Nursing Theories And Nursing Practice 4th Edition By Smith Parker – Test Bank

Chapter 11: Betty Neuman’s Systems Model

Multiple-Choice Questions

1. Neuman’s theory includes an accordion-like mechanism that protects the normal line of defense. This mechanism is called:
2. The accordion line of defense
3. The defense line buffer
4. The flexible line of defense
5. The stressor defense line

ANS: C

2. Neuman defines the client’s usual state of wellness as:
3. The flexible line of defense
4. The normal line of defense
5. The stressor defense line
6. The accordion defense line

ANS: B

3. Neuman’s system suggests that __________________ is/are activated after the normal line of defense is penetrated by stressors.
4. The flexible line of defense
5. The accordion line of defense
6. Client resistance factors
7. Lines of resistance

ANS: D

4. Neuman identifies ___________ client variables.
5. Three
6. Six
7. Five
8. Nine

ANS: C

5. Neuman calls the process whereby energy moves toward evolution as a system absorbs energy to increase its organization, complexity, and development when it moves toward a steady or wellness state:
6. Negentropy.
7. Hypertrophy.
8. Entropy.
9. Dynatrophy.

ANS: A

6. Neuman calls the process whereby energy moves toward extinction by gradual disorganization, increasing randomness, and energy dissipation:
7. Negentropy.
8. Hypertrophy.
9. Entropy.
10. Dynatrophy.

ANS: C

7. Neuman states that the _________ variable is on a continuum of development that penetrates all other client system variables and supports the client’s optimal wellness.
8. Physiological
9. Psychological
10. Developmental
11. Spiritual

ANS: D

8. Neuman defined ________ broadly as “all internal and external factors or influences surrounding the identified client or client system.
9. Ecosystem
10. Environment
11. Wellness
12. Nursing

ANS: B

9. _______________ penetrate(s) the lines of defense to cause illness.
10. Stressors
11. Lines of Resistance
12. Negentropy
13. Pathogens

ANS: A

10. The ______________________ offers a protective coping shield that helps the client to function and stimulate the client’s health.
11. Created environment
12. Spiritual variable
13. Extrapersonal environment
14. Physiological variable

ANS: A