NCM100: Theoretical Foundation Of Nursing

Question 1

The Major Question of this ERA:

What curriculum content should nurses study to be a nurse?

a. Curriculum Era
b. Research Era
c. Graduate Education Era
d. Theory Era
e. Theory Utilization Era

Answer 1

a. Curriculum Era

Question 2

Time period of the Research Era

a.1900s to 1940s
b. 1950s to 1970s
c. 1980s to 1990s
d. 21st Century to Present

Answer 2

b. 1950s to 1970s

Question 3

This is when nurse’s important role in health care has been recognized.

a. Curriculum Era
b. Research Era
c. Graduate Education Era
d. Theory Era
e. Theory Utilization Era

Answer 3

c. Graduate Education Era

Question 4

The major question in this ERA:

What new theories are needed to produce evidence of quality care?

a. Curriculum Era
b. Research Era
c. Graduate Education Era
d. Theory Era
e. Theory Utilization Era

Answer 4

e. Theory Utilization Era

Question 5

Emerging Goal is:

Develop specialized knowledge and higher education

a. Curriculum Era
b. Research Era
c. Graduate Education Era
d. Theory Era
e. Theory Utilization Era

Answer 5

a. Curriculum Era

Question 6

How long did the Theory Era last?

a. 20 years
b. 40 years
c. 10 years
d. 30 years

Answer 6

c. 10 years

Question 7

Era when the focus of the nurses shifted to the patients.

a. Curriculum Era
b. Research Era
c. Graduate Education Era
d. Theory Era
e. Theory Utilization Era

Answer 7

d. Theory Era

Question 8

Time Period of this Era:

21st Century to Present

a. Curriculum Era
b. Research Era
c. Graduate Education Era
d. Theory Era
e. Theory Utilization Era

Answer 8

e. Theory Utilization Era

Question 9

Major Question:

How do these frameworks guide research and practice?

a. Curriculum Era
b. Research Era
c. Graduate Education Era
d. Theory Era
e. Theory Utilization Era

Answer 9

d. Theory Era

Question 10

An organized system of accepted knowledge. It is also composed of concepts, propositions, definitions, assumptions intended to explain a set of fact, event, or phenomena

Answer 10

Theory

Question 11

An idea formulated by the mind or an experience perceived and observed. This can be seen by your senses.

Answer 11

Concept/s

Question 12

What are the theory components?

Answer 12

a. Concepts
b. Definition
c. Proposition
d. Assumption
e. Theory

Question 13

This type of concept is mentally constructed, and independent of a specific time or place.

Answer 13

Abstract Concept

Question 14

This type of concept is directly experienced, and can relate to a particular time or place.

Answer 14

Concrete Concept

Question 15

The following are abstract concepts EXCEPT:

a. Transportation
b. Stroke, Left-Sided Heart Failure
c. Loss of relationship
d. Cardiovascular disease

Answer 15

b. Stroke, Left-Sided Heart Failure

Question 16

This type of concept is non-variable. This identifies categories or classes of phenomena.

[E.g. gender (male or female)]

Answer 16

Discrete Concept

Question 17

This type of concept can have a variable. This permits classification of dimensions or gradations of a phenomenon.

[E.g. Score on Pain Scale (1 to 10)]

Answer 17

Continuous Concept

Question 18

Is composed of various descriptions which convey a general meaning and reduces vagueness in understanding a set of concept.

Answer 18

Definition

Question 19

What are the two types of Defiition?

Answer 19

Conceptual Definition, and Operational Definitions

Question 20

This type of definition has an established meaning.

Answer 20

Conceptual Definition

Question 21

This type of definition provides measurement, and has a greater understanding on how it js used to study.

Answer 21

Operational Definition

Question 22

This explains the relationships of different concepts.

Answer 22

Proposition

Question 23

It is a statement that specifies the relationship or connection of factual concepts or phenomena.

Answer 23

Assumption

Question 24

Through the components, when can you say that it can be formed into a theory.

Answer 24

When the components are systematically organized.

Question 25

A theory can be used to view a phenomena if the theory can:

Answer 25

Describe
Explain
Predict
Prescribe

Question 26

It is a set of empirical data or experiences that can he physically observed or tangible

Answer 26

Phenomenon

Question 27

Classifications of Nursing Theories according to Function.

This classification is to know the properties and working of a discipline.

Answer 27

Descriptive

Question 28

Classifications of Nursing Theories according to Function.

This classification is where one examines how properties relate and how it affects the discipline.

Answer 28

Explanatory

Question 29

Classification of Nursing Theories according to Function.

This classification is when one identifies which conditions, the different relationships that occur.

Answer 29

Prescriptive

Question 30

What are the factors that should be considered when analyzing and evaluating a theory?

Answer 30

1. Clarity
2. Simplicity
3. Generality
4. Empirical Precision
5. Importance