Question 1

The nurse understands the term "paradigm" is the worldview of a discipline. Which paradigm relates to nursing?

Accepted Answer

A) Focuses on an in-depth look at parts of a person 
B) Involves a broader perspective on the entire person 
C) Includes the purpose of providing legal equality 
D) Represents the theories used to define society 
A) Focuses on an in-depth look at parts of a person 
B) Involves a broader perspective on the entire person 
C) Includes the purpose of providing legal equality 
D) Represents the theories used to define society

Question 2

The nurse works in an extended care facility on the dementia unit. The nurse embraces the validation theory for communication with the clients on the unit. For which reason is the application of this theory most effective?

Accepted Answer

A) Prevents the client from experiencing painful memories 
B) Helps the client to gradually accept the realities of their lives 
C) Gives the nurse an accepted method of orienting the client 
D) Aids the client to create whatever reality the client desires 
A) Prevents the client from experiencing painful memories 
B) Helps the client to gradually accept the realities of their lives 
C) Gives the nurse an accepted method of orienting the client 
D) Aids the client to create whatever reality the client desires

Question 3

A patient experiences pain after undergoing surgery. The nurse forms a mental image of pain based on the nurse's own experiences with pain. Which term describes this mental image?

Accepted Answer

A) Phenomenon 
B) Concept 
C) Assumption 
D) Definition 
A) Phenomenon 
B) Concept 
C) Assumption 
D) Definition

Question 4

The nurse in a clinical setting states, "I keep up with the latest nursing trends on the Internet." Which factor causes another nurse to question the statement?

Accepted Answer

A) The Internet provides rapid and ongoing updates. 
B) Publishing on the Internet is strictly monitored. 
C) It may be difficult to do a research appraisal on the material. 
D) There is no reason for concern because Web sites are reliable sources. 
A) The Internet provides rapid and ongoing updates. 
B) Publishing on the Internet is strictly monitored. 
C) It may be difficult to do a research appraisal on the material. 
D) There is no reason for concern because Web sites are reliable sources.

Exam 8: Theory, Research, Evidence-Based Practice

The nurse understands the term "paradigm" is the worldview of a discipline. Which paradigm relates to nursing?

The nurse works in an extended care facility on the dementia unit. The nurse embraces the validation theory for communication with the clients on the unit. For which reason is the application of this theory most effective?

A patient experiences pain after undergoing surgery. The nurse forms a mental image of pain based on the nurse's own experiences with pain. Which term describes this mental image?

The nurse in a clinical setting states, "I keep up with the latest nursing trends on the Internet." Which factor causes another nurse to question the statement?

Evolution of Nursing Thought Action

Assessment

Analysisdiagnosis

Planning Outcomes

Planning Interventions

Implementation Evaluation

Life Span: Infancy Through Middle Adulthood

Life Span: Older Adults

Experiencing Health Illness

Stress Adaptation

Psychosocial Health Illness

The Family

Culture Ethnicity

Spirituality

Loss, Grief, Dying

Documenting Reporting

Teaching Learning

Measuring Vital Signs

Communication Therapeutic Relationships

Health Assessment

Promoting Asepsis Preventing Infection

Promoting Safety

Facilitating Hygiene

Administering Medications

Nutrition

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Sensation, Perception, Response

Pain

Physical Activity Immobility

Sexual Health

Sleep Rest

Skin Integrity Wound Healing

Oxygenation

Circulation Perfusion

Fluids, Electrolytes, Acidbase Balance

Perioperative Care

Leading Managing

Nursing Informatics

Promoting Health

Community Home Health Nursing

Ethics Values

Legal Accountability

Holistic Healing

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