Part 1

Question 1

Often called the building blocks of theories.
Abstract and concrete concepts.

Answer 1

Concept

Question 2

Mental formulation of an object or event that come from individual perceptual experience.

Answer 2

Concept

Question 3

A group of related concepts that propose actions that guide practice.

Answer 3

Theory

Question 4

A set of concepts, definitions, relationships, assumptions that project a systematic ciew of a phenomena.

Answer 4

Theory

Question 5

A basic law, truth, or assumption.

Answer 5

Principle

Question 6

Group of related ideas, statements, or concepts.

Answer 6

Conceptual Framework

Question 7

An organizing framework that contains concepts, theories, assumptions, beliefs, values, and principles that form the way a discipline interprets the subject matter with which it is concerned.

Answer 7

Paradigm

Question 8

Concepts that can be superimposed on other concepts.

Answer 8

Metaparadigm

Question 9

Concepts that can be superimposed on other concepts.

Answer 9

Metaparadigm

Question 10

Four major concepts in nursing (metaparadigm).

Answer 10

Person, Environment, Health, Nursing

Question 11

Internally consistent
Explains and/or predicts
Represents the ideal
Ideal reference to guide practice
Addresses problems and provide solutions.

Answer 11

Characteristics of a theory

Question 12

Components of a theory

Answer 12

1. Purpose
2. Concepts
3. Models
4. Theoretical statements
5. Structure
6. Assumptions

Question 13

Develops analytical skills and critical thinking ability. It provides direction and guidance.

Answer 13

Purposes of Nursing Theory

Question 14

Prepare students for practice as members of the professional community.

Answer 14

Education

Question 15

Helps nursing students understand how roles and actions of nurses fit together in nursing.

Answer 15

Education

Question 16

Offer a framework for generating knowledge and new ideas.

Answer 16

Research

Question 17

Assist in discovering knowledge gaps in the specific field of study.

Answer 17

Research

Question 18

Systematic approach to identify questions.

Answer 18

Research

Question 19

Guide critical thinking of nurses.

Answer 19

Clinical Practice

Question 20

Represents status of nursing as a discipline

Answer 20

Clinical Practice

Question 21

Used as a framework for structuring nursing practice.

Answer 21

Clinical Practice

Question 22

Assist nurses to describe, explain, and predict everyday experiences.

Answer 22

Clinical Practice

Question 23

Consists of the central concepts of person, environment, health, and nursing.

Answer 23

Nursing Paradigm

Question 24

The recipient of nursing care central to the care being provided.

Answer 24

Person

Question 25

Individual clients, families, communities (paradigm)

Answer 25

Person

Question 26

The goal of nursing care (paradigm)

Answer 26

Health

Question 27

The internal and external surrounding that affect the client. (paradigm)

Answer 27

Environment

Question 28

The discipline from which client care interventions are provided; the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems; attributes, characteristics, and actions of the nurse providing care on behalf of, or in conjunction with the client.

Answer 28

Nursing

Question 29

The founder of Modern Nursing.

Answer 29

Florence Nightingale

Question 30

At the age of 16, what did Florence Nightingale experience?

Answer 30

“Calls from God”

Question 31

The “Lady with the Lamp”
“The Angel of Crimean”

Answer 31

Florence Nightingale

Question 32

Is an infection caused by bacteria that can be transferred from animals to humans. Consuming raw or unpasteurized dairy products is the most prevalent way for people to become ill.

Answer 32

Brucellosis
- can be transmitted through the air or coming into touch with diseased animals.

Question 33

What word did Florence Nightingale utilize instead of the word “environment”?

Answer 33

Surroundings