Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice 3rd Edition Test Bank

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Chapter 1Statement of IntentThe intent of this chapter is to offer an approach to understanding nursing theory within thecontext of the discipline of nursing, define the discipline of nursing and theory, describe thepurpose of theory for the discipline of nursing, identify the structure of the discipline of nursing,and speculate on the future of nursing theory.

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Chapter 1Key TermsNursingCommunity of scholarsNursing knowledgeDisciplineProfessional practiceTheoryParadigmWorldviewsFrameworkMetaparadigmPhilosophyConceptual modelGrand theoryMiddle-range theoryNursing practice theoryClinical scholarshipEmpirical indicatorsDomainCaringEnvironmentPersonsHealthSyntactical structureConceptual structureSpecialized languageTraditionValues and beliefsPractice-level theoryNursing process

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Chapter 1ObjectivesOncompletion of this chapter, students will be able to:1.Compare and contrast definitions of nursing.2.Describe the usefulness of theory to everyday practice.3.Identify four phenomena of interest to nursing.4.Name the primary purpose of nursing theory.5.Describe characteristics of nursing as a discipline.6.Discuss the importance of conceptualizing nursing as a discipline of knowledge.7.Compare and contrast definitions of nursing theory.

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Chapter 1OutlineWhatIsNursing?Problems withDefiningNursing byProcess,Functions,orActivitiesThe Discipline ofNursingExpression ofHumanImaginationDomainSyntactical andConceptualStructuresSpecializedLanguage andSymbolsHeritage ofLiterature andNetworks ofCommunicationTraditionValues andBeliefsSystems ofEducationDefinitions of Nursing TheoryAsaGeneralTermAsanOrganizingStructureDefinitions fromOtherDisciplinesDefinitionsUsed inNursingPractice,Education,Administration, orResearchThe Purpose of Theory in a Professional DisciplineStructureFurtherDevelopment andUnderstanding ofNursingPracticeMultidisciplinaryCollaborationThe Structure ofKnowledge inthe Discipline of Nursing

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ParadigmGrandTheoriesandConceptualModelsMiddle-RangeTheoriesPractice-LevelTheoriesNursing Theory and the FutureContinuingEvolution of theDiscipline ofNursingUse inEducationUse inHealthCareOrganizationsExpandedUse ofTheorySummaryReferences

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Chapter 1Questions for Classroom Discussion1.Beforetaking this class, what was your definition of nursing?2.How does knowledge become “nursing knowledge”?3.What does the term “language of nursing” mean to you?Identify practice examples inwhich use of the“language of nursing” can be explicated.4.What is your understanding of the statement “Nursing is a discipline”?

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Chapter 1Multiple-Choice Questions(Answers appear in bold)1. Every discipline has a unique focus that directs inquiry and distinguishes it from other fieldsof study.A. TrueB. False2. The purpose of theory is to:A. Explain experienceB. DescriberelationshipsC. Project outcomesD. All of the above3. Members of a community of scholars share a commitment to all of the following except:A. ValuesB. KnowledgeC. Geographic locationD. Processes4. ______ and ____ structures are essential to any discipline and are inherent in nursing theories.A. Paradigm and metaparadigmB. Syntactical and conceptual

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C. Middle and grandD. Language and symbol5. Books and periodicals are examples of ________.A. Communication networksB. Heritage of literatureC. Nursing organizationsD. Nursing discipline6. Theories are not discovered in nature but are human inventionsA. TrueB. False7. The basic building blocks of theories are:A. Concepts and their definitionsB. Statements of relationshipsC. Concepts and statements of relationshipsD. Empirical indicators8. Nursing theories:A. Are discovered in nature.B. Serve as exact representations of reality.C. Are invented by humans.

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D. Cannot be modified.9. A paradigm is defined as a:A. WorldviewB. General frameworkC. Shared perspectives held by members of a disciplineD. All of the above10. Science generally evolves as a smooth, regular, continuing path of knowledge developmentover time.A. TrueB. False11. The dependence of nursing theory development on human imagination is an attribute ofnursing as a(n):A. OccupationB. DisciplineC. VocationD. Profession12. Theprimarypurpose of nursing theory is to:A. Structure nursing knowledge.B. Demonstrate creativity in nursing.

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C. Guide the thinking about, being, and doing of nursing.D. Organize nursing curricula.13. The first nursing theorist who identified the importance of theory in nursing was:A. Virginia HendersonB. Hildegard PeplauC. Lydia HallD. Florence Nightingale14. Early nursing theorists relied on definitions of theory from nursing practice to guide thedevelopment of theories within nursing.A. TrueB. False15. The most abstract level of knowledge is:A. ParadigmB. MetaparadigmC. TheoryD. Concept16. Statements of enduring values or beliefs are considered:A. Conceptual ModelsB. Philosophies

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C. Grand TheoriesD. Practice Theories17. Theories that include specific concepts, are broad enough to be useful in complex situations,and can be empirically tested are called:A. Grand TheoriesB. Middle-Range TheoriesC. Practice-Level TheoriesD. Nursing Theories18. Theories that have the most limited scope and level of abstraction that are useful in within aspecific range of nursing situations are called:A. GrandTheoriesB. Middle-Range TheoriesC. Practice-Level TheoriesD. Nursing Theories19. Thename for theboundaries or focus of a discipline is:A.ImaginationB. DomainC.TraditionD.Value

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

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Chapter 2Statement of IntentThe intent of this chapter is to offer a guide to a disciplined approach for the study of nursingtheory. A set of questionsis providedintended to facilitate reflection and exploration leading to aselection of a nursing theory for use in practice.

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Chapter 2Key TermsStudying nursing theoryGuiding questionsScope of nursingTheory analysisandevaluationTheory-based practiceAnalysis and evaluationValues and beliefsPreparation, judgment, and justificationBoundariesNursing situation

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Chapter 2ObjectivesOncompletion of this chapter, students will be able to:1.Discuss the importance of guiding questions for the study of nursing theory.2.Identify and discuss four specific issues important to nurses who consider the study ofnursing theory.

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