Chapter 09: Nursing Theory: The Basis for Professional Nursing

Chapter 09: Nursing Theory: The Basis for Professional Nursing

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Which of the following best describes the meaning of the term “theory”?

a.	A set of beliefs about the nature of how things work and how the world should be viewed
b.	A group of related concepts, definitions, and statements that describe a certain view of nursing phenomena from which to describe or predict outcomes
c.	An organizational structure that outlines concrete connections between concepts
d.	Statements that describe linkages between concepts and propose a testable outcome

 

 

ANS:  B

 

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A	“A set of beliefs about the nature of how things work and how the world should be viewed“ is the definition of “philosophy.”
B	“A group of related concepts, definitions, and statements that describe a certain view of nursing phenomena from which to describe or predict outcomes“ is the definition of “theory.”
C	“An organizational structure that outlines concrete connections between concepts“ is the definition of “conceptual framework.”
D	“Statements that describe linkages between concepts and propose a testable outcome“ is the definition of “propositions.”

 

 

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2. Which component of nursing theory describes a testable outcome?

a.	Conceptual model
b.	Proposition
c.	Framework
d.	Metaparadigm

 

 

ANS:  B

 

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A	A conceptual model provides an organizational structure, not a testable outcome.
B	A proposition describes an outcome that is testable in research or practice.
C	A framework is another name for conceptual model.
D	A metaparadigm consists of the major concepts of the discipline.

 

 

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3. A broad, general view of nursing that clarifies values and answers broad disciplinary questions for nursing is known as a

a.	conceptual model.
b.	metaparadigm.
c.	philosophy.
d.	theory.

 

 

ANS:  C

 

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A	A conceptual model is a broadly defined concept in an organized system to provide a focus for the integration and interpretation of information.
B	The metaparadigm is the four concepts of person, health, environment, and nursing.
C	A philosophy is a set of broad beliefs about the nature of how things work and how to view the world.
D	A theory is a group of related concepts, definitions, and statements that propose a view of phenomena to describe, explain, or predict outcomes.

 

 

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4. A specific organizational structure that makes clear connections between concepts is a

a.	conceptual model.
b.	metaparadigm.
c.	philosophy.
d.	theory.

 

 

ANS:  A

 

	Feedback
A	A conceptual model is a broadly defined concept in an organized system to provide a focus for the integration and interpretation of information.
B	The metaparadigm is the four concepts of person, health, environment, and nursing.
C	A philosophy is a set of broad beliefs about the nature of how things work and how to view the world.
D	A theory is a group of related concepts, definitions, and statements that propose a view of phenomena to describe, explain, or predict outcomes.

 

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   Page 177