WorksheetsNursing theories
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Theorizing in nursing is related to which of the following forms of nursing knowledge?
Empirical knowledge
Ethical knowledge
Personal knowledge
All of the above
Theories are considered useful because:
they provide explanations and predictions.
they are always correct.
they are simple to understand.
they are universally accepted.
A creative and rigorous structure of ideas in nursing theory projects:
a comprehensive framework for practice.
a set of random thoughts.
an unstructured approach to care.
a list of unrelated concepts.
The focus and scope of nursing are:
patient care and advocacy
financial management
software development
legal advising
What should be the appropriate disciplinary knowledge for professional nursing practice?
Medical knowledge
Ethical principles
Patient care techniques
All of the above
What is the term for (a) ? Options: (b)
Definition
Term
Concept
Phrase
Fill in the blank: A 'Phenomenon' is an aspect of reality that can be consciously sensed or experienced; nursing concepts and theories represent a theoretical approach to making sense of aspects of reality of concern to ______.
nursing
engineering
psychology
architecture
Why are theories in nursing important?
They solve specific and serious patient health problems.
They provide a precise method of providing nursing care.
They demonstrate how nursing is different from medicine.
They provide a systematic view of explaining, predicting, and describing phenomena.
What is the second step in the nursing process?
A) Planning
B) Intervention
C) Diagnosis
D) Evaluation
What is the fourth step in the nursing process?
Intervention
Diagnosis
Assessment
Evaluation
The assessment phase of the nursing process involves:
Collecting patient data
Diagnosing patient conditions
Implementing care plans
Evaluating patient outcomes
Which of the following is an example of the Intervention phase in the Nursing Process?
Applying a cardiac monitor or oxygen
Medication administration
Emotional support
Patient education
Prescriptive theories in nursing address:
the underlying principles of nursing practice.
the specific interventions and actions for patient care.
the historical development of nursing.
the ethical considerations in nursing.
How do student nurses begin to use nursing theory? By asking yourself two very important questions: What is the nature of knowledge needed for the practice of nursing?
By asking two important questions about the nature of knowledge needed for nursing practice.
By memorizing nursing textbooks.
By practicing nursing skills in a clinical setting.
By attending nursing seminars.
