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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Unit I: Introduction to Theory Chapter 1-Philosophy, Science, and Nursing Chapter 2-Overview of Theory in Nursing Chapter 3-Concept Development: Clarifying Meaning of Terms Chapter 4-Theory Development: Structuring Conceptual Relationships in Nursing Chapter 5-Theory Analysis and Evaluation

Unit II: Nursing Theories Chapter 6-Overview of Grand Nursing Theories Chapter 7-Grand Nursing Theories Based on Human Needs Chapter 8-Grand Nursing Theories Based on Interactive Process Chapter 9-Grand Nursing Theories Based on Unitary Process Chapter 10-Introduction to Middle-Range Nursing Theories Chapter 11-Overview of Selected Middle-Range Nursing Theories Chapter 12-Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Theory

Unit III: Shared Theories Used by Nurses Chapter 13-Theories From the Sociologic Sciences Chapter 14-Theories From the Behavioral Sciences Chapter 15-Theories From the Biomedical Sciences Chapter 16-Theories, Models, and Frameworks From Leadership and Management Chapter 17-Learning Theories Chapter 18-Ethical Theories and Principles

Unit IV: Application of Theory in Nursing Chapter 19-Application of Theory in Nursing Practice Chapter 20-Application of Theory in Nursing Research Chapter 21-Application of Theory in Nursing Administration and Management Chapter 22- Application of Theory in Nursing Education Chapter 23-Future Issues in Nursing Theory

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Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e Chapter 1: Nursing Theory and the Discipline of Nursing Multiple-Choice Questions 1. The purpose of theory is to: A. Explain experience.

B. Describe relationships.

C. Project outcomes.

D. All of the above.

ANS: D

2. Members of a community of scholars share a commitment to all of the following except: A. Values.

B. Knowledge.

C. Geographic location.

D. Processes.

ANS: C

3.

and

discipline and are inherent in nursing theories.

A. Paradigm and metaparadigm.

B. Syntactical and conceptual.

C. Middle and grand.

D. Language and symbol.

ANS: B

structures are essential to any

Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e 4. Books and periodicals are examples of: A. Communication networks.

B. Heritage of literature.

C. Nursing organizations.

D. Nursing discipline.

ANS: B

5. The basic building blocks of theories are: A. Concepts and their definitions.

B. Statements of relationships.

C. Concepts and statements of relationships.

D. Empirical indicators.

ANS: C

6. Nursing theories: A. Are discovered in nature.

B. Serve as exact representations of reality.

Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e C. Are invented by humans.

D. Cannot be modified.

ANS: C

7. A paradigm is defined as a: A. Worldview.

B. General framework.

C. Set of shared perspectives held by members of a discipline.

D. All of the above.

ANS: D

8. The dependence of nursing theory development on human imagination is an attribute of nursing as a(n): A. Occupation.

B. Discipline.

C. Vocation.

D. Profession.

ANS: B

9. The primary purpose of nursing theory is to: A. Structure nursing knowledge.

B. Demonstrate creativity in nursing.

C. Guide the thinking about, being, and doing of nursing.

Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e D. Organize nursing curricula.

ANS: C

10. The first nursing theorist who identified the importance of theory in nursing was: A. Virginia Henderson.

B. Hildegard Peplau.

C. Lydia Hall.

D. Florence Nightingale.

ANS: D

11. The most abstract level of knowledge is the: A. Paradigm.

B. Metaparadigm.

C. Theory.

D. Concept.

ANS: B

12. Statements of enduring values or beliefs are considered: A. Conceptual models.

B. Philosophies.

C. Grand theories.

D. Practice theories.

Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e ANS: B

13. Theories that include specific concepts, are broad enough to be useful in complex situations, and can be empirically tested are called: A. Grand theories.

B. Middle-range theories.

C. Practice-level theories.

D. Nursing theories.

ANS: B

14. Theories that have the most limited scope and level of abstraction that are useful in within a specific range of nursing situations are called: A. Grand theories.

B. Middle-range theories.

C. Practice-level theories.

D. Nursing theories.

ANS: C

15. The name for the boundaries or focus of a discipline is: A. Imagination.

B. Domain.

C. Tradition.

D. Value.

Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e ANS: B

True/False Questions

16. Every discipline has a unique focus that directs inquiry and distinguishes it from other fields of study.

ANS: T

17. Theories are not discovered in nature but are human inventions.

ANS: T

18. Science generally evolves as a smooth, regular, continuing path of knowledge development over time.

ANS: F

19. Early nursing theorists relied on definitions of theory from nursing practice to guide the development of theories within nursing.

ANS: F

20. The best test of any nursing theory is its usefulness in professional practice.

ANS: T

Parker/Smith, Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice, 5e

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1. Nursing has been considered both a profession and an occupation. Which of the following supports defining nursing as a profession?

A) Autonomy B) Learned vocation C) Varied level of skill D) Career with varied knowledge

2. How many levels of entry into practice exist for registered nurses?

A) One B) Two C) Three D) Four

3. Nursing is classified as which type of science?

A) Pure B) Natural C) Human D) Applied

4. In defining the philosophy of nursing, which of the following would not be included?

A) Purpose of human l iTf e B) Nature of being C) Theory of knowledge D) Scientific method

5. When discussing the science and philosophy of a discipline, how would one define the two in relation to each other?

A) Autonomous B) Reliant C) Linked D) Unrelated

6. Philosophy's definition includes which of the following?

A) Study of problems that are abstract and general B) Measures observable phenomena of interest in a discipline C) Empirical way of gathering data D) Grounded and tested in experience

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7. Based on the science and philosophical schools of thought, which one is founded on the belief that what is experienced is what exists and that experiences be verified through scientific methodology?

A) Received view B) Human science C) Phenomenology D) Constructivism

8. Based on the science and philosophical schools of thought, which one centers on descriptions that are derived from collectively lived experiences, interrelatedness, human interpretation, and learned reality?

A) Empiricism B) Positivism C) Rationalism D) Perceived view

9. When defining nursing philosophy, which of the following is appropriate?

A) Refers to the belief system of the profession and provides perspectives for practice, scholarship, and research.

B) The substantive, discipline-specific knowledge that focuses on the human-universe-health process.

C) Refers to the systemToEf S reTlaBtiA onNsK hiS pEoL f hLuEmRa.n C reOs pMons e in health and illness.

D) Responsible for generation of knowledge, which provides direction for future.

10. When discussing the knowledge development in nursing science, the study of theory is referred to as which of the following?

A) Ontology B) Epistemology C) Methodology D) Philosophy

11. There are several defined ways of knowing. Which way of knowing is defined as “a priori knowledge that pertain to knowledge gained from thought alone?”

A) Empirics B) Personal C) Intuitive D) Somatic

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12. Patterns of knowledge in nursing include use of knowledge from nursing and other disciplines, abstracted and generalized beyond personal experience. Of which pattern of knowledge is this representative?

A) Clinical knowledge B) Emancipatory knowing C) Conceptual knowledge D) Empirical knowledge

13. Nursing is described as a human science based on inclusion of which of the following in the discipline?

A) Physiology B) Human health C) Anthropology D) All of the above

14. A study is conducted and the methodology used for the data collection is focused on testing a hypothesis and seeking to prove or disprove the hypothesis. Which type of methodology is being used?

A) Qualitative B) Quantitative C) Methodologic pluralism

15. During the course of a nursing research study, the research selects a theory with a phenomenological foundation seeking to explore the experiences of teens living with HIV. Which type of methodology is being used?

A) Qualitative B) Quantitative C) Methodologic pluralism

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Answer Key 1. A 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. A 8. D 9. A 10. B 11. B 12. C 13. D 14. B 15. A

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1. Myra Levine expressed nurses are often confused about theory. Which of the following was given as one reason for the confusion related to nursing theory?

A) Clearly understandable B) Obscure concepts C) Application to practice D) New concepts

2. If a theory is to be useful in nursing, it must include which of the following?

A) Broad concepts B) Understandable concepts C) Concepts specific to nursing D) Operationally defined concepts

3. Theories developed for nursing include all of the following except which of the following?

A) Identify standards for nursing practice B) Guide development of client cares C) Direct quality assurance programs D) Align with other health care disciplines

4. Which of the following wTaE sS thT eB fiA rsN t sKtaSgE eL inLtE heRd.eC veOloMpment of a nursing theory and philosophy?

A) Silent knowledge B) Received knowledge C) Subjective knowledge D) Procedural knowledge

5. The silent knowledge stage of theory and philosophy development was driven based on which of the following?

A) Nursing as an independent discipline B) Medical model, dependent on physicians C) Interdisciplinary team design D) Nursing as an academic discipline

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6. During the 1970s, the nursing profession viewed itself as a scientific discipline evolving toward a theoretically based practice focusing on the client. Which stage of theory and philosophy development is this the correct description?

A) Silent knowledge B) Received knowledge C) Subjective knowledge D) Procedural knowledge

7. What is the current stage of knowledge development for the discipline of nursing?

A) Silent knowledge B) Received knowledge C) Subjective knowledge D) Constructed knowledge

8. Development of a metatheory includes which of the following?

A) Broad processes and generalized understanding B) Specific application of theory C) Development of theory through practice D) Use of only nursing concepts

SoTsB 9. Which type of theory is tT heEm t bArN oaKdSaE ndLcLoEmRp.leC x OinMscope?

A) Grand theory B) Middle range theory C) Practice theory D) Microtheory

10. Which type of theory may describe a phenomenon, explain relationships of concepts or predict effects of a phenomenon?

A) Metatheory B) Grand theory C) Middle range theory D) Practice theory

11. Which type of theory is the least complex and is situation specific?

A) Methatheory B) Grand theory C) Middle range theory D) Practice theory

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12. A nursing theory designed to explain or relate concepts in a theory to one another is considered which type or purpose of theory?

A) Factor-isolating theories B) Factor-relating theories C) Situation-relating theories D) Situation-producing theories

13. A nursing theory which prescribes activities to reach a goal is which type of theory?

A) Factor-isolating theories B) Factor-relating theories C) Situation-relating theories D) Situation-producing theories

14. Which of the following discipline or disciplines may be used in the design of a nursing theory?

A) Psychology B) Physical biology C) Sociology D) Psychology, physical biology, and sociology

BhAiN 15. Based on the work by FaT wE ceSttT ,w chKoSfEthLeLfoEllRo.wC inO g Mis not part of the defined nursing metaparadigm?

A) Person B) Health C) Environment D) Caring

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Answer Key 1. B 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. B 6. D 7. D 8. A 9. A 10. C 11. D 12. B 13. D 14. D 15. D

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1. A concept used in a theory may be which of the following?

A) A sentence B) One or two words C) A sentence or a paragraph D) A word, two words, or a phrase

2. The definition of a concept should include consideration of which of the following factor?

A) Potential publication B) Context of concept C) Researcher opinion D) Use in other disciplines

3. Concepts used in nursing theory have been derived from which of the following?

A) Nursing practice B) Psychology and medicine C) Nursing research D) Nursing practice and other disciplines

4. A concept which is independent of time and space is considered which type of concept?

A) Concrete B) Abstract C) Variable D) Nonvariable

5. The concept of male or female gender is considered what type of concept?

A) Concrete B) Abstract C) Variable D) Nonvariable

6. A concept which can be measured using a hypotheses and may be tested is considered which of the following?

A) Theoretical B) Operational C) Abstract D) Nonvariable

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7. Which of the following is not a reason for concept analysis?

A) Identify gaps in knowledge B) Determine knowledge of researcher C) Clarify concepts and meaning D) Determine fit between concept and clinical application

8. Who as the first nursing scholar developed a process for defining concepts and used 11 steps or techniques?

A) Wilson B) Walker and Avant C) Rodgers D) Swartz-Barcott and Kim

9. Based on the work of Rodgers, why is concept analysis necessary?

A) Concepts are static.

B) Concepts are context dependent.

C) Concepts vary based on type of theory.

D) Concepts provide information on data results.

10. Which of the following steps is last in Rodgers' process of concept analysis?

A) None. All are complTetEedST siB mA ulNtaKneSoEuL slL y.ER.COM B) Select appropriate sample for data collection C) Identify hypothesis and implications D) Analyze data regarding the concept

11. In the work of Swartz-Barcott and Kim, one of the phases of the hybrid model of concept development involves literature searches and determines the relevance for nursing. In which phase of the model does this occur?

A) Analytical phase B) Fieldwork phase C) Theoretical phase D) Concept development

12. What is the purpose of concept clarification based on the work by Meleis?

A) Define new concepts B) Identify dimension of concepts C) Explore use in the discipline D) Refine existing concepts

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Answer Key 1. D 2. B 3. D 4. B 5. D 6. B 7. B 8. A 9. B 10. A 11. C 12. D

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1. Theory development in nursing assists nursing in all of the following ways except one. Which of the following is not accomplished through theory development?

A) Helps the nurse understand practice B) Identifies key ideas of practice C) Organizes knowledge for use D) Disproves prior nursing knowledge

2. What is the term which refers to the process and methods used to create, modify, or refine a theory?

A) Theory construction B) Theory development C) Theory production D) Theory design

3. What is the term that is used to describe the final steps of theory development in which the components of the theory are organized and linkages specified?

A) Theory development B) Theory production C) Theory construction D) Theory design

4. When discussing theory, the theory termed as a worldview that deals with generating knowledge and broad abstract concepts is which type of theory?

A) Practice theory B) Metatheory C) Middle range theory D) Microtheory

5. Theories that consist of conceptual frameworks defining broad perspectives for practice and looking at phenomena based on perspectives and lacking operational definitions are which type of theories?

A) Grand theories B) Microtheories C) Practice theories D) Middle range theories

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6. Which theories contain limited numbers of concepts and are limited in scope with some degree of generalization, but the concepts are clear and hypotheses can be derived?

A) Microtheories B) Practice theories C) Metatheories D) Middle range theories

7. Which theories are narrow in scope and have few concepts with a focus on reality?

A) Metatheories B) Practice theories C) Middle range theories D) Grand theories

8. The level of theory that names and classifies characteristics of a phenomenon and determines what will be perceived as the essence of the phenomenon is categorized as which of the following?

A) Explanatory theory B) Descriptive theory C) Predictive theory D) Prescriptive theory

9. The categorization of theories that provide the relationship between phenomena under study and describe some of the associations or interrelations between and among the concepts is which type of theory?

A) Prescriptive theory B) Descriptive theory C) Explanatory theory D) Predictive theory

10. Which theory addresses nursing therapeutics and predicts consequences of interactions?

A) Predictive theory B) Descriptive theory C) Prescriptive theory D) Explanatory theory

11. The foundations of theories are which of the following?

A) Propositions B) Relationships C) Concepts D) Hypotheses

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12. Concepts are fully developed and presented in combination with other concepts to create theoretical statements. Which type of theoretical statement is the following: “As children grow in height their weight will increase.”?

A) Relational statement B) Existence statement C) Nonrelational statement D) Linear statement

13. The linkages in concepts of theories assist in which of the following?

A) Developing hypotheses B) Identifying new knowledge C) Assisting in conceptual map D) Provide a framework for the theory

14. Nursing theories are built on levels of abstraction. Which type of theory is the foundation on which other theories are built?

A) Microtheory B) Practice theory C) Middle range theory D) Grand theory

15. How are nursing theories developed?

A) Discovered in research.

B) Revealed in practice.

C) Invented to describe events.

D) Designed to tie research to practice.

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Answer Key 1. D 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. B 9. C 10. C 11. C 12. A 13. A 14. D 15. C

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1. Theory analysis and evaluation provides for all except which of the following?

A) Provide information on theory B) Identify gaps in theory C) Determine use in practice D) Assess the theorist validity

2. When conducting theory evaluation, the result is all of the following except which one?

A) Theory's origin B) Testability C) New information D) Generalizability

3. The systematic process of objectively examining the content, structure, and function of a theory is which of the following?

A) Theory description B) Theory analysis C) Theory evaluation D) Theory development

4. When assessing a theory's potential contribution to the discipline's knowledge base, what is this considered?

A) Theory description B) Theory analysis C) Theory evaluation D) Theory development

5. Which nursing scholar was the first to document the following criteria for analyzing theories: scope, complexity, testability, usefulness, implicit values of the theorist, information generation, and meaningful terminology?

A) Hardy B) Ellis C) Chinn D) Meleis

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6. One nursing scholar wrote theory should be evaluated based on universal standards.

The same theorist discussed logical adequacy and the need for analysis of internal consistency in theory. Who is the appropriate nursing scholar?

A) Meleis B) Chinn C) Hardy D) Ellis

7. One nursing scholar used a two-phase process for analysis and evaluation of theories and frameworks. In her view of analysis, she indicated a significant need to be nonjudgmental and detailed in examination of a theory. She further indicated a need for theory to be evaluated by unique focus, the metaparadigm of nursing. Who is the appropriate nursing scholar?

A) Barnum B) Fawcett C) Meleis D) Whall

8. Who is the only nurse scholar to outline three separate criteria for analysis and evaluation for the three levels of nursing theory?

A) Whall B) Barnum C) Hardy D) Chinn

9. The process for critically reviewing nursing theory provides the ability to assess the relevance of the theory to which of the following?

A) Nursing administration, practice, and medicine B) Nursing research and nursing education C) Nursing practice, research, and education D) Nursing practice 10. Chinn and Kramer defined the term “critical reflection” as part of their process to analyze theory. What is the purpose of critical reflection in theory analysis?

A) It provides for external criticism.

B) It determines how well a theory serves its purpose.

C) It explains how the theory is used after development.

D) Does the theory include the nursing metapardigm?

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11. Theory evaluation criteria by Barnum includes internal criticism. Which of the following is included in the internal criticism of theory evaluation?

A) Clarity B) Complexity C) Significance D) Scope

12. Chinn and Kramer included six elements in their theory description. Which element is defined as the following: “concepts are structured into a systematic form that links each concept with other”?

A) Structure B) Relationships C) Assumptions D) Definitions

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Answer Key 1. D 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. C 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. B 11. A 12. B

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1. Based on categories by Tomey and Alligood, theories that look at phenomenon for description or explanation for the purpose of control or prediction of the phenomenon in the practice setting would fall under which category?

A) Nursing theories B) Middle range theories C) Grand theories D) Nursing philosophies

2. Which of the following would be the category of a theory when basing the category on: philosophies, nursing models, nursing theories, theories, and middle range nursing theories?

A) Theoretical background B) Paradigms C) Nursing domains D) Scope

3. In the categorization of nursing theories by Meleis, one group focused on the domain of human beings and pan-dimensional energy fields. In which domain is this classified?

A) Nursing therapeutics B) Interactions C) Client (human being)—environment interactions D) Nursing clients

4. There are seven criteria for analysis of grand theories that have been selected and discussed. Which of the following is not one of the criteria?

A) Background of the theorist B) Usefulness C) Parsimony D) Time period

5. Three scholars developed categorization of theories based on paradigms. Which nursing scholar used the categories of totality paradigm and simultaneity paradigm?

A) Parse B) Newman C) Fawcett D) Orem

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6. Scholars have developed categorization of theories based on paradigms. Which nursing scholar used the categories of particulate-deterministic school, interactiveintegrative school, and unitary-transformative?

A) Parse B) Newman C) Fawcett D) Rodgers

7. Scholars have developed categorization of theories based on paradigms. Which nursing scholar used the categories of reaction, reciprocal interaction, and simultaneous action?

A) Parse B) Newman C) Fawcett D) Roy

8. When using analysis criteria for a grand theory, why it is important to consider the background of the theorist?

A) It reveals the foundations of the theorist's ideas B) It examines the assumptions of the author C) It leads to understanding application to practice D) It determines the complexity of the thought process

9. When assessing a theory, the analysis reveals an influence from the reaction world view. In which of the following areas of analysis is this considered?

A) Background of theorist B) Philosophical underpinning of the theory C) Major assumptions, concepts, and relationships D) Parsimony

10. Which of the following is the criterion for assessing the complexity of a theory?

A) Major assumptions, concepts, and relationships B) Usefulness C) Value in extending nursing science D) Parsimony

11. What is the purpose for critiquing theories?

A) To determine usefulness in nursing science B) Evaluate the scholar's work for publication C) Determine applicability to other disciplines D) Prove the theory

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12. When using a grand theory for a research study, the researcher is aware the concepts and propositions are which of the following?

A) Simplistic B) Amenable to testing C) Lack operation definitions D) Succinct and well defined

13. Grand theories in nursing provide an overview and foundation for future development of which type of theory?

A) Practice B) Middle range theory C) Microtheory D) Metatheory

14. Nurses are using theory to guide practice. Which of the following is not a noted reason for using theory in nursing practice?

A) Improve patient outcomes B) Renew and update practice C) Enhance quality of healthcare D) Advance the view of nursing in society

15. Based on the categorization of nursing theories and nursing domains by Meleis, Levine's and Orem's theories on nursing were placed together into a category. Which of the categories, as defined by Meleis, are these theories considered to be classified?

A) Nursing clients B) Interactions C) Human being—environment interactions D) Nursing therapeutics

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Answer Key 1. A 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. D 11. A 12. C 13. B 14. D 15. D

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1. Grand nursing theories that are based on human needs include all but one of the following. Which is not considered to be a part of needs-based theories?

A) Focus is on the client.

B) Client is considered biopsychosocially.

C) Individual parts of the client are considered.

D) Interventions are prescribed to meet client needs.

2. Florence Nightingale developed a model for nursing practice that was inductively derived based on her experiences during a time of war. What is the model considered by most nursing scholars?

A) Philosophy B) Practice theory C) Schema D) Research theory

3. One of the concepts of Nightingale's model included the following five points: pure air, pure water, efficient drainage, cleanliness, and light. In which concept are these five points included?

A) Social considerations B) Personal cleanliness C) Ventilation and warming D) Health of house

4. The nurse theorist Virginia Henderson developed which theory?

A) The Principles and Practice of Nursing B) Patient-Centered Approaches to Nursing C) The Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory D) The Behavioral System Model

5. In the theory by Virginia Henderson, The Principles and Practice of Nursing, she defines nursing and considers her definition of nursing which of the following?

A) A concept B) A model C) An assumption D) An axiom

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6. One nurse theorist and her colleague listed 10 steps in identifying the client's problems and 10 nursing skills to be used in developing a treatment typology. Who is this nurse theorist?

A) Betty Neuman B) Dorothy Johnson C) Faye Abdellah D) Florence Nightingale

7. The nurse theorist Dorothea E. Orem developed which nursing theory?

A) Patient-Centered Approaches to Nursing B) The Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory C) The Principles and Practice of Nursing D) The Behavioral System Model

8. Included in The Self-Care Deficit and Nursing Theory by Orem, there are three nested theories. Which is not one of the nested theories?

A) Self-care B) Nursing system C) Family system D) Self-care deficit

9. The nurse theorist Dorothy Johnson developed which nursing theory?

A) The Behavioral System Model B) The Principles and Practice of Nursing C) The Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory D) Patient-Centered Approaches to Nursing

10. In the theory developed by Dorothy Johnson, The Behavioral System Model, she incorporated all but one of the following into her theory. Which one is not included?

A) Systems theory B) Human behavior C) Stress D) Family

11. Which of the following theories was founded on general systems theory, stress theory, and stress and coping theory?

A) The Neuman Systems Model B) The Self-Care Deficit Model C) Patient-Centered Approaches to Nursing D) The Principles and Practice of Nursing

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12. In the model by Betty Neuman, she focused on system theory, human needs of protection, or relief from stress. Which of the following was emphasized by her theory?

A) Humans have a need for dynamic balance that the nurse can provide.

B) The healthful house is a vital concept.

C) Nurses should care for the patient until the patient can care for self.

D) Behaviors should be organized around specific goals.

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Answer Key 1. C 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. D 11. A 12. A

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1. Theorists who use grand nursing theories based on interactive processes ascribe to which of the following theories?

A) Behavioral B) Social C) Systems D) Change

2. One nurse theorist developed a nursing theory based on four conservation principles. Which of the following theories is based on these principles?

A) Intersystem Model B) Modeling and Role-Modeling C) Systems Framework and Theory of Goal Attainment D) The Conservation Model

3. Which nurse theorist(s) developed the Intersystem Model?

A) Levine B) Artinian C) Erickson, Tomlin, and Swain D) Roper, Logan, and Tierney

4. Which nurse theorist devT elE opSeT d BthAeNCKoS ncEeL ptL uaElR S.ysCteOmMFramework and Theory of Goal Attainment?

A) Watson B) King C) Levine D) Artinian

5. Which theory was developed by Sister Roy? A) Modeling and Role-Modeling B) Theory of Goal Attainment C) Model of Nursing Based on Activities of Living D) Adaptation Model

6. One model has two levels. In the first level the interaction is the person's individual knowledge of a problem and the second level is seen when the client and nurse interact. Which model does this represent?

A) Modeling and Role-Modeling B) System Framework and Theory of Goal Attainment C) Conservation Model D) Intersystem Model

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7. The Active Potential Assessment Model (APAM) directs nursing assessment in which theory?

A) Modeling and Role-Modeling B) Systems Framework and Theory of Goal Attainment C) Adaptation Model D) Model of Nursing Based on Activities of Living

8. One nursing theory includes the following relationships: nurse and client are purposeful interacting systems; nurse and client perceptions; judgments and actions if congruent lead to goal direction transactions as well as other relationships. Which theory includes these relationships?

A) Theory of Goal Attainment and Transactional Process B) Philosophy and Science of Caring C) Modeling and Role-Modeling D) Adaptation Model

9. In the theory by Roper, Logan, and Tierney, The Model of Nursing Based on Activities of Living, there are three major concepts. Which of the following is not a major concept of this theory?

A) Activities of living B) Lifespan C) Dependence/Independence D) Health of environment

10. In the Roy Adaptation Model assumptions are specified into one of three categories. Which of the following is not one of the categories?

A) Philosophical B) Scientific C) Cultural D) Biologic

11. One nursing theorist included the assumption, that caring and love are universal and mysterious forces, in addition to other assumptions in her theory. In which theory is this an assumption?

A) Philosophy and Science of Caring B) Adaptation Model C) Intersystem Model D) Modeling and Role-Modeling

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12. Jean Watson included all of the following except one when developing her theory. Which of the following is not included in the development of her theory?

A) Nursing writers B) Psychology writers C) Medical writers D) Philosophical writers

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Answer Key 1. C 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. D 6. D 7. A 8. A 9. D 10. D 11. A 12. C

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1. What paradigm is used to describe a group of theories that adhered to a unitary process perception of human beings?

A) Simultaneity paradigm B) Being paradigm C) Human paradigm D) Unitary paradigm

2. Which nurse theorist developed the Science of Unitary Human Beings?

A) Rogers B) Newman C) Parse D) Roy

3. Which nurse theorist developed the theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness?

A) Rogers B) Newman C) Parse D) Watson

4. Which nurse theorist developed The Human Becoming School of Thought?

A) Rogers B) Newman C) Parse D) Roy

5. In her work, Martha Rogers presented several assumptions about man. Which of the following is not one of her assumptions?

A) Man is a unified whole possessing integrity and manifesting characteristics that are more than and different from the sum of his parts.

B) The life process evolves bi-directionally.

C) Man is characterized by the capacity for abstraction and imagery, language and thought, sensation and emotion.

D) Pattern and organization identify man and reflect his innovative wholeness.

Theoretical Basis for Nursing 5th Edition McEwen Test Bank

6. Two of the central components of Rogers' work include openness and pan-dimensionality. Which of the following did Rogers consider to be the focus of nursing practice?

A) Unitary human being B) Time and space C) Energy field D) Expanding consciousness

7. Margaret Newman built on the metaparadigm concepts by Rogers. Which of the following was not included in the work of Newman?

A) Human B) Caring C) Environment D) Health

8. What research methodology is most often used when a researcher uses the theory of Margaret Newman?

A) Quantitative B) Qualitative C) Mixed D) Quantitative and qualitative are used equally.

9. What are the two main concepts used in Newman's model?

A) Health and environment B) Caring and consciousness C) Health and consciousness D) Caring and environment

10. In the theory by Parse, she incorporates which of the following principles?

A) Concepts by Rogers B) Existential-phenomenology C) Nursing metaparadigm D) All of the above

11. Which method of research is used with the theory by Parse?

A) Qualitative B) Quantitative C) Mixed D) Any method of research may be used.

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12. Nurses in practice may have a difficult time with Parse's theory. Which of the following is the primary reason for this difficulty?

A) The organization is illogical B) It is based on a medical model of care C) It has unfamiliar terminology D) It is more effective when used in educational settings.

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Answer Key 1. A 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. B 8. B 9. C 10. D 11. A 12. C

1. Nursing researchers may prefer to use middle range theories for which of the following reasons?

A) More abstract B) Easy to generalize C) Provide basis for testable hypotheses D) Address nursing as an entire disciple

2. Characteristics of middle range theories include all of the following except which one?

A) Straightforward and relatively simple B) Receptive to empirical testing C) Primarily center on client problems D) Include other disciplines

3. Middle range theories link phenomena or concepts in which way?

A) Relationship statements B) Schema models C) Implicit information D) Descriptive statements

4. A middle range theory with a high level of abstraction is considered which of the following?

A) High-middle theory B) Middle theory C) Low-middle theory D) Grand theory

5. From which of the following are middle range theories most often developed?

A) Abstract concepts B) Metatheory C) Global viewpoints D) Nursing Practice

6. Middle range theories need to consider the nursing practice. How would this be incorporated into the theory?

A) Use only the nursing metaparadigm concepts B) Describe concepts in user-friendly style C) Develop the theory based on abstract concepts D) Provide extensive examples in the theory

7. From which of the following are middle range theories derived or developed?

A) Grand Theory B) Practice C) Interdisciplinary Theory D) Education

8. On what criteria should middle range theories be evaluated?

A) Criteria are the same for all theories.

B) Criteria developed for each individual theory.

C) Similar criteria as grand with consideration for differences.

D) Criteria used for practice theories are appropriate for middle range theory.

9. What is one of the major roles of middle range theories?

A) Defines components of nursing science.

B) Tests hypotheses in practice setting.

C) Compares theory in concepts and practice.

D) Provides general overview of nursing practice.

10. All middle range theories include which of the following?

A) Relatively concrete and specific phenomena B) Models for use in prT acEtiSceTBANKSELLER.COM C) Definitions of the nursing paradigm D) Specific application principles for practice

Answer Key 1. C 2. D 3. A 4. A 5. D 6. B 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. A

1. The categorization of middle ranges theories by the terms “high,” “middle,” and “low” refers to which of the following?

A) The number of concepts in the theory B) The ability to generalize the theory in nursing C) The degree of abstraction in the theory D) The number of research studies conducted with the theory

2. Which of the following theorists is considered to have a theory in the highmiddle range?

A) Mishel B) Kolcaba C) Reed D) Benner

3. Which of the following is not a concept included in Benner's Model of Skill Acquisition in Nursing?

A) Competence B) Clinical knowledge C) Experience D) Caring

4. What is the central purpose of the model developed by Benner in the Model of Skill Acquisition in Nursing?

A) The model demonstrates the need for nurses to conduct research.

B) The model focuses on the need for caring for clients.

C) The model seeks to describe clinical expertise including six areas of practical knowledge.

D) The model is useful in assessing a nurse only in the first year of practice.

5. Which nurse theorist focused her work on the importance of culture and health and healing?

A) Benner B) Leininger C) Pender D) Reed

6. What is one central tenet of the theory by Leininger of culture care diversity and universality theory?

A) All patients should be treated equal.

B) Respect the patient and family.

C) Optimal health is the goal.

D) Understand the individual's view of illness.

7. Which nurse theorist developed the Health Promotion Model?

A) Pender B) Reed C) Beck D) Mercer

8. What is the purpose of the Omaha System?

A) It is a classification system that promotes documentation of client care.

B) It articulates nurses' contributions, activities, and outcomes with regard to caring for critically ill patients.

C) It explains how clients cognitively process illness-related stimuli and construct meaning in these events.

D) It defines comfort within nursing practice to meet the basic human needs of relief and comfort.

9. What is the context for the synergy model?

A) Designing practice and developing competencies required to care for critically ill patients.

B) Integrating nursing and behavioral science perspectives on factors that influence health behaviors.

C) Guiding community health nursing practice and serving as a method for documentation of care and data management.

D) Explaining how clients cognitively process illness-related stimuli and construct meaning in these events.

10. The nurse theorist, Mishel, developed which theory?

A) Uncertainty of Illness Theory B) Theory of Comfort C) Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms D) Self-Transcendence Theory

11. The nurse theorist, Kolcaba, developed which theory?

A) Conceptualization of Maternal Role Attainment B) Postpartum Depression Theory C) Theory of Chronic Sorrow D) Theory of Comfort 12. Which theory has the purpose “to improve understanding of symptoms experienced in various contexts and to provide information useful for designing effective means to prevent, ameliorate, or manage unpleasant symptoms and their negative effects” ?

A) Heath Promotion Model B) Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms C) Theory of Comfort D) Theory of Chronic Sorrow

13. The context of the theory developed by Reed is used by nurses to attend to which of the following?

A) Self-transcendence in end of life issues B) Evaluation of the spiritual setting C) Individual relationships D) Caregiver strain for terminal patients

14. The purpose of the Theory of Chronic Sorrow is to analyze individuals characterized as experiencing which of the following?

A) Loss of child B) Chronic illness C) Bereavement D) All of the above

15. What is the purpose of Beck's postpartum depression theory?

A) To provide insight into the experience of postpartum depression B) To develop nursing interventions for postpartum depression C) To assess the patients at highest risk for postpartum depression D) To evaluate tools used in the screening of postpartum depression clients.

Answer Key 1. C 2. D 3. D 4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. A 9. A 10. A 11. D 12. B 13. A 14. D 15. A

1. Which type of modern social exchange theory gives greater weight to society?

A) Individualistic B) Microlevel C) Personal D) Collectivist

2. Which of the following is not a theory from the social sciences?

A) Health Promotion Theory B) Exchange Theory C) General Systems Theory D) Role Theory

3. Which social science theories are founded on utilitarianism?

A) Feminist theory B) Chaos theory C) General systems theory D) Exchange theory

4. A nurse researcher is interested in lack of reciprocity in family and divorce rates.

Which theory might the researcher consider using?

A) Individualistic sociaTl eExSchTaBn A g eNKSELLER.COM B) Chaos theory C) General systems theory D) Social networks

5. Which of the following theories is not a type of exchange theory?

A) Symbolic Interactionism B) Rational Choice C) General Systems Theory D) Social Networks

6. From which philosophical framework did symbolic interactionism theory arise?

A) Pragmatism B) Utilitarianism C) Empiricism D) Phenomenology

7. Which variation of feminist theory is founded on the ideas of the Karl Marx and was exemplified by Millet?

A) Liberal feminism B) Socialist feminism C) Radical feminism D) Cultural feminism

8. Which of the following is one of the considerations in chaos theory?

A) Understanding how change occurs in systems over time B) Following the disorder of individuals lives C) Identifying the meaning of chaos by individuals D) Examining the interactions which lead to instability in society

9. Based on the writings and conflict theory of Karl Marx, which of the following is a reason for conflict in society?

A) Equal resources B) Individual pathology C) Capitalist inequality D) Democratic government

10. Which of the following isTnEoS tT coBnA siN deKreSdEaLtyLpEeRo.f cCoOnfMl i ct theory?

A) Feminist theory B) Critical social theory C) Cultural bias D) Exchange theory

What is the purpose of cultural feminism theory?

A) To explore the differences between the sexes B) To condone separatism and work toward a female-dominated community C) To focus on the political aspect of women in society D) To refute the notion of the Oedipal complex

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12. Which of the following theories uses societal awareness to expose social inequalities that keep people from reaching their full potential?

A) Critical social theory B) Systems theory C) Rational choice theory D) Social networks

13. Which exchange theory attempts to explain the behavioral process of both small and large social systems?

A) General systems theory B) Role theory C) Rational choice theory D) Social networks

14. A researcher conducting a study focusing on the social support of a patient undergoing chemotherapy and the outcomes of the patient might considering using which theory?

A) Feminist theory B) Chaos theory C) Symbolic interactionism D) Exchange theory

15. A researcher is conducting a study on role strain of acute care nurses in emergency departments at large urban hospitals. Which theory would be most appropriate for the researcher to use?

A) Role theory B) Chaos theory C) Systems theory D) Critical social theory

Answer Key 1. D 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. A 6. A 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. D 11. B 12. A 13. C 14. D 15. A

1. Which of the following is an appropriate focus of applied sciences?

A) Empirical testing of basic science B) Research related to application of concepts C) Application of scientific method D) Addition of knowledge to a field

2. Theories from the behavioral sciences look at which of the following?

A) Physiological development B) Physically manifested illness symptoms C) An individual's psychological response to stimuli D) A person's growth in response to environment

3. Which of the following theorists did not develop a psychodynamic theory?

A) Freud B) Erickson C) Sullivan D) Beck 4. Which theorist was considered “radical” when describing his work on human thoughts and behaviors in the early 1900s?

A) Erickson B) Freud C) Sullivan D) Skinner 5. Which system did Freud describe as focusing on the moral issues of “what is right” and “what is wrong” in his theory?

A) Id B) Ego C) Superego D) Self

6. Which developmental theorist continued his theory of human development throughout adulthood?

A) Freud B) Erickson C) Sullivan D) Skinner

7. Which theorist based his developmental theory on the premise that an individual does not and cannot exist apart from his or her relations with other people?

A) Erickson B) Ellis C) Freud D) Sullivan

8. Which nursing theorist based her nursing theory, Interpersonal Relations in Nursing, on Sullivan's theory of Interpersonal Theory of Psychiatry?

A) Watson B) Rodgers C) Peplau D) Roy

9. Which theory did Skinner develop?

A) Operant conditioning theory B) Cognitive theory C) Rational emotive theory D) Human needs theory

10. Which theorist developedTaEtS heToBryAbNaK seSdEoL nL hiEsRw.oC rkOwMith depressed patients?

A) Skinner B) Beck C) Erickson D) Ellis

11. Which theory was developed with a focus on the underlying premise that an individual has the cognitive ability to think and that he or she thinks either rationally or irrationally?

A) Cognitive theory B) Rational emotive theory C) Operant conditioning D) Human needs theory

12. Which theorist is considered the father of humanistic psychology?

A) Maslow B) Freud C) Erickson D) Skinner

13. Which of the following theories is based on a model of psychotherapy that emphasizes the uniqueness of the individual?

A) Human needs theory B) Stress, coping, adaptation theory C) Person-centered theory D) General adaptation syndrome

14. Which theory was developed by Hans Selye who defined stress as wear and tear on the body?

A) General Adaptation Syndrome B) Stress, Coping, Adaptation Theory C) Health Belief Model D) Person-Centered Theory

15. Which theorist developed the stress, coping, and adaptation theory?

A) Selye B) Rogers C) Lazarus D) Maslow

Answer Key 1. B 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. B 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. B 11. B 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. C

1. Evolution of modern germ theory is credited to which of the following scientists?

A) Pasteur B) Harvey C) MacMahon D) Pugh

2. Which of the following theories is not a theory of disease causation?

A) Germ theory B) Epidemiologic triangle C) Web of causation D) Homeostasis

3. Which disease causation theory posited that a specific organism was capable of causing an infectious disease?

A) Epidemiologic triangle B) Germ theory C) Web of causation D) Natural history of disease

4. In germ theory, for an infection to occur, the host must be susceptible to the organism. What is the term given f oTr E suSsT ceBpA tibNilKitS yE inLtL hiE sR th.eoCryO?M A) Risk B) Infection C) Threat D) Contagion

5. Which theory or model is depicted by the interrelationships among host, agent, and environment?

A) Germ theory B) Natural history of disease C) Web of causation D) Epidemiologic triangle

6. Which theory is based on the recognition that many health problems have multiple causes and there are rarely simple solutions?

A) Web of causation B) Epidemiologic triangle C) Natural history of disease D) Germ theory

7. Which theory is founded on the progression of disease and discusses the two periods of natural disease, prepathogenesis, and pathogenesis?

A) Germ theory B) Epidemiologic triangle C) Natural history of disease D) Web of causation

8. A research study that focuses on the balance of fluid and electrolytes and the importance of maintaining that balance would be based on what theory?

A) Stress and adaptation B) Homeostasis C) Web of causation D) Theory of immunity

9. Which theory was founded on the basis of dynamic equilibrium?

A) Theories of immunity and immune function B) Homeostasis C) Genetic principles D) Cancer theories

AaNltKerSC EaLnL 10. Which theory was develoTpE edSbTyBW onEaRn.d CisObMased on the body's fight or flight reaction?

A) Homeostasis B) Genetic principles C) Natural history of disease D) Stress and adaptation

11. A study conducted on the adjunct intervention, massage therapy, in children with cancer and the impact on the immune system response would be based on which theory?

A) Web of causation B) Stress and adaptation C) Theory of immunity D) Homeostasis

12. A study conducted on the risk factors of specific birth defects born to parents with identified genetic markers would use which theory?

A) Web of causation B) Epidemiologic triangle C) Genetic principles and theory D) Theory of immunity

13. Theories of cancer development suggest that cancer arises from which of the following?

A) Cancer arises from genetic errors causing abnormal cells to be present at birth.

B) Cancer arises from changes in one abnormal cell and chemical irritants.

C) Cancer arises from a single exposure to an agent.

D) Cancer arises from multiple factors including lifestyle.

14. A nurse is conducting a research study on the use of oral sucrose prior to immunization for pain management. Which theory would be used?

A) Gate-control theory B) Immune function C) Stress and adaptation D) Homeostasis

Answer Key 1. A 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. D 6. A 7. C 8. B 9. B 10. D 11. C 12. C 13. D 14. A

1. The Great Man theory approach to defining leadership is considered which type of theory?

A) Trait theory B) Emotional intelligence C) Behavioral theory D) Leader-member exchange theory

2. Which theory identified self-awareness as a foundational trait of leaders?

A) Trait theory B) Emotional intelligence C) Behavioral theory D) Leader-member exchange theory

3. Which theory seeks to explain the specific actions taken by a leader?

A) Trait theory B) Emotional intelligence C) Behavioral theory D) Leader-member exchange theory 4. Which theory includes the idea of “in-groups” and “out-groups” of individual relationships between leaTdeErS s aTnBdAsuNbKoS rdEinLaL teE s?R.COM A) Trait theory B) Emotional intelligence C) Behavioral theory D) Leader-member exchange theory

5. Which theory expanded on behavioral theories of leadership by focusing on factors that enhance worker/employee satisfaction and identifying factors that have a negative impact on those factors?

A) Motivational theory B) Contingency theory C) Charismatic leadership D) Transactional and transformational leadership

6. Which theories began to include the idea of situation influence on leadership and management?

A) Motivational theories B) Contingency theories on leadership C) Charismatic leadership D) Transactional and transformational leadership

7. Which leadership theory includes adjustment of leadership style dependent upon the maturity level of the employee?

A) Situational leadership theory B) Charismatic leadership C) Transactional and transformational leadership D) Visionary leadership

8. Which contemporary leadership theory is based on two types of leaders in management; leaders who are visionary and leaders who are concerned with day-today operations?

A) Situational leadership theory B) Charismatic leadership C) Transactional and transformational leadership D) Visionary leadership

9. Which of the following is an extenuation of attribution theory that views leaders as strong agents for change with behavioral characteristics that are unconventional and out of the ordinary?

A) Situational leadership theory B) Charismatic leadership C) Transactional and transformational leadership D) Visionary leadership

10. Which leadership theory is based on the idea that leaders convey new values by example and providing clear communication of their vision?

A) Situational leadership theory B) Charismatic leadership C) Transactional and transformational leadership D) Visionary leadership

11. Which organizational management theory evolved based on the theorist idea of inefficiencies in the worker's techniques?

A) Scientific management B) Theory of bureaucracy/organizational theory C) Classic management theory D) Expectancy theory

12. Which motivation theory is expressed as a mathematical statement: performance = ability X motivation?

A) Achievement-motivation theory B) Expectancy theory C) Management theory D) Equity theory

13. Which theory or model is based on the primary assumption of economic rationality and has ties to economic theory?

A) The rational decision-making model B) Problem-solving process C) Group decision making D) Organizational quantitative decision making

14. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a conflict situation in conflict management?

A) Two or more parties involved B) Strong emotions and behavior C) No power involved D) Mutually exclusive needs

15. Deming and Juran are known for which movement in the world?

A) Quality B) Conflict C) Scientific D) Leadership

Answer Key 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. D 11. A 12. B 13. A 14. C 15. A

1. Which of the following is not a way to define learning?

A) Change in behavior B) Change in mental functioning C) Change in emotional functioning D) Change in meaning of information

2. Which type of learning occurs in a skills lab when students are practicing administration of intramuscular injections on mannequins?

A) Cognitive B) Affective C) Psychomotor D) Effective

3. Which behavioral learning theorist was the first to attempt scientific studies to understand the learning process?

A) Thorndike B) Pavlov C) Skinner D) Hull

4. Which behavioral theorisTt E isSasTsB ocAiaNteKdSwEitLhLcE laR ss.icC alOcMonditioning?

A) Hull B) Thorndike C) Pavlov D) Skinner

5. Which of the following is not considered part of the foundation for learning in cognitive learning theories?

A) External motivation B) Personal feelings C) Learner's goals D) Ability to process information

6. Which cognitive learning theory is founded on the idea of fields which are patterned and organized and the whole is greater than the sum of the parts?

A) Cognitive-field theories B) Information processing models C) Cognitive development theories D) Psychodynamic theories

7. Which stage was not one of the ones noted by Piaget in his cognitive development theory?

A) Sensorimotor B) Preoperational C) Formal operational D) Informal operational

8. Which developmental learning theorist believed learning required different conditions for success and classified learning into five different stages?

A) Gagne B) Perry C) Bandura D) Piaget

9. Which theorist developed the social learning theory based on reciprocal determinism?

A) Gagne B) Bandura C) Perry D) Piaget

KoSrE .uCnO 10. Which learning theory, bT asEedSoTnBtA heNw kL ofLSEigRm dM Freud, includes motivation as part of the superego and is abstract in nature?

A) Humanistic learning theory B) Social learning theory C) Psychodynamic learning theory D) Developmental learning theory

11. Which learning theory believes learners have positive experiences and positive learning from emotions and wants learners to have interpersonal relationships to improve learning?

A) Social learning theory B) Humanistic learning theory C) Psychodynamic learning theory D) Developmental learning theory

12. Which learning theory is founded on the idea that knowledge has no existence outside of the individual's mind?

A) Constructivism theory B) Cognitive learning theory C) Humanistic learning theory D) Psychodynamic learning theory

13. Who is credited with adult learning and the term andragogy?

A) Piaget B) Bandura C) Knowles D) Perry 14. What type of learner might make the following comment: “I hear what you are saying?”

A) Tactual B) Kinesthetic C) Auditory D) Visual

15. Which of the following is not an appropriate consideration under the principles of learning?

A) Provide feedback at the conclusion of the learning event.

B) Assess learner's readiness for learning.

C) Consider the method and needs of the learner for style of learning.

D) Individualize information for best facilitation.

Answer Key 1. D 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. A 7. D 8. A 9. B 10. C 11. B 12. A 13. C 14. C 15. A

1. How is nursing theory used in nursing practice?

A) Provides nurses with perspective to organize care B) Assists in directing and analyzing care C) To plan and implement care D) All of the above

2. What is the relationship between nursing theory and practice?

A) Reciprocal between theory and practice B) Practice always comes before theory C) Research is driven by practice D) Practice should be focused on validation of research

3. Which of the following is not included in the development of evidence-based practice guidelines and protocols in nursing?

A) Evidence in literature B) Current practice C) Research knowledge D) Personal preference 4. Which of the following would describe nursing practice without theory?

A) Rote performance oT f tEasSkTBANKSELLER.COM B) Informed clinical paths based on evidence C) Updated and current assessment techniques D) Cultural considerations in patient care

5. The nurse who implements use of nursing theory in practice will be able to do which of the following?

A) Describe patient care B) Discuss patient outcomes C) Control nursing events D) All of the above

6. The evolution of nursing theory has continued over the past several decades.

Which of the following is still a commonly held belief related to theory and nursing practice?

A) There is a “gap” between theory and practice.

B) Theory is an integrated part of all nursing practice.

C) All nursing practice supports theory use.

D) Research is integrated into the design of all levels of nursing.

7. Which of the following is a suggested reason for the theory-practice gap in nursing?

A) There are two types of nurses - those who “practice” and those who “teach” B) Use of theory is limited due to current standards C) Theory supports current practice and protocol D) Publication of research in clinical journals

8. Which of the following is one reason that nurses lack knowledge of theory?

A) Current exposure in publications B) Multiple entries into practice levels C) Limited use of theory in practice D) Lack of support by nursing organizations for use of theory

9. Which of the following would support closure of the theory-practice nursing gap?

A) Reciprocal interaction between theory and practice B) Only using practice theory in practice C) Development of research based on theory D) Use of grand theories only in nursing

10. Which of the following is not considered a benefit of practice theories?

A) Development of nursing interventions B) Provide guidance f oTr E coSmTmBuAnN icK atS ioE n LLER.COM C) Lead performance of psychomotor procedures D) Development of grand theories

11. Where do practice theories often emerge from in nursing?

A) Grounded theory research B) Practice of all healthcare C) Grand theories D) Macrotheories

12. Which of the following is not true regarding evidence-based practice?

A) Evidence-based practice is the same as research.

B) It may assist in filling the theory-practice gap.

C) It provides methods for providing the best practice methods.

D) It is founded on information and research.

Answer Key 1. D 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. D 6. A 7. A 8. B 9. A 10. D 11. A 12. A

1. Who is considered the first nurse theorist to publish integration of research and theory?

A) Roy B) Nightingale C) Henderson D) Peplau

2. In what time frame was the initial publication of Nursing Research?

A) 1940s B) 1950s C) 1960s D) 1970s

3. Where does nursing research gain its significance?

A) Use in practice setting B) The context in which it is placed C) Application of research to various models D) Integration theory in education

4. Which of the following is not a given reason for the lag in knowledge development in nursing?

A) Limited theoretical bTaE seStT oBgA uiN deKpSrE acLtiL ceER.COM B) Studies not tied to theory or placed in theoretical context C) Poor efforts to link theory and data in research D) Lack of available study ideas

5. Which one of the following is not considered to be a reason that research is conducted?

A) Describe variables B) Explain variables C) Predict variables D) Prove variables

6. Which of the following is not one of the steps in the research process?

A) Identify the problem for study B) Develop a plan for data collection C) Define the population sample to be studied D) State proof of the research question or hypothesis

7. Which of the following is not considered part of the framework for use of theory in research?

A) Provide direction of study B) Selection of research design C) Identify the measurement approach D) Specify the population for study

8. Which type of theory and research would be used in a study observing a mother's care of a newborn after delivery from a Cesarean section birth with a goal to explore the phenomenon of the first-time mother?

A) Descriptive theory/Descriptive research B) Explanatory theory/Correlational research C) Predictive theory/Experimental research D) Explanatory theory/Experimental research

9. A study designed to explore the relationships between positive health practices during the period of adolescence is which of the following?

A) Descriptive theory/Descriptive research B) Explanatory theory/Correlational research C) Predictive theory/Experimental research D) Explanatory theory/Experimental research

10. A study which uses a controlled design to evaluate the effectiveness of a specific educational intervention is which type of study?

A) Descriptive theory/Descriptive research B) Explanatory theory/Correlational research C) Predictive theory/Experimental research D) Explanatory theory/Experimental research

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Answer Key 1. B 2. B 3. B 4. D 5. D 6. D 7. D 8. A 9. B 10. C

1. Which of the following is not a part of the formal framework in the management processes?

A) Provision of chain of command B) System of communication C) Method for organizational work completion D) Identification of specific dates for progression in management

2. A nurse working in the role of a cardiac clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is an example of what element of organizational design and structure?

A) Work specialization B) Chain of command C) Span of control D) Authority and responsibility

3. An RN working in the ICU is responsible to report to the charge nurse for the shift.

The charge nurse is responsible to report to the nurse manager of the ICU. This is an example of what element of organizational design?

A) Work specialization B) Chain of command C) Span of control D) Authority and responsibility

4. A hospital with unit based decision making by a committee of staff nurses describes what element of organizational design?

A) Departmentalization B) Centralization versus decentralization C) Authority and responsibility D) Chain of command

5. In shared governance, which model is based on utilization of councils and subcommittees?

A) Administrative model B) Congressional model C) Councilor model D) Shared model

6. Which of the following is not considered one of the strategies of transformational leadership?

A) Developed vision by leadership through hierarchy B) Building a social architecture for organizational identity C) Developing and sustaining organizational trust D) Attending to self-esteem of other

7. Which of the following is the patient care delivery model that emphasizes care at the bedside and is derived from total quality management/continuous quality improvement?

A) Patient-focused/Patient-centered care B) Primary nursing C) Team nursing D) Total patient care

8. Which type of patient care delivery model implements care by a professional nurse as a leader of a group of workers who is responsible for the care of a group of patients?

A) Patient-focused/Patient-centered care B) Primary nursing C) Team nursing D) Total patient care

9. Which of the following nursing organizations was responsible for development of The Magnet Recognition Program?

A) National League of Nursing B) American Academy of Nursing C) American Nurses Credentialing Center D) American Nurses Association

10. Which degree is the recommended minimal educational requirement for a case manager?

A) Associate degree nurse B) Baccalaureate degree nurse C) Master degree nurse D) Doctorate in nursing practice

11. Which of the following is not one of the core components to a clinical pathway?

A) Care focused on an acute event B) Time management C) Interdisciplinary interventions D) Expected patient outcomes

12. Which of the following is not one of the key elements in quality management?

A) Focus is on the system B) Process improvement C) Variance analysis D) Employee involvement

Answer Key 1. D 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. A 7. A 8. C 9. C 10. B 11. A 12. A

1. Which of the following is not part of the formal curricula in nursing education and is not tied to the framework of the program?

A) Clinical competencies B) Course objectives C) Course outlines D) Clinical agencies

2. What is the first step in the Tyler Curriculum Development Model?

A) Identify the educational purpose/objectives B) Define experiences of students C) Develop the mission of a program D) Plan courses

3. Which governing body is responsible for setting the required number of hours to be included in a nursing program?

A) National League for Nursing Accrediting Committee B) American Association of Colleges of Nursing C) State Boards of Nursing D) Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

4. In what timeframe did t h T eE NS atT ioB naAlNLK eaSgE ueLoLfENRu.rsC inOgM(NLN) complete the first accreditation visits?

A) 1920s B) 1930s C) 1940s D) 1950s

5. When a program is designing the conceptual framework, what is the basis for the framework?

A) Metaparadigm of nursing B) School's philosophy C) Faculty design from current trends D) Outcomes and course plans

6. Which of the following is not noted as a reason for curriculum change in nursing education?

A) Change in healthcare delivery B) Increase in critical thinking C) Evolution of technology D) Faculty preference for content

7. Rote lecture of material to a class of nursing students prior to use of the information is considered what content category of education?

A) Cognitive content B) Psychomotor content C) Application of content D) Development of content

8. Nursing students are learning to perform insertion of intravenous lines. What is this type of content category in nursing education?

A) Cognitive content B) Psychomotor content C) Application of content D) Development of content

9. A group of students are integrating the information they have learned in class and using the information in the clinical setting when working with patients. What is this content considered in nursing education?

A) Cognitive content B) Psychomotor content C) Application of content D) Development of conTteEnS t TBANKSELLER.COM 10. Faculty who use interactive case studies as a theory for development of course learning are using what type of learning strategy?

A) Operational teaching B) Problem-based learning C) Dialectic learning D) Logistic teaching

11. Faculty who use sequential and planned mastery of content theory for design of a course are using which type of learning strategy?

A) Operational teaching B) Problem-based learning C) Dialectic learning D) Logistic teaching

12. Faculty who are responsible for the design and implementation of technologybased curriculum are directly responsible for all of the following except one. For which one are faculty not responsible in distance education?

A) Design of course B) Delivery method of information C) Facilitation of support system D) Hardware selection by student

Answer Key 1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. B 11. D 12. D