Theory and policy

Study of problems that are *abstract and general*

*Philosophy's definition* includes which of the following?

Agency for healthcare *research*

*Research* in EBP and designing healthcare policies are responsibilities of

*Perceived* view

Based on the science and philosophical schools of thought, which one centers on descriptions that are derived from *collectively lived experiences, interrelatedness, human interpretation, and learned reality*?

*Received* view

Based on the science and philosophical schools of thought, which one is founded on the belief that *what is experienced is what exists* and that experiences be *verified through scientific* methodology?

True

Informatics makes it possible to collect reportable dx and alb info 24/7

Ordinal

Interval data are:

True

Issues of ethics and security are problems that remain in public health informatics

Conceptual knowledge

Patterns of knowledge in nursing include use of *knowledge from nursing and other disciplines, abstracted and generalized beyond personal experience*. Of which pattern of knowledge is this representative?

Agent, host, and environment

The epidemiologic *triad of disease* causation refers to:

Herd immunity

The inherent or acquired immune resistance offered by populations to the prevalence of a disease in a community is referred to as:

CDC

The major public health organization responsible for the surveillance of infectious diseases and bioterrorism is:

# *deaths* due given ds/size of total population with same ds

The mortality rate is calculated as:

Incidence

The number of *newly diagnosed* cases during a specific time period is referred to as:

Edward Jenner

The practice of *vaccination* was introduced by:

Edward Jenner

The practice of vaccination was introduced by

Endemic

The term that best describes typical presence of a disease in a n area for a long time is:

• Helps the nurse understand practice • Identifies key ideas of practice • Organizes knowledge of use

Theory development in nursing accomplishes which of the following (Pick 3)?

Helps the nurse understand practice, Organizes knowledge for use, ID's key ideas of practice

Theory development in nursing accomplishes which of the following?

- Identify and express ideas - Understand practice - Organize existing knowledge

Theory development in nursing seeks to do which of the following?

Personal

There are several defined ways of knowing. Which way of knowing is defined as "a *priori knowledge that* pertain to knowledge *gained from thought* alone?"

Case Control

Type of study *identifies cases* of disease *and match them with non-cases* & *ask about exposure* is:

Hispanic/Latino

US Census Bureau anticipate which ethnic group to have the largest increase in size by 2050?

• Allow an in-depth analysis of nursing intervention or practice • Play a role in testing theories • Lead to performance of psychomotor procedures

What are considered the benefits of practice theories? (3)

Allow an in-depth analysis of a nursing intervention or practice, Play a role in testing theories, Lead to performance of psychomotor procedures.

What are considered the benefits of practice theories? Select all that apply (3):

Models

What is defined as a *schematic* representation of an aspect of reality in theory?

Lack of exposure to theory in basic nursing programs

What is one reason that nurses lack knowledge theory?

To develop hypothesis

What is the *purpose of the concepts* of a theory?

The branch of science that investigates the risk factors responsible for the causation of disease through retrospective and prospective observations

What is the best definition of epidemiology?

Eliminate risk factors that cause disease

What is the goal of epidemiology?

To determine usefulness in nursing science

What is the purpose for critiquing theories?

Theory and practice are reciprocal

What statement best describes the proper relationship between nursing theory and practice?

Refers to the belief system of the profession and provides perspectives for practice, scholarship, and research.

When defining nursing *philosophy*, which of the following is appropriate?

Epistemology

When discussing the knowledge development in nursing science, the study of *theory* is referred to as which of the following?

Linked

When discussing the science and philosophy of a discipline, how would one define the *two in relation to each other*?

Fall prevention

Which concept is concrete and can be addressed by a middle range theory?

Relatively *concrete and specific* phenomena

Which element is present in all middle range theories?

Concepts

Which elements provide the foundation for theories?

*Context* of concepts

Which factor should be considered when defining a concept?

• Explain the ends and means of nursing practice • Control nursing events • Initiate preventative actions

Which goals result from the use of nursing theory I practice? (3)

Explain the ends and means of nursing practice, Initiate preventive actions, Control nursing events.

Which goals result from the use of nursing theory in practice? Select all that apply (3):

Reciprocal interaction between theory and practice

Which idea will help reduce the theory practice nursing gap?

Gender

Which is *not a variable* concept?

Physics

Which is NOT a discipline that has provided concepts for the discipline of nursing?

Historical general theories

Which is NOT one of the categorizations of grand nursing theories described in the text?

Define components of nursing science

Which is the most important function of middle range theories?

Concept derivation

Which of W & A processes for concept development is most used to examine a *non-nursing* concept?

One's language, one's diet, one's clothing

Which of the following could be considered aspects of culture?

Florence Nightingale

Which of the following nurse leader is considered the founder of modern profession of nursing?

The APN must incorporate each client's values, beliefs of practices into the client's plan of care.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the role of the APN in providing care to clients of other cultures?

Role performance of tasks

Which phrase describes nursing practice without theory?

Concept dev, Statement dev, Theory const. test, Theory apply = CS T3

Which sequence represents the correct order of steps in the process of theory development?

• Practice shapes theory • Theory guides practice • Research validates and modifies theory

Which stat most accurately describes the relationship among theory, research and practice (Pick 3)?

Practice shapes theory

Which stat most accurately describes the relationship among theory, research, and practice?

Theory guides practice

Which statement BEST describes the relationship of theory and practice for APN?

Herbal medicines can interact with allopathic medicines

Which statement is true about herbal medicines?

It may assist in filling the theory practice gap, It provides the best practice methods, It is founded on information and research

Which statements are true regarding EBP? Select 3 that apply:

• It may assist in filling the theory practice gap • It is founded on information and research • It provides the best practice methods

Which statements are true regarding evidence based practice (3)?

Practice Theory

Which theories are *narrow in scope and have few concepts with a focus on reality*?

Middle range theories

Which theories contain few concepts, are limited in scope, and have some degree of generalization but feature clear concepts and hypotheses that can be derived?

Explanatory theory

Which type of theory specifies some of the associations between and among the concepts?

Complex

Which work or phrase best describes the concepts and propositions of a grand theory?

John *Snow*

Who discovered the breakthrough for *Cholera*?

Yes, if the treatment were known to result in positive outcomes

Would the APN consider recommending an alternative treatment for a pt?

Illegal

In the US, female circumcision is:

*Suitability* as a basis for testable hypotheses

Nursing researchers may prefer to use *middle range theories* bcuz which *important attribute*?

Abstract

A concept that is *independent of time and space* is considered what type of concept?

One word, two word, or a phrase

A concept used in theory may consist of which of the following?

Quantitative

A study is conducted and the methodology used for the *data collection is focused on testing a hypothesis and seeking to prove or disprove the hypothesis*. Which type of methodology is being used?

Concept development makes concepts more stable.

All of the following are TRUE about concept development EXCEPT?

Practice to theory

An APN cannot find a theory r/t sleep to treat, decides to develop one. Which approach is this?

Theoretical definition

An advanced practice nursing (APN) student is interested in studying the concept of dementia. A textbook defines dementia as "an acquired, generalized, and usually progressive impairment of cognitive function that affects thought content, but not the level of consciousness." This is an example of what type of definition?

True

Ayurvedic medicine is widely practiced in India?

Active Surveillance

Conduct a survey, and interpret & discriminate results, is an example of which of the following?

Active surveillance

Conducting a survey, and interpreting and disseminating its results, is an example of which of the following?

Number of live births per 1,000 population

Crude birth rate is defined as the:

Qualitative

During the course of a nursing research study, the research selects a theory with a phenomenological foundation seeking to explore the *experiences* of teens living with HIV. Which type of methodology is being used?

False

EBP and research are one in the same. True or False:

Pandemic

Every few years a particular virulent strain of flu produces a massive *transglobal* outbreak:

Grounded theory research

From which of the following do *practice theories often emerge( in nursing?

Research, practice

Grand theories are used to _______ and middle range theories guides ____________?

All people

Health equity refer to the attainment of the highest level of health for:

Invented to describe events

How are nursing theories most often developed?

• To provide nurses with perspective to organize care • To plan and implement care • To assist directing analysis and interpretation among data

How is nursing theory used in nursing practice (3)?

To provide nurses with perspective to organize care, To plan and implement care, To assist directing analysis and interpretation among data.

How is nursing theory used in nursing practice? Select all that apply (3):

Three

How many levels of entry into practice exist for registered nurses?

Endemic disease.

If a disease is prevalent in a population in a certain area for a long period of time, it is defined as a(n)

Promote lactation

In India and the US, fenugreek is used to:

Scientific method

In defining the *philosophy* of nursing, which of the following would NOT be included?

Risk

In epidemiology, *probability is* typically described as:

Research databases

Medline plus and the Cochrane collaboration are examples of

Receptive to empirical testing, Straightforward and relatively simple, Primarily centered on client

Middle range of theories include which 3?

False

Middle range theories are known for having numerous concepts?

• Straightforward and relatively simple • Receptive to empirical testing • Primarily centered on client

Middle range theories include which characteristics? Select (3)

Applied

Nursing is classified as which type of science?

Amish

Prenatal care is not received by?

True

Public health databanks in the US are offered mainly through the DH&HS

Agency for healthcare research

Research in EBP and designing healthcare policies are responsibilities of

False

Researcher have found that complementary and alternative practice have no effect on pt outcome?

Epidemiology

Science that studies the distribution, occurrence, and control of h & d defined population is:

Asymptomatic Population

Screening tests are aimed at benefiting the: