Review Nursing Theory

Which of the following answers shows the correct order of theory from MOST ABSTRACT to MOST CONCRETE:

a)Paradigm

b)Conceptual model

c)Middle-range theory

d)Concept

e)Practice level theory

f)Grand theory g)Metaparadigm

• g, a, b, d, c, e, f

• b, a, c, d, g, f, e,

• g, a, b, f, c, e, d

• b, c, e, f, d, g, a

Which of the following is an assumption of Nightingale Theory:

• The practice of caring is central to nursing.

• Nursing is a form of action – interaction between two or more persons

• The person is in constant interaction with a changing environment.

• Nursing is a calling

What is the definition of Florence Nightingale Health?

• Maintaining well-being by using person's powers to the fullest.

• The positive state of physical, mental and social well-being.

• Socially determined by the ability to function in a reasonably manner

• State and a process of being and becoming integrated and a whole person.

What part of a research journal article summarizes the entire article and provides the purpose of the study?

• Abstract

• Introduction

• Method

• References

What part of the clinical question format ADPIE is represented by nurses ordering a low air alternating pressure mattress for a patient with a coccyx Stage 4 pressure ulcer?

• A

• D

• P

• I

• E

What part of the clinical question format ADPIE is represented by a patients’ age?

• A

• D

• P

• I

• E

What is a concept common in nursing theory? (Select all that applies)

• Health

• Nursing

• Knowledge

• Evidence

• Person

What does the "E" stand for in ADPIE

• Evaluation

• Experimentation

• Education

• Environment

What is the problem-solving approach to making clinical decisions?

• Patient Preference

• Scientific Methodology

• Evidence-Based Practice

• Critical Thinking

Which concept applies to Jean Watson's caritas processes: (Select all that applies)

• Practice of loving-kindness and equanimity

• The instillation of faith-hope

• Developing and sustaining a helping trusting caring relationship

• Communicating and negotiating multiple perspectives

• Living quality is the becoming visible-invisible becoming of the emerging now