Prepare Me Theory

Carmencita Abaquin's theory of Holistic Nursing Care primarily emphasizes:

• The physical aspects of illness.

• Addressing the patient's total being, including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions.

• Focusing solely on the medical diagnosis.

• The nurse's expertise in technical skills.

Abaquin's "PREPARE ME" program is specifically designed for:

• Patients with any type of illness.

• Cancer patients at any stage.

• Terminally ill cancer patients.

• Cancer survivors.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the "PREPARE ME" program?

• Presence

• Medication Administration

• Reminisce Therapy

• Values Clarification

"Presence" in Abaquin's theory refers to:

• Physically being present in the room.

• Active listening, empathy, and genuine connection with the patient.

• Completing documentation promptly.

• Maintaining a professional distance.

Reminisce Therapy, as used in "PREPARE ME," aims to:

• Focus on the patient's current physical symptoms.

• Prepare patients for medical procedures.

• Provide pain relief.

• Help patients find meaning and strength in their life stories.

Abaquin's theory emphasizes that quality of life for terminally ill patients is:

• A multi-dimensional concept encompassing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.

• Solely determined by their physical comfort.

• The responsibility of the medical team alone.

• Unimportant in the terminal stage of illness.

Which of the following best reflects Abaquin's view of the nurse-patient relationship?

• A professional but detached interaction.

• Primarily focused on task completion.

• A therapeutic partnership built on trust and empathy.

• Limited to providing medical information.

Values clarification, as a component of "PREPARE ME," helps patients to:

• Understand their diagnosis.

• Identify what is truly important to them.

• Make funeral arrangements.

• Communicate with their family.

A nurse implementing Abaquin's theory would prioritize which of the following?

• Administering medications on schedule.

• Developing a care plan that addresses the patient's holistic needs.

• Focusing on the physical aspects of the illness.

• Minimizing patient interaction to conserve time.

The ultimate goal of Abaquin's holistic nursing interventions is to:

• Cure the patient's disease.

• Prolong the patient's life at all costs.

• Improve the patient's quality of life.

• Reduce the workload of the nursing staff.