Week 3 Knowing and Decision Making in Nursing Flashcards
What is the primary focus of Critical Theory?
a) Formulating educational policies
b) Understanding individual behaviors
c) Investigating social inequities and injustices.
d) Promoting economic growth
C
How does Liberation Theory view education?
a) Merely a knowledge transmission method
b) A way to increase workforce productivity
c) Only for academic advancement
d) As a tool for challenging existing norms.
D
What does Poststructuralism analyze?
a) How power balances are maintained in society.
b) The effectiveness of traditional narratives
c) The history of educational methods
d) The development of technology in education
A
What do feminist perspectives emphasize?
a) Support for traditional gender roles
b) Advancement of male privilege
c) Critique of power imbalances and oppression.
d) Criticism of educational policies only
C
What aims to bring social injustices into awareness?
a) Routine assessments
b) Statistical analyses
c) Cultural studies
d) Critical questions.
D
Which process is involved in Dimensions of Emancipatory Knowing?
a) Standardizing educational content
b) Lesions on historical texts
c) Critiquing and imagining solutions.
d) Monitoring classroom behavior
C
What kind of nature does the creative process of emancipatory knowing have?
a) Passive nature focusing on observation
b) Activist nature leading toward emancipation.
c) A commercial nature seeking profit
d) A bureaucratic nature enforcing regulations
B
What types of formal expressions are included in Dimensions of Emancipatory
Knowing?
a) Standard tests and quizzes
b) Lecture notes and course outlines
c) Student evaluations and surveys
d) Action plans and manifestoes.
D
What is the purpose of formal expressions in emancipatory knowing?
a) To collect data for reports
b) To enhance administrative efficiency
c) To promote compliance with regulations
d) To create clarity and communicate injustices.
D
What primarily shapes ethical knowing in nursing?
a) Only the society’s values.
b) Client’s values only.
c) The nurse’s own values and professional values.
d) External regulations and laws.
C
Which component provides a framework for ethical practice in nursing?
a) Social Contract Theory.
b) Interprofessional Competencies.
c) Code of Ethics.
d) Entry-to-Practice Competencies.
C
What defines the expectations for nursing practice?
a) Social Contract Theory.
b) Nursing Practice Standards.
c) Code of Ethics.
d) Interpersonal Communication Skills.
B
What do Entry-to-Practice Competencies represent?
a) Advanced skills for experienced nurses.
b) Ethical decision-making skills.
c) Skills and knowledge for new nurses.
d) Community service obligations
C
Which theory describes the agreement between nursing and society?
a) Social Contract Theory.
b) Constructed Knowing.
c) Subjective Knowing.
d) Ethical Framework Theory.
A
Which type of competency involves collaboration with other healthcare
professionals?
a) Interprofessional Competencies.
b) Entry-to-Practice Competencies.
c) Received Knowing.
d) Procedural Knowing.
A
What is the first way of knowing in nursing?
a) Silence.
b) Subjective Knowing.
c) Constructed Knowing.
d) Received Knowing.
A
What characterizes received knowing?
a) Internalizing experiences exclusively.
b) Debating information received.
c) Learning primarily through listening.
d) Comparing old and new beliefs.
C
Subjective knowing involves which of the following?
a) Collecting data from multiple sources.
b) Receiving factual knowledge only.
c) Ignoring emotional aspects of learning.
d) Assessing personal significance of information.
D
What is procedural knowing?
a) Simply memorizing facts.
b) Comparing personal beliefs loosely.
c) Ignoring feedback from others.
d) Internalizing and debating information’s meaning.
D
Constructed knowing helps learners to do what?
a) Challenge existing assumptions and beliefs.
b) Accept knowledge without question.
c) Avoid engagement with new ideas.
d) Memorize facts for testing.
A
What does Empirical Knowledge in nursing encompass?
a) Personal reflection and self-awareness
b) Scientific knowledge and evidence-based practice
c) Moral considerations in patient care
d) Creativity and interpersonal interactions
B
Which aspect does Personal Knowledge emphasize in nursing?
a) Statistical analysis of nursing outcomes
b) Ethical decision-making in patient care
c) Self-reflection and understanding one’s actions
d) Artistic expression during patient interactions
C
What is a key focus of Ethical Knowledge in nursing?
a) Scientific theories behind nursing procedures
b) Creativity in patient communication
c) Moral aspects and adherence to ethics
d) Self-assessment of personal experiences
C
Which quality is emphasized in Aesthetic Knowledge?
a) Empathy and genuine presence in care
b) Statistical reasoning for treatment plans
c) Critical thinking in ethical dilemmas
d) Self-analysis of nursing techniques
A
What are the four essential Patterns of Knowing in nursing?
a) Medical, Social, Cultural, Personal
b) Theoretical, Practical, Personal, Ethical
c) Empirical, Aesthetic, Personal, Ethical
d) Clinical, Empirical, Aesthetic, Emotional
C
How does Empirical Knowing influence nursing practice?
a) Encourages creativity in patient interactions
b) Focuses on self-reflection and improvement
c) Emphasizes moral reasoning in care situations
d) Ensures care is based on solid evidence
D
What does the Aesthetic Pattern of Knowing utilize?
a) Statistical data from healthcare studies
b) Personal medical histories of patients
c) Nurse’s personality and creativity in relationships
d) Ethical norms guiding nursing behavior
C
What influences Personal Pattern of Knowing?
a) Objective scientific research findings
b) Accumulated knowledge from personal experiences
c) Ethical codes and standards in nursing
d) Creativity in professional patient care
B
Why is understanding patterns of knowing important in nursing?
a) To increase statistical outcomes in healthcare
b) To provide effective patient-centered care
c) To develop personal relationships with patients
d) To comply with administrative policies
B
What does emancipatory knowing emphasize?
a) Promoting individual success and wealth.
b) Action arising from awareness of social injustices.
c) Ignoring social problems for personal benefit.
d) Acceptance of the status quo.
B
What human ability is essential for emancipatory knowing?
a) Achieving personal goals regardless of others.
b) Following popular beliefs without question.
c) Memorizing historical facts about societies.
d) Recognizing social and political problems.
D
What is a key aspect of critical examination in emancipatory knowing?
a) Promoting theories without evidence.
b) Believing all opinions are equally valid.
c) Uncovering why injustices often remain invisible.
d) Focusing solely on personal experiences.
C
What does hegemony refer to?
a) Equal representation of all viewpoints.
b) Dominance of certain ideologies over others.
c) A fleeting social trend or fashion.
d) A competitive marketplace of ideas.
B
Which characteristic describes hegemony?
a) Always openly discussed in society.
b) Easily recognizable and challenged by all.
c) Only beneficial to marginalized groups.
d) Often hidden and taken for granted as truth.
D
How does hegemony affect social groups?
a) Privileges certain groups, leading to inequities.
b) Creates equal opportunities for everyone.
c) Ensures that all voices are heard equally.
d) Encourages a diverse range of ideologies.
A
How is emancipatory knowing related to hegemony?
a) It supports and reinforces hegemonic ideas.
b) It promotes apathy towards social issues.
c) It frees individuals from hegemonic thinking.
d) It ignores the existence of any ideologies.
C
What broader perspective does emancipatory knowing encourage?
a) Focusing solely on personal health issues.
b) Minimizing the impact of larger social issues.
c) Looking beyond individual experiences.
d) Dismissing the importance of collective action.
C
What does emancipatory knowing motivate individuals to discover?
a) Temporary solutions to social problems.
b) Quick fixes to personal challenges.
c) Root causes for inequities.
d) Only historical evidence of injustice.
C
What inspiration does emancipatory knowing provide?
a) Acceptance of injustice as inevitable.
b) Action toward change and social justice.
c) Refusal to engage in social matters.
d) Focus on personal gain over community needs.
B
What is the first step in the EIP process?
a) Reflection on patient care.
b) Searching for literature.
c) Evaluating patient outcomes.
d) Implementing practice changes.
A
What is a critical challenge in evidence-informed practices?
a) Over-reliance on technological advancements.
b) Lack of available patient data.
c) Many patients do not receive recommended care.
d) Too many unqualified nurses.
C
How long can it take for new evidence to be integrated into practice?
a) 1-5 years.
b) 17 or more years.
c) 5-10 years.
d) Over 30 years.
B
What is evidence-informed practice (EIP)?
a) Decisions based solely on tradition.
b) Decisions based on the best current evidence.
c) Practices based on unverified opinions.
d) Actions taken without patient input.
B
What role does expert opinion play in clinical evidence?
a) Strictly factual data.
b) Insights from experienced professionals.
c) Patient’s quantitative preferences.
d) Experimental research results only.
B
What is the general definition of evidence in clinical practice?
a) Only based on expert opinions.
b) Information derived from clinical research.
c) Predictions about future outcomes.
d) Personal experiences in medicine.
B
What must care providers avoid to promote justice?
a) Offering fewer resources to certain individuals.
b) Discrimination against individuals on any grounds.
c) Judging individuals based on their past actions.
d) Ignoring ethical guidelines in practice.
B
Why is refraining from judging essential in care?
a) It promotes competition among care providers.
b) It increases the workload for staff members.
c) It helps avoid stigmatizing or demeaning behaviors.
d) It encourages favoritism towards certain patients.
C
What should care providers do if they witness inhumane actions?
a) Ignore them to avoid confrontation.
b) They must intervene against such behaviors.
c) Report them only if prompted by someone.
d) Participate to show solidarity with peers.
B
What does fair decision-making in care involve?
a) Advocating for equitable allocation of resources.
b) Prioritizing family connections in resource distribution.
c) Making decisions based on personal relationships.
d) Offering resources based on past contributions.
A
How can care providers practice accountability?
a) By practicing honesty and integrity.
b) By covering mistakes made during practice.
c) By shifting responsibility to other staff members.
d) By manipulating information for personal gain.
A
Why is competence important for care providers?
a) To showcase their expertise to colleagues.
b) To ensure safety and effectiveness in care.
c) To maintain a high salary and benefits.
d) To compete with others in the field.
B
What must care providers do to protect safety?
a) Only report the issue to management.
b) Conceal the colleague’s inability from others.
c) Act when a colleague cannot perform their duties.
d) Wait for the colleague to recover
C