Structure of Nursing Knowledge

Question 1

4 C’s in Structural level

Answer 1

Caring
Competence
Conscience
Creativity

Question 2

set of theories or ideas that provide structure for how a discipline should function

Answer 2

Metaparadigm

Question 3

Nursing Paradigm Concepts (NEPH)

Answer 3

Nursing (actions)
Person (recipient of care)
Health (defined by the person)
Environment (Internal and external factors)

Question 4

receiver of the care

Answer 4

person component

Question 5

the extent of wellness and health care access that a patient has

Answer 5

health

Question 6

surroundings that affect the patient

Answer 6

environment

Question 7

surroundings that affect the patient
internal/external influences

Answer 7

environment

Question 8

delivery of optimal health outcomes

Answer 8

Nursing

Question 9

declares a nurse’s beliefs, values, and ethics regarding their care and treatment of patients

Answer 9

Nursing Philosophy

Question 10

declares a nurse’s beliefs, values, and ethics regarding their care and treatment of patients

Answer 10

Nursing Philosophy

Question 11

representation of an idea or body of knowledge based on the understanding of a person or a researcher on a certain
topic/phenomena/ theory

verbal and schematic

Answer 11

Conceptual model and framework

Question 12

Caring

Answer 12

Self: promote personal health and wellness

Consumer: interpersonal helping while practicing holistic and culturally-congruent care

Profession: investment and commitment to the advancement of professional nursing

Question 13

critical thinking

Answer 13

Self: utilize logical, analytical, intuitive, and creative thinking

Consumer: to make sound critical decisions

Profession: nurses act as advocates and agents of change

Question 14

knowledge

Answer 14

self: understand their own personal attributes, values, and beliefs

consumer: recognize human experiences, needs, and responses

profession: understands the nursing theories, research, issues, trends, and forces that shape the practice of nursing

Question 15

competence

Answer 15

self: develop and maintain the cognitive, interpersonal, and psychomotor skills for safe and effective care

consumer: demonstrate professional standards of practice using evidence-based practice

profession: understand and abide by the legal and ethical aspect of practice

Question 16

communication

Answer 16

self: promote self-awareness to enhance interactions

consumer: share and exchange information

profession: communicate appropriately with colleagues and stakeholders

Question 17

professionalism

Answer 17

self: develop professional attributes and values through self-assessment, determination and life-long learning

consumer: advocate for healthcare consumers

profession: shape and influence the profession and global health through active involvement in healthcare policy

Question 18

types of theory by scope

Answer 18

grand and middle-range theories

Question 19

for enlightenment and understanding

Answer 19

descriptive

Question 20

explanation and prediction

Answer 20

explanatory

Question 21

control and manipulation

Answer 21

prescriptive