Question 1

Nursing theorists and nurses in practice:

Accepted Answer

A) Are interested in related but different phenomena. 
B) Do not see nursing in the same context. 
C) Think and work with the same phenomena. 
D) Require the same knowledge and skills. C

Question 2

The question "What does the nurse attend to when practicing nursing?" relates to which of the following areas of the theory guide?

Accepted Answer

A) How nursing is conceptualized. 
B) The context of theory development. 
C) Authoritative sources. 
D) Overall theory significance. A

Question 3

One criterion for hospitals seeking magnet hospital status is selection of a theoretical model for nursing practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The study of nursing theory:

Accepted Answer

A) Is a simple,short-term endeavor. 
B) Can be easily undertaken. 
C) Requires a continuing commitment. 
D) Is not essential for expert nursing practice.

Question 5

The question "What nursing societies share and support work of the theory?" relates to which of the following areas of the theory guide?

Accepted Answer

A) How nursing is conceptualized. 
B) The context of theory development. 
C) Authoritative sources. 
D) Overall theory significance.

Question 6

The scope of nursing practice is:

Accepted Answer

A) Known and static. 
B) Continually being expanded. 
C) Determined only by individual researchers. 
D) Important only to nurses with advanced degrees.

Question 7

The guide for the selection of nursing theory presented in your text is a set of questions that facilitate reflection and exploration in the study of nursing theory that can lead to the selection of a nursing theory for use in your practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Key ways to study nursing include analysis and evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The question "Is the theory used to guide programs of nursing education?" relates to which of the following areas of the theory guide?

Accepted Answer

A) How nursing is conceptualized. 
B) The context of theory development. 
C) Authoritative sources. 
D) Overall theory significance.

Question 10

It is not necessary or desirable for the study and use of nursing theory to have roots in the everyday practice of nursing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Using the Guide for Study of Nursing Theory for Use in Practice,which of the following questions are asked? Select all that apply:

Accepted Answer

A) What is the purpose of nursing? 
B) What judgment guides choosing a nursing theory? 
C) What are the major theoretical influences on this theory? 
D) What are the major internal influences that guide the significance of nursing theory? 
E) What are the major external influences on development of the theory?

Exam 2: A Guide for the Study of Nursing Theories for Practice

Nursing theorists and nurses in practice:

The question "What does the nurse attend to when practicing nursing?" relates to which of the following areas of the theory guide?

One criterion for hospitals seeking magnet hospital status is selection of a theoretical model for nursing practice.

The study of nursing theory:

The question "What nursing societies share and support work of the theory?" relates to which of the following areas of the theory guide?

The scope of nursing practice is:

The guide for the selection of nursing theory presented in your text is a set of questions that facilitate reflection and exploration in the study of nursing theory that can lead to the selection of a nursing theory for use in your practice.

Key ways to study nursing include analysis and evaluation.

The question "Is the theory used to guide programs of nursing education?" relates to which of the following areas of the theory guide?

It is not necessary or desirable for the study and use of nursing theory to have roots in the everyday practice of nursing.

Using the Guide for Study of Nursing Theory for Use in Practice,which of the following questions are asked? Select all that apply: