TFN NSG 101 1st Quiz Flashcards
serve as bases for defining concepts and framing propositions
Assumption
Provide context for theories
Assumption
A statement that challenges the assumption
Proposition
Accepted truths and represents beliefs and values
Assumption
The term refers to the territory of the discipline
Domain
It contains the following: a) subject matter of the discipline b) main agreed upon values and beliefs c) CENTRAL CONCEPTS d) Central Problems and e) standardized methods used to solve those same problems
Domain
Branch of philosophy that focuses on reflection and investigation about the NATURE and FOUNDATION of the knowledge
Epistemology
Explain Infection Control
- an Evidence based practice
The last thing a patient wants when going to a hospital for treatment is a
hospital-acquired infection. Nurses play a key role in helping to prevent illness before it
happens by adhering to evidence-based infection-control policies. This includes keeping the
healthcare environment clean, wearing personal protective clothing, using barrier
precautions and practicing correct hand washing. Although nurses are busy with many
responsibilities, the time it takes to control infection is well worth the effort.
fundamental assumptions of beings, the relationship of between each parts AS THEY EXIST
Ontology
Theory of “what there is?”
Ontology
Defined as aspect of a discipline that are shared by the community
Paradigm
Philosophical analytics of a discipline and their development
Paradigm
An aspect of reality that is consciously sensed/experienced
Phenomenon
Presenting ideas succinctly
Parsimony
the ideas presented are from the simplest possible explanation for a phenomenon
Parsimony
Explanations should be clearest when using the fewest statements (straight to the point)
Parsimony
Concerned with the values and beliefs of a discipline; as well as the values and beliefs carries by the members of that certain discipline
Philosophy
The term, description, or label used to describe and event, situation, process, a group of events or a group of situations
Phenomenon
Example of a Philosophy
Nightingale’s Philosophy