Question 1

What parts make up and work together in Imogene King's Theory of Goal Attainment? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Creating a method to evaluate outcomes 
B)  Defining quality nursing care 
C)  Setting goals 
D)  Focusing on self-care 
E)  Maintaining a clean environment 
A)  Creating a method to evaluate outcomes 
B)  Defining quality nursing care 
C)  Setting goals 
D)  Focusing on self-care 
E)  Maintaining a clean environment A, B, C

Question 2

How would you justify that a nursing theory is, in fact, a middle-range nursing theory? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  It is simple, clear, generalizable, and accessible. 
B)  It focuses on answering specific nursing practice questions. 
C)  It predicts the effects of one phenomenon on another. 
D)  It explains relationships. 
E)  It is built on several important adapted scientific theories. 
A)  It is simple, clear, generalizable, and accessible. 
B)  It focuses on answering specific nursing practice questions. 
C)  It predicts the effects of one phenomenon on another. 
D)  It explains relationships. 
E)  It is built on several important adapted scientific theories. B, C, D

Question 3

Betty Neuman's Systems Model for nursing emphasizes the holistic aspects of nursing from a systems-based perspective. Which of the following is not an example of the clinical application of this theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caring for the patient at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of care 
B)  Evaluating patient stability 
C)  Focusing on the nurse-patient relationship 
D)  Evaluating the effect of stressors on the patient 
A)  Caring for the patient at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of care 
B)  Evaluating patient stability 
C)  Focusing on the nurse-patient relationship 
D)  Evaluating the effect of stressors on the patient C

Question 4

Identify the catalyst of Jean Watson's Theory of Care.

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal values and beliefs 
B)  Belief that nursing practice should be autonomous 
C)  Changes in health care delivery and patient satisfaction survey responses 
D)  Theories promoting the capacity of self-care 
A)  Personal values and beliefs 
B)  Belief that nursing practice should be autonomous 
C)  Changes in health care delivery and patient satisfaction survey responses 
D)  Theories promoting the capacity of self-care

Question 5

What skills would a nurse demonstrate if the nurse reached the "competent stage" of Patricia Benner's theory of skill acquisition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relies on more experienced nurses for guidance 
B)  Can multitask, set goals, and think analytically 
C)  Can see the whole picture and recognizes subtle changes in condition 
D)  Recognizes patterns and responds automatically 
A)  Relies on more experienced nurses for guidance 
B)  Can multitask, set goals, and think analytically 
C)  Can see the whole picture and recognizes subtle changes in condition 
D)  Recognizes patterns and responds automatically

Question 6

Select the scientific theory used in several nursing theories to explain the following scenario: One nurse, whose adult son died in the ER 11 years ago, contends that she can never walk into a hospital again and quits her job. A second nurse, whose husband died in the hospital, continues to work her shifts responsibly and compassionately without incident.

Accepted Answer

A)  Role theory 
B)  Adaptation theory 
C)  Developmental theories 
D)  Systems theory 
A)  Role theory 
B)  Adaptation theory 
C)  Developmental theories 
D)  Systems theory

Question 7

The goal of Ida Jean Orlando's theory of effective nursing practice is to

Accepted Answer

A)  focus on relationships among the environment, nurse, and patient. 
B)  reduce the duration of hospital stays. 
C)  meet the immediate needs of the patient and relieve distress or discomfort. 
D)  integrate holism into nursing. 
A)  focus on relationships among the environment, nurse, and patient. 
B)  reduce the duration of hospital stays. 
C)  meet the immediate needs of the patient and relieve distress or discomfort. 
D)  integrate holism into nursing.

Question 8

The nurse is listening to a lecture on nursing conceptual models. Which statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Nursing conceptual models provide a broad explanation of the world". 
B)  "Nursing conceptual models are composed of a defined and interrelated set of concepts". 
C)  "Nursing conceptual models are abstract concepts that propose outcomes". 
D)  "Nursing conceptual models are related constructs that broadly explain a phenomenon of interest". 
A)  "Nursing conceptual models provide a broad explanation of the world". 
B)  "Nursing conceptual models are composed of a defined and interrelated set of concepts". 
C)  "Nursing conceptual models are abstract concepts that propose outcomes". 
D)  "Nursing conceptual models are related constructs that broadly explain a phenomenon of interest".

Question 9

Which of the following are the concepts common among most nursing philosophies, models, and theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Person, nurse, health, and environment 
B)  Person, physician, health, and environment 
C)  Person, nurse, health, and culture 
D)  Person, nurse, environment, and culture 
A)  Person, nurse, health, and environment 
B)  Person, physician, health, and environment 
C)  Person, nurse, health, and culture 
D)  Person, nurse, environment, and culture

Question 10

What example illustrates the conclusion that can be drawn from deductive reasoning?

Accepted Answer

A)  All men are mortal and the Dalai Lama is a man; therefore, the Dalai Lama is mortal. 
B)  The planet Earth orbits the Sun; therefore, all planets orbit the Sun. 
C)  Five marbles taken from the bag are blue; therefore, all marbles from the bag are blue. 
D)  The first five people you met at a work interview were nice; therefore, everyone at this office is nice. 
A)  All men are mortal and the Dalai Lama is a man; therefore, the Dalai Lama is mortal. 
B)  The planet Earth orbits the Sun; therefore, all planets orbit the Sun. 
C)  Five marbles taken from the bag are blue; therefore, all marbles from the bag are blue. 
D)  The first five people you met at a work interview were nice; therefore, everyone at this office is nice.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of the application of Levine's Conservation Model to the clinical setting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teaching the patient to self-administer insulin 
B)  Encouraging the patient to ambulate 
C)  Obtaining a wheelchair for the patient 
D)  Arranging for the patient's family to visit 
A)  Teaching the patient to self-administer insulin 
B)  Encouraging the patient to ambulate 
C)  Obtaining a wheelchair for the patient 
D)  Arranging for the patient's family to visit

Question 12

A group of nursing students was discussing the functions of nursing theories. Which statement below would give the impression a student requires more review of the material?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Nursing theories help guide professional practice by interpreting evidence." 
B)  "Nursing theories have little effect on decision-making in practice." 
C)  "Nursing theories are influenced by personal values and beliefs." 
D)  "Nursing theories influence professional behaviors." 
A)  "Nursing theories help guide professional practice by interpreting evidence." 
B)  "Nursing theories have little effect on decision-making in practice." 
C)  "Nursing theories are influenced by personal values and beliefs." 
D)  "Nursing theories influence professional behaviors."

Question 13

Which statement by a nurse reflects an accurate understanding of systems theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  "My patient has anemia reflected by low RBC, Hgb, and Hct values, so I have to monitor for fatigue, dyspnea, and tachycardia." 
B)  "It is my responsibility to provide my patients with basic human needs including food, water, and sleep." 
C)  "Would you like me to call the chaplain for you to discuss your feelings about your upcoming surgery?" 
D)  "My patient's daughter makes all decisions and living arrangements for my patient such as reserving a home health aide and Meals on Wheels during the week." 
A)  "My patient has anemia reflected by low RBC, Hgb, and Hct values, so I have to monitor for fatigue, dyspnea, and tachycardia." 
B)  "It is my responsibility to provide my patients with basic human needs including food, water, and sleep." 
C)  "Would you like me to call the chaplain for you to discuss your feelings about your upcoming surgery?" 
D)  "My patient's daughter makes all decisions and living arrangements for my patient such as reserving a home health aide and Meals on Wheels during the week."

Question 14

What changes in nursing practice did Florence Nightingale make to improve the personal care of patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behaviors 
B)  Environment 
C)  Culture 
D)  Communication 
A)  Behaviors 
B)  Environment 
C)  Culture 
D)  Communication

Question 15

What example illustrates the conclusion that can be drawn from inductive reasoning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bachelors are unmarried men and Danny is unmarried; therefore, Danny is a bachelor. 
B)  Every eagle seen this week has dark feathers; therefore, all eagles have dark feathers. 
C)  Most Ford vehicles are reliable, so the Ford you just bought will be reliable, too. 
D)  All dogs have fleas; therefore, my dog has fleas. 
A)  Bachelors are unmarried men and Danny is unmarried; therefore, Danny is a bachelor. 
B)  Every eagle seen this week has dark feathers; therefore, all eagles have dark feathers. 
C)  Most Ford vehicles are reliable, so the Ford you just bought will be reliable, too. 
D)  All dogs have fleas; therefore, my dog has fleas.

Question 16

Which theory focuses on patterns, life processes, and wholeness and describes seeing the life process as a progression believing that health and the evolving pattern of consciousness are the same?

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory of Goal Attainment 
B)  Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness: Margaret Newman 
C)  Theory of Interpersonal Relations 
D)  Roy Adaptation Model 
A)  Theory of Goal Attainment 
B)  Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness: Margaret Newman 
C)  Theory of Interpersonal Relations 
D)  Roy Adaptation Model

Question 17

What criterion would the nurse use to support Hildegard Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations?

Accepted Answer

A)  The relationship between nurse and doctor 
B)  The mutual caring relationship 
C)  Meeting the needs of nurse and patient 
D)  The relationship between nurse and patient 
A)  The relationship between nurse and doctor 
B)  The mutual caring relationship 
C)  Meeting the needs of nurse and patient 
D)  The relationship between nurse and patient

Question 18

The nurse providing teaching on a weight loss program to the obese patient is applying which nursing model developed by Nola Pender?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpersonal relations 
B)  Health promotion 
C)  Conservation 
D)  Adaptation 
A)  Interpersonal relations 
B)  Health promotion 
C)  Conservation 
D)  Adaptation

Question 19

Which is an example of Dorothea Orem's Theory of Self-Care Deficit?

Accepted Answer

A)  A nurse asks a patient how much she can do for herself following a stroke. 
B)  A nurse performs total care on a stroke patient to conserve the patient's energy. 
C)  A nurse leaves a stroke patient to walk to the bathroom and shower by herself. 
D)  A nurse enables a stroke patient to wash up in bed by providing bath wipes. 
A)  A nurse asks a patient how much she can do for herself following a stroke. 
B)  A nurse performs total care on a stroke patient to conserve the patient's energy. 
C)  A nurse leaves a stroke patient to walk to the bathroom and shower by herself. 
D)  A nurse enables a stroke patient to wash up in bed by providing bath wipes.

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of the application of Madeleine Leininger's Cultural Care Theory of Diversity and Universality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preparing a patient for a medical procedure by using medical terminology 
B)  Learning about diverse ethnic patient populations 
C)  Planning nursing care in a standardized manner ensuring that everyone is treated the same way 
D)  Asking a non-English-speaking patient to provide an English-speaking person to translate details of care 
A)  Preparing a patient for a medical procedure by using medical terminology 
B)  Learning about diverse ethnic patient populations 
C)  Planning nursing care in a standardized manner ensuring that everyone is treated the same way 
D)  Asking a non-English-speaking patient to provide an English-speaking person to translate details of care

What parts make up and work together in Imogene King's Theory of Goal Attainment? (Select all that apply.)

How would you justify that a nursing theory is, in fact, a middle-range nursing theory? (Select all that apply.)

Betty Neuman's Systems Model for nursing emphasizes the holistic aspects of nursing from a systems-based perspective. Which of the following is not an example of the clinical application of this theory?

Identify the catalyst of Jean Watson's Theory of Care.

What skills would a nurse demonstrate if the nurse reached the "competent stage" of Patricia Benner's theory of skill acquisition?

The goal of Ida Jean Orlando's theory of effective nursing practice is to

The nurse is listening to a lecture on nursing conceptual models. Which statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?

Which of the following are the concepts common among most nursing philosophies, models, and theories?

What example illustrates the conclusion that can be drawn from deductive reasoning?

Which of the following is an example of the application of Levine's Conservation Model to the clinical setting?

A group of nursing students was discussing the functions of nursing theories. Which statement below would give the impression a student requires more review of the material?

Which statement by a nurse reflects an accurate understanding of systems theory?

What changes in nursing practice did Florence Nightingale make to improve the personal care of patients?

What example illustrates the conclusion that can be drawn from inductive reasoning?

Which theory focuses on patterns, life processes, and wholeness and describes seeing the life process as a progression believing that health and the evolving pattern of consciousness are the same?

What criterion would the nurse use to support Hildegard Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations?

The nurse providing teaching on a weight loss program to the obese patient is applying which nursing model developed by Nola Pender?

Which is an example of Dorothea Orem's Theory of Self-Care Deficit?

Which of the following is an example of the application of Madeleine Leininger's Cultural Care Theory of Diversity and Universality?

Honoring Your Past, Planning Your Future

Assessing Yourself and Designing Success

Study Habits and Test-Taking Skills

Distinguishing the RN Role from the LPN/LVN Role

Providing Patient-Centered Care Through the Nursing Process

Critical and Diagnostic Thinking for Better Clinical Judgment

Practicing Evidence-Based Decision Making

Communicating With Patients and Co-Workers

Teaching Patients and Their Families

The Nurses, Ideas, and Forces That Define the Profession

Upholding Legal and Ethical Principles

Care and Safety Standards, Competence, and Nurse Accountability

Leading, Delegating, and Collaborating

Promoting Healthful Living in the Primary Care Setting

Managing Care in Secondary and Tertiary Health Care

Reflecting on Your Transition

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Exam 5: Using Nursing Theory to Guide Professional Practice

What parts make up and work together in Imogene King's Theory of Goal Attainment? (Select all that apply.)

How would you justify that a nursing theory is, in fact, a middle-range nursing theory? (Select all that apply.)

Betty Neuman's Systems Model for nursing emphasizes the holistic aspects of nursing from a systems-based perspective. Which of the following is not an example of the clinical application of this theory?

Identify the catalyst of Jean Watson's Theory of Care.

What skills would a nurse demonstrate if the nurse reached the "competent stage" of Patricia Benner's theory of skill acquisition?

The goal of Ida Jean Orlando's theory of effective nursing practice is to

The nurse is listening to a lecture on nursing conceptual models. Which statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?

Which of the following are the concepts common among most nursing philosophies, models, and theories?

What example illustrates the conclusion that can be drawn from deductive reasoning?

Which of the following is an example of the application of Levine's Conservation Model to the clinical setting?

A group of nursing students was discussing the functions of nursing theories. Which statement below would give the impression a student requires more review of the material?

Which statement by a nurse reflects an accurate understanding of systems theory?

What changes in nursing practice did Florence Nightingale make to improve the personal care of patients?

What example illustrates the conclusion that can be drawn from inductive reasoning?

Which theory focuses on patterns, life processes, and wholeness and describes seeing the life process as a progression believing that health and the evolving pattern of consciousness are the same?

What criterion would the nurse use to support Hildegard Peplau's Theory of Interpersonal Relations?

The nurse providing teaching on a weight loss program to the obese patient is applying which nursing model developed by Nola Pender?

Which is an example of Dorothea Orem's Theory of Self-Care Deficit?

Which of the following is an example of the application of Madeleine Leininger's Cultural Care Theory of Diversity and Universality?

Honoring Your Past, Planning Your Future

Assessing Yourself and Designing Success

Study Habits and Test-Taking Skills

Distinguishing the RN Role from the LPN/LVN Role

Providing Patient-Centered Care Through the Nursing Process

Critical and Diagnostic Thinking for Better Clinical Judgment

Practicing Evidence-Based Decision Making

Communicating With Patients and Co-Workers

Teaching Patients and Their Families

The Nurses, Ideas, and Forces That Define the Profession

Upholding Legal and Ethical Principles

Care and Safety Standards, Competence, and Nurse Accountability

Leading, Delegating, and Collaborating

Promoting Healthful Living in the Primary Care Setting

Managing Care in Secondary and Tertiary Health Care

Reflecting on Your Transition

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