MODULE 4 NURSING THEORIES & CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS

Question 1

What are things to consider when evaluating a theory

Answer 1

• Critical reflection
• Degree of usefulness
• Provide a descriptiob

Question 2

What are the five criteria in evaluating a theoretical framework

Answer 2

• Clarity
• Simplicity
• Generality
• Empirical precision
• Derivable consequcences

Question 3

▪In evaluating this, semantics (study of meaning of
the language, symbols and logic) and structure
should be considered important.
▪It involves identifying the major concepts & subconcepts used in the theory.

Answer 3

CLARITY

Question 4

A theory must be adequately comprehensive at a
level of abstraction to offer direction. However, it
must have as few concepts as possible having
simple relations to assist clarity.
▪According to Raynold, the most useful theories are
those that offers greatest sense of understanding.

Answer 4

SIMPLICITY

Question 5

▪It is important to examine the scope of concepts
and goals within the theory for this analysis
criterion.
▪As a rule of thumb, “The more limited the
concept and goals is, the less (?) the theory
becomes”.

Answer 5

GENERALITY

Question 6

▪The degree in which the defined concepts are
observable in actual setting.
▪(?) adequacy can be measured by the
evidences that supports the theory.
▪According to Walker & Avant, a theory must
generate a hypothesis and must add to the body
of knowledge.

Answer 6

EMPIRICAL PRECISION

Question 7

▪According to Chinn & Kramer, a nursing theory
should lead itself to research testing which would
result to additional knowledge that would guide
practice.
▪Furthermore, nursing theory should give direction
to research and practice, create new ideas and
seek to distinguish the focus of nursing to other
professions

Answer 7

DERIVABLE CONSEQUENCES

Question 8

When was florence nightingale born and where?

Answer 8

• May 12, 1820
• Florence, Italy

Question 9

Environmental Model

Answer 9

Florence Nightingale

Question 10

Florence Nightingale is the Founder of the _______.

Answer 10

modern nursing

Question 11

Viewed the essence of a _______ as a PATIENT and envisioned as
comprising physical, intellectual, emotional, social & spiritual
components

Answer 11

PERSON ( Florence )

Question 12

-She believed in the prevention & health promotion in addition to
nursing patients from illness to health.
- “Healthy is not only to be well, but to be able to
use well every power we have”.

Answer 12

HEALTH ( FLORENCE )

Question 13

Anything that can be manipulated to place a patient in the best
possible condition for nature to act

Answer 13

ENVIRONEMNT (FLORENCE)

Question 14

▪Considered nursing as very essential for everybody’s well-being.
▪She believed nursing to be a spiritual calling and nurses were to
assist nature to repair the patient.

Answer 14

NURSING (FLORENCE)

Question 15

LIST THE 12 CANONS OF FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE

Answer 15

• Ventilation and warmth
• Light
• Noise
• Cleanliness
• Personal Cleanliness
• Health and Houses
• Bed and Bedding
• Petty Mangement
• Taking food
• Chattering hopes and advices
• Variety
• Observations of the sick