Introduction to Nursing Theory Quiz

What is a theory in nursing?

• A list of procedures to follow in clinical settings

• A person's opinion on health matters

• A set of interrelated concepts, definitions, and propositions

• A summary of patient health records

Which of the following is NOT part of the nursing metaparadigm?

• Person

• Health

• Diagnosis

• Environment

Who is recognized as the first nurse theorist?

• Hildegard Peplau

• Jean Watson

• Florence Nightingale

• Virginia Henderson

What component of a theory refers to a mental image or symbol of reality?

• Construct

• Concept

• Principle

• Rule

Which type of nursing theory is the most abstract and broad?

• Practice theory

• Grand theory

• Middle-range theory

• Ethical theory

What type of theory is often used to guide research and has limited scope?

• Grand theory

• Ethical theory

• Practice theory

• Middle-range theory

What is the primary purpose of nursing theory in practice?

• To memorize diseases

• To predict nursing board exam questions

• To describe, explain, predict, and control nursing phenomena

• To calculate medication doses

What term refers to the process of analyzing a theory's components and usefulness?

• Theory validation

• Theory construction

• Theory evaluation

• Theory destruction

Which of the following best defines the nursing metaparadigm concept of "Person"?

• A medical doctor

• A community health system

• The recipient of nursing care

• A hospital administrator

What practice integrates the best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences?

• Reflective practice

• Evidence-based practice

• Diagnostic reasoning

• Holistic intuition