, self care deficit and nursing systems.Rate this question:
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Nursing Agency is used to balance self care agency and self care demand and thus minimize self care deficit.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
A nursing agency is indeed used to balance self-care agency and self-care demand in order to minimize self-care deficit. Nursing agencies provide healthcare professionals who can assist individuals in meeting their self-care needs when they are unable to do so independently. These professionals help individuals maintain their health and well-being by providing necessary care and support. By balancing self-care agency (the individual's ability to perform self-care activities) with self-care demand (the amount of care required), nursing agencies can help minimize self-care deficit and promote optimal health outcomes.Rate this question:
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What was the critical question that was the starting point for Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory?
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What is the subject matter of nursing?
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What is the condition that indicates that a person needs nursing care?
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Why do nurses do what they do?
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What is the form, the structure, and the content elements of nursing assistance?
Correct Answer
B. What is the condition that indicates that a person needs nursing care?Explanation
Alligood & Tomey, 2010, p.278)Rate this question:
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Orem's Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory could be classified as what type of theory?
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Grand Theory
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Middle Range Theory
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Practice Theory
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A. Grand TheoryExplanation
(McEwen & Wills, 2011, p.35 and Alligood & Tomey,2010, p.267)Rate this question:
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Which major theory concept is considered to be the unifying theory that includes all of the essential elements of SCDNT?
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Self-Care Deficit
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Self-Care
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Nursing Systems
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Nursing Science
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C. Nursing SystemsExplanation
Nursing Systems is identified as the unifying theory because it includes self-care and self-care deficit in system. It includes the person and their self-care abilities and the nurse’s role in self-care deficit.Rate this question:
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What are some areas of focus in the SCDNT?
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Nursing Practice/Training
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Nursing Education
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Nursing Science
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A & B
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All the above
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E. All the aboveExplanation
Orem focused her theory on Nursing Education, Practice/Training and Science.Rate this question:
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Which is Orem's view of Nursing, under the Nursing Metaparadigm?
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Nursing is an art and human services required for maintenance and continuous self-care
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Nursing is an art of caring and human health experience focused on caring
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Nursing is an art of caring with several caring attributes
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A. Nursing is an art and human services required for maintenance and continuous self-careExplanation
Orem's view of nursing, under the Nursing Metaparadigm, is that nursing is an art and human services required for maintenance and continuous self-care. This suggests that nursing involves providing care and assistance to individuals in order to help them maintain their health and engage in self-care activities. It emphasizes the importance of the nurse's role in supporting individuals in their own care and promoting their overall well-being.Rate this question:
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According to theory applications section, Mr. H is apart of what type of nursing system?
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Wholly Compensatory
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Partly Compensatory
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Supportive- Educative
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B. Partly CompensatoryExplanation
Based on the given information, Mr. H is considered to be a part of a partly compensatory nursing system. This means that the nursing care provided to him involves a combination of both compensatory and supportive-educative approaches. In this system, the nurse assesses Mr. H's abilities and limitations and determines which tasks he can perform independently and which tasks require assistance. The nurse then provides support and education to help Mr. H compensate for his limitations and improve his abilities.Rate this question:
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Nursing Agency is used to balance self care agency and self care demand and thus minimize self care deficit.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because a nursing agency plays a crucial role in balancing the self-care agency of individuals with their self-care demands. By providing professional nursing care and assistance, nursing agencies help individuals meet their self-care needs and minimize any self-care deficits they may have. This ensures that individuals receive the necessary support and care to maintain their health and well-being.Rate this question:
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