Exam 2 Nursing Theories

It is not necessary or desirable for the study and use of nursing theory to have roots in the everyday practice of nursing. False/ True

False

The question "Is the theory used to guide programs of nursing education?" relates to which of the following areas of the theory guide? A. How nursing is conceptualized B. The context of theory development C. Authoritative sources D. Overall theory significance

D. Overall theory sources

The question "What does the nurse attend to when practicing nursing?" relates to which of the following areas of the theory guide? A. How nursing is conceptualized B. The context of theory development C. Authoritative sources D. Overall theory significance

A. How nursing is conceptualized

The scope of nursing practice is: A. Known and static. B. Continually being expanded. C. Determined only by individual researchers. D. Important only to nurses with advanced degrees.

B. Continually being expanded

The question "What nursing society's share and support work of the theory?" relates to which of the following areas of the theory guide? A. How nursing is conceptualized B. The context of theory development C. Authoritative sources D. Overall theory significance

C. Authoritative sources

The study of nursing theory: A. Is a simple, short-term endeavor. B. Can be easily undertaken. C. Requires a continuing commitment. D. Is not essential for expert nursing practice.

C. Requires a continuing commitment.

Nursing theorists and nurses in practice: A. Are interested in related but different phenomena. B. Do not see nursing in the same context. C. Think and work with the same phenomena. D. Require the same knowledge and skills.

C. Thinking and work with the same phenomena.

Key ways to study nursing include analysis and evaluation. False? True

True

One criterion for hospitals seeking magnet hospital status is selection of a theoretical model for nursing practice. False/ True

True

The guide for the selection of nursing theory presented in your text is a set of questions that facilitate reflection and exploration in the study of nursing theory that can lead to the selection of a nursing theory for use in your practice. F/ T

True