Nursing Theorists Quiz

Which nurse theorist is known for her Environmental Theory?

• Dorothea Orem

• Hildegard Peplau

• Virginia Henderson

• Florence Nightingale

Which nurse theorist developed the Theory of Human Caring?

• Hildegard Peplau

• Florence Nightingale

• Dorothea Orem

• Jean Watson

Which nurse theorist is associated with the Theory of Interpersonal Relations, or the relationship between the nurse and the patient?

• Dorothea Orem

• Hildegard E. Peplau

• Virginia Henderson

• Florence Nightingale

Which nurse theorist is associated with the Adaptation Model?

• Hildegard Peplau

• Callista Roy

• Dorothea Orem

• Florence Nightingale

Which nurse theorist developed the Theory of Transcultural Nursing?

• Florence Nightingale

• Madeleine Leininger

• Dorothea Orem

• Hildegard Peplau

Which nurse theorist is known for the Science of Unitary Human Beings?

• Martha E. Rogers

• Hildegard Peplau

• Dorothea Orem

• Florence Nightingale

Which nurse theorist is associated with the 14 areas of nursing care based on physical, psychological, spiritual/moral and sociological aspects?

• Florence Nightingale

• Dorothea Orem

• Virginia Henderson

• Hildegard Peplau

Who is associated with the Science of Unitary Human Beings?

• Martha E. Rogers

• Hildegard Peplau

• Dorothea Orem

• Florence Nightingale

A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing extreme pain. According to Watson's theory, what aspect of nursing care is most important in this situation?

• Administer pain medications as prescribed

• Demonstrate empathy and providing a comforting presence

• Monitor vital signs

• Consult with the physician for alternate treatment options

When following Nightingale's environmental theory, what nursing intervention focuses on the control of the patient's environment?

• Administering pain medications on time

• Providing emotional support

• Maintaining proper hygiene and sanitation

• Assessing vitals signs regularly