Deck 12: Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Theory

Question 1

Which type of modern social exchange theory gives greater weight to society?

A) Individualistic
B) Microlevel
C) Personal
D) Collectivist

Answer 1

Collectivist

Question 2

Which of the following is not a theory from the social sciences?

A) Health Promotion Theory
B) Exchange Theory
C) General Systems Theory
D) Role Theory

Answer 2

Health Promotion Theory

Question 3

Which social science theories are founded on utilitarianism?

A) Feminist theory
B) Chaos theory
C) General systems theory
D) Exchange theory

Answer 3

Exchange theory

Question 4

A nurse researcher is interested in lack of reciprocity in family and divorce rates. Which theory might the researcher consider using?

A) Individualistic social exchange
B) Chaos theory
C) General systems theory
D) Social networks

Question 5

From which philosophical framework did symbolic interactionism theory arise?

A) Pragmatism
B) Utilitarianism
C) Empiricism
D) Phenomenology

Question 6

Which variation of feminist theory is founded on the ideas of the Karl Marx and was exemplified by Millet?

A) Liberal feminism
B) Socialist feminism
C) Radical feminism
D) Cultural feminism

Question 7

Which of the following is one of the considerations in chaos theory?

A) Understanding how change occurs in systems over time
B) Following the disorder of individuals lives
C) Identifying the meaning of chaos by individuals
D) Examining the interactions which lead to instability in society

Question 8

Based on the writings and conflict theory of Karl Marx, which of the following is a reason for conflict in society?

A) Equal resources
B) Individual pathology
C) Capitalist inequality
D) Democratic government

Question 9

Which of the following is not considered a type of conflict theory?

A) Feminist theory
B) Critical social theory
C) Cultural bias
D) Exchange theory

Question 10

What is the purpose of cultural feminism theory?

A) To explore the differences between the sexes
B) To condone separatism and work toward a female-dominated community
C) To focus on the political aspect of women in society
D) To refute the notion of the Oedipal complex

Question 11

Which of the following theories uses societal awareness to expose social inequalities that keep people from reaching their full potential?

A) Critical social theory
B) Systems theory
C) Rational choice theory
D) Social networks

Question 12

Which exchange theory attempts to explain the behavioral process of both small and large social systems?

A) General systems theory
B) Role theory
C) Rational choice theory
D) Social networks

Question 13

A researcher conducting a study focusing on the social support of a patient undergoing chemotherapy and the outcomes of the patient might considering using which theory?

A) Feminist theory
B) Chaos theory
C) Symbolic interactionism
D) Exchange theory

Question 14

A researcher is conducting a study on role strain of acute care nurses in emergency departments at large urban hospitals. Which theory would be most appropriate for the researcher to use?

A) Role theory
B) Chaos theory
C) Systems theory
D) Critical social theory