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NURS 205 - Introduction to
Professional Nursing QUIZ 2
Questions and Answers (100% Correct
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Nursing Theory Correct Answer: A broad and general view of
nursing that explores foundational questions like: What is
nursing? What do nurses do? What is the nature of human
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caring? What is the nature of nursing practice?
Philosophy (in nursing) Correct Answer: A system of beliefs
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and values that guides practice and education; examples
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include those by Florence Nightingale, Virginia Henderson, and
Jean Watson.
Conceptual Framework Correct Answer: An organizational
structure for critical thinking and understanding nursing
processes; broader and more comprehensive than theories.
Theory (in nursing) Correct Answer: A set of concepts and
propositions that explain relationships and can guide research,
education, and practice.
Middle-Range Theory Correct Answer: A more narrow, focused
theory that connects theoretical concepts directly to clinical
practice.
Florence Nightingale's Philosophy Correct Answer: "What
needs to be adjusted in this environment to protect the
patient?" Emphasis on environment and sanitation.
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Virginia Henderson's Philosophy Correct Answer: "What can I
help this patient do that he would do for himself if he could?"
Focuses on basic human needs.
Jean Watson's Philosophy Correct Answer: "How can I create
an environment of trust, understanding, and openness?"
Focuses on transpersonal caring and mind-body-soul unity.
14 Basic Needs by Virginia Henderson Correct Answer: 9
physical/safety needs, 2 psychosocial/spiritual needs, and 3
developmental needs (accomplishment, play, learn).
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Metaparadigm Concepts in Nursing Theory Correct Answer:
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Person, Environment, Health, and Nursing - foundational
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concepts present in all nursing theories.
Model (in nursing theory) Correct Answer: Less abstract than a
philosophy, more abstract than a theory. Serves as a blueprint
for theory development.
Concept Correct Answer: A building block of theories;
abstract ideas or mental images of phenomena.
Dorothea Orem's Theory Correct Answer: Self-Care Deficit
Theory - "What deficits does this patient have in providing
his/her own self-care?"
Imogene King's Theory Correct Answer: Goal Attainment
Theory - "What goals can we set together to restore the patient
to health?"
Callista Roy's Theory Correct Answer: Adaptation Model -
"How can I modify this patient's environment to facilitate
adaptation?"
NURS 205 - Introduction to
Professional Nursing QUIZ 2
Questions and Answers (100% Correct
Answers) Already Graded A+
Nursing Theory Correct Answer: A broad and general view of
nursing that explores foundational questions like: What is
nursing? What do nurses do? What is the nature of human
© 2025 Assignment
caring? What is the nature of nursing practice?
Philosophy (in nursing) Correct Answer: A system of beliefs
Guru01 - Stuvia
and values that guides practice and education; examples
Expert
include those by Florence Nightingale, Virginia Henderson, and
Jean Watson.
Conceptual Framework Correct Answer: An organizational
structure for critical thinking and understanding nursing
processes; broader and more comprehensive than theories.
Theory (in nursing) Correct Answer: A set of concepts and
propositions that explain relationships and can guide research,
education, and practice.
Middle-Range Theory Correct Answer: A more narrow, focused
theory that connects theoretical concepts directly to clinical
practice.
Florence Nightingale's Philosophy Correct Answer: "What
needs to be adjusted in this environment to protect the
patient?" Emphasis on environment and sanitation.
, 2
Virginia Henderson's Philosophy Correct Answer: "What can I
help this patient do that he would do for himself if he could?"
Focuses on basic human needs.
Jean Watson's Philosophy Correct Answer: "How can I create
an environment of trust, understanding, and openness?"
Focuses on transpersonal caring and mind-body-soul unity.
14 Basic Needs by Virginia Henderson Correct Answer: 9
physical/safety needs, 2 psychosocial/spiritual needs, and 3
developmental needs (accomplishment, play, learn).
© 2025 Assignment
Metaparadigm Concepts in Nursing Theory Correct Answer:
Guru01 - Stuvia
Person, Environment, Health, and Nursing - foundational
Expert
concepts present in all nursing theories.
Model (in nursing theory) Correct Answer: Less abstract than a
philosophy, more abstract than a theory. Serves as a blueprint
for theory development.
Concept Correct Answer: A building block of theories;
abstract ideas or mental images of phenomena.
Dorothea Orem's Theory Correct Answer: Self-Care Deficit
Theory - "What deficits does this patient have in providing
his/her own self-care?"
Imogene King's Theory Correct Answer: Goal Attainment
Theory - "What goals can we set together to restore the patient
to health?"
Callista Roy's Theory Correct Answer: Adaptation Model -
"How can I modify this patient's environment to facilitate
adaptation?"
