Question 1

Where do practice theories often emerge from in nursing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grounded theory research 
B)  Practice of all healthcare 
C)  Grand theories 
D)  Macrotheories 
A)  Grounded theory research 
B)  Practice of all healthcare 
C)  Grand theories 
D)  Macrotheories A

Question 2

What is the relationship between nursing theory and practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reciprocal between theory and practice 
B)  Practice always comes before theory 
C)  Research is driven by practice 
D)  Practice should be focused on validation of research 
A)  Reciprocal between theory and practice 
B)  Practice always comes before theory 
C)  Research is driven by practice 
D)  Practice should be focused on validation of research A

Question 3

Which of the following is not included in the development of evidence-based practice guidelines and protocols in nursing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evidence in literature 
B)  Current practice 
C)  Research knowledge 
D)  Personal preference 
A)  Evidence in literature 
B)  Current practice 
C)  Research knowledge 
D)  Personal preference D

Question 4

Which of the following is one reason that nurses lack knowledge of theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Current exposure in publications 
B)  Multiple entries into practice levels 
C)  Limited use of theory in practice 
D)  Lack of support by nursing organizations for use of theory 
A)  Current exposure in publications 
B)  Multiple entries into practice levels 
C)  Limited use of theory in practice 
D)  Lack of support by nursing organizations for use of theory

Question 5

The nurse who implements use of nursing theory in practice will be able to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Describe patient care 
B)  Discuss patient outcomes 
C)  Control nursing events 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Describe patient care 
B)  Discuss patient outcomes 
C)  Control nursing events 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is a suggested reason for the theory-practice gap in nursing?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are two types of nurses - those who "practice" and those who "teach" 
B)  Use of theory is limited due to current standards 
C)  Theory supports current practice and protocol 
D)  Publication of research in clinical journals 
A)  There are two types of nurses - those who "practice" and those who "teach" 
B)  Use of theory is limited due to current standards 
C)  Theory supports current practice and protocol 
D)  Publication of research in clinical journals

Question 7

The evolution of nursing theory has continued over the past several decades. Which of the following is still a commonly held belief related to theory and nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a "gap" between theory and practice. 
B)  Theory is an integrated part of all nursing practice. 
C)  All nursing practice supports theory use. 
D)  Research is integrated into the design of all levels of nursing. 
A)  There is a "gap" between theory and practice. 
B)  Theory is an integrated part of all nursing practice. 
C)  All nursing practice supports theory use. 
D)  Research is integrated into the design of all levels of nursing.

Question 8

Which of the following is not true regarding evidence-based practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evidence-based practice is the same as research. 
B)  It may assist in filling the theory-practice gap. 
C)  It provides methods for providing the best practice methods. 
D)  It is founded on information and research. 
A)  Evidence-based practice is the same as research. 
B)  It may assist in filling the theory-practice gap. 
C)  It provides methods for providing the best practice methods. 
D)  It is founded on information and research.

Question 9

How is nursing theory used in nursing practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provides nurses with perspective to organize care 
B)  Assists in directing and analyzing care 
C)  To plan and implement care 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Provides nurses with perspective to organize care 
B)  Assists in directing and analyzing care 
C)  To plan and implement care 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following would support closure of the theory-practice nursing gap?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reciprocal interaction between theory and practice 
B)  Only using practice theory in practice 
C)  Development of research based on theory 
D)  Use of grand theories only in nursing 
A)  Reciprocal interaction between theory and practice 
B)  Only using practice theory in practice 
C)  Development of research based on theory 
D)  Use of grand theories only in nursing

Question 11

Which of the following is not considered a benefit of practice theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Development of nursing interventions 
B)  Provide guidance for communication 
C)  Lead performance of psychomotor procedures 
D)  Development of grand theories 
A)  Development of nursing interventions 
B)  Provide guidance for communication 
C)  Lead performance of psychomotor procedures 
D)  Development of grand theories

Question 12

Which of the following would describe nursing practice without theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rote performance of task 
B)  Informed clinical paths based on evidence 
C)  Updated and current assessment techniques 
D)  Cultural considerations in patient care 
A)  Rote performance of task 
B)  Informed clinical paths based on evidence 
C)  Updated and current assessment techniques 
D)  Cultural considerations in patient care

Where do practice theories often emerge from in nursing?

What is the relationship between nursing theory and practice?

Which of the following is not included in the development of evidence-based practice guidelines and protocols in nursing?

Which of the following is one reason that nurses lack knowledge of theory?

The nurse who implements use of nursing theory in practice will be able to do which of the following?

Which of the following is a suggested reason for the theory-practice gap in nursing?

The evolution of nursing theory has continued over the past several decades. Which of the following is still a commonly held belief related to theory and nursing practice?

Which of the following is not true regarding evidence-based practice?

How is nursing theory used in nursing practice?

Which of the following would support closure of the theory-practice nursing gap?

Which of the following is not considered a benefit of practice theories?

Which of the following would describe nursing practice without theory?

Philosophy, Science, and Nursing

Overview of Theory in Nursing

Concept Development: Clarifying Meaning of Terms

Theory Development: Structuring Conceptual Relationships in Nursing

Theory Analysis and Evaluation

Overview of Grand Nursing Theories

Grand Nursing Theories Based on Human Needs

Grand Nursing Theories Based on Interactive Process

Grand Nursing Theories Based on Unitary Process

Introduction to Middle Range Nursing Theories

Overview of Selected Middle Range Nursing Theories

Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Theory

Theories From the Sociologic Sciences

Theories From the Behavioral Sciences

Theories From the Biomedical Sciences

Ethical Theories and Principles

Learning Theories

Application of Theory in Nursing Practice

Application of Theory in Nursing Research

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Exam 17: Theories, Models, and Frameworks From Leadership and Management

Where do practice theories often emerge from in nursing?

What is the relationship between nursing theory and practice?

Which of the following is not included in the development of evidence-based practice guidelines and protocols in nursing?

Which of the following is one reason that nurses lack knowledge of theory?

The nurse who implements use of nursing theory in practice will be able to do which of the following?

Which of the following is a suggested reason for the theory-practice gap in nursing?

The evolution of nursing theory has continued over the past several decades. Which of the following is still a commonly held belief related to theory and nursing practice?

Which of the following is not true regarding evidence-based practice?

How is nursing theory used in nursing practice?

Which of the following would support closure of the theory-practice nursing gap?

Which of the following is not considered a benefit of practice theories?

Which of the following would describe nursing practice without theory?

Philosophy, Science, and Nursing

Overview of Theory in Nursing

Concept Development: Clarifying Meaning of Terms

Theory Development: Structuring Conceptual Relationships in Nursing

Theory Analysis and Evaluation

Overview of Grand Nursing Theories

Grand Nursing Theories Based on Human Needs

Grand Nursing Theories Based on Interactive Process

Grand Nursing Theories Based on Unitary Process

Introduction to Middle Range Nursing Theories

Overview of Selected Middle Range Nursing Theories

Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Theory

Theories From the Sociologic Sciences

Theories From the Behavioral Sciences

Theories From the Biomedical Sciences

Ethical Theories and Principles

Learning Theories

Application of Theory in Nursing Practice

Application of Theory in Nursing Research

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