Question 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?&#10;A) Clearly understandable&#10;B) Obscure concepts&#10;C) Application to practice&#10;D) New concepts

Accepted Answer

Levine pointed out that one reason for confusion related to nursing theory is the presence of obscure concepts, which can make it difficult for nurses to understand and apply these theories in practice.

Question 2

If a theory is to be useful in nursing, it must include which of the following?&#10;A) Broad concepts&#10;B) Understandable concepts&#10;C) Concepts specific to nursing&#10;D) Operationally defined concepts

Accepted Answer

Understandable concepts&#10;

Question 3

Theories developed for nursing include all of the following except which of the following?&#10;A) Identify standards for nursing practice&#10;B) Guide development of client cares&#10;C) Direct quality assurance programs&#10;D) Align with other health care disciplines

Accepted Answer

Theories developed for nursing are primarily focused on nursing practice, guiding the development of client care, identifying standards for nursing practice, and directing quality assurance programs. They are specifically tailored to the nursing discipline and, while they may complement other health care disciplines, their primary purpose is not to align with other health care disciplines.

Question 4

Which of the following was the first stage in the development of a nursing theory and philosophy?&#10;A) Silent knowledge&#10;B) Received knowledge&#10;C) Subjective knowledge&#10;D) Procedural knowledge

Accepted Answer

Silent knowledge represents the first stage in the development of nursing theory and philosophy, characterized by an era where nursing practices were based on traditions, customs, and rules of thumb without a formal theoretical foundation.

Question 5

The silent knowledge stage of theory and philosophy development was driven based on which of the following?&#10;A) Nursing as an independent discipline&#10;B) Medical model, dependent on physicians&#10;C) Interdisciplinary team design&#10;D) Nursing as an academic discipline

Accepted Answer

The silent knowledge stage of theory and philosophy development in nursing was driven based on the medical model, where nursing was seen as dependent on physicians. This stage reflected a period when nursing did not have a distinct theoretical foundation separate from medicine.

Question 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

Accepted Answer

During the 1970s, the nursing profession was in the stage of procedural knowledge, where there was a focus on developing a theoretically based practice and applying scientific principles to client care.

Question 7

What is the current stage of knowledge development for the discipline of nursing?&#10;A) Silent knowledge&#10;B) Received knowledge&#10;C) Subjective knowledge&#10;D) Constructed knowledge

Accepted Answer

The current stage of knowledge development for the discipline of nursing is considered to be "Constructed knowledge." This stage reflects an understanding that knowledge is constructed through experience, research, and theory development within the nursing profession. Nurses use evidence-based practices, which are developed through research and clinical experiences, to provide the best care for their patients. This approach acknowledges the complexity of healthcare and the need for a nuanced understanding of patient care, integrating various sources of knowledge.

Question 8

Development of a metatheory includes which of the following?&#10;A) Broad processes and generalized understanding&#10;B) Specific application of theory&#10;C) Development of theory through practice&#10;D) Use of only nursing concepts

Accepted Answer

Development of a metatheory involves broad processes and generalized understanding, focusing on overarching principles and frameworks that can apply across various specific theories and contexts, rather than on specific applications, practical development, or the use of concepts from a single discipline like nursing.

Question 9

Which type of theory is the most broad and complex in scope?&#10;A) Grand theory&#10;B) Middle range theory&#10;C) Practice theory&#10;D) Microtheory

Accepted Answer

Grand theory is the most broad and complex in scope, encompassing a wide range of concepts and propositions that are intended to guide the entire discipline of nursing.

Question 10

Which type of theory may describe a phenomenon, explain relationships of concepts or predict effects of a phenomenon?&#10;A) Metatheory&#10;B) Grand theory&#10;C) Middle range theory&#10;D) Practice theory

Accepted Answer

Middle range theories are designed to describe (or explain) phenomena, explain relationships between concepts, and predict effects of phenomena. They are more specific and focused compared to grand theories and are not as narrow as practice theories. Metatheories are overarching theoretical frameworks that guide the conceptualization and formulation of more specific theories.

Question 11

Which type of theory is the least complex and is situation specific?&#10;A) Methatheory&#10;B) Grand theory&#10;C) Middle range theory&#10;D) Practice theory

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

A nursing theory designed to explain or relate concepts in a theory to one another is considered which type or purpose of theory?&#10;A) Factor-isolating theories&#10;B) Factor-relating theories&#10;C) Situation-relating theories&#10;D) Situation-producing theories

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

A nursing theory which prescribes activities to reach a goal is which type of theory?&#10;A) Factor-isolating theories&#10;B) Factor-relating theories&#10;C) Situation-relating theories&#10;D) Situation-producing theories

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of the following discipline or disciplines may be used in the design of a nursing theory?&#10;A) Psychology&#10;B) Physical biology&#10;C) Sociology&#10;D) Psychology, physical biology, and sociology

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Based on the work by Fawcett, which of the following is not part of the defined nursing metaparadigm?&#10;A) Person&#10;B) Health&#10;C) Environment&#10;D) Caring

Accepted Answer

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Deck 2: Overview of Theory in Nursing