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TFN NURSING THEORIES AND THEORISTS ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 JUST
RELEASED VERSION
NOTE: ANSWERS KEY AND RATIONALES PROVIDED ON LAST PAGES
1. The four major concepts in nursing theory are the
A. Person, Environment, Nurse, Health
B. Nurse, Person, Environment, Cure
C. Promotive, Preventive, Curative, Rehabilitative
D. Person, Environment, Nursing, Health
2. The act of utilizing the environment of the patient to assist him in his
recovery is theorized by
A. Nightingale
B. Benner
C. Swanson
D. King
3. For her, Nursing is a theoretical system of knowledge that prescribes
a process of analysis and action related to care of the ill person
A. King
B. Henderson
C. Roy
D. Leininger
4. According to her, Nursing is a helping or assistive profession to
persons who are wholly or partly dependent or when those who are
supposedly caring for them are no longer able to give care.
A. Henderson
B. Orem
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C. Swanson
D. Neuman
5. Nursing is a unique profession, Concerned with all the variables
affecting an individual’s response to stressors, which are intra, inter and
extra personal in nature.
A. Neuman
B. Johnson
C. Watson
D. Parse
6. The unique function of the nurse is to assist the individual, sick or
well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health that
he would perform unaided if he has the necessary strength, will and
knowledge, and do this in such a way as to help him gain independence
as rapidly as possible.
A. Henderson
B. Abdellah
C. Levin
D. Peplau
7. Caring is the essence and central unifying, a dominant domain that
distinguishes nursing from other health disciplines. Care is an essential
human need.
A. Benner
B. Watson
C. Leininger
D. Swanson
8. Caring involves 5 processes, KNOWING, BEING WITH, DOING FOR,
ENABLING and MAINTAINING BELIEF.
A. Benner
B. Watson
C. Leininger
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D. Swanson
9. Caring is healing, it is communicated through the consciousness of
the nurse to the individual being cared for. It allows access to higher
human spirit.
A. Benner
B. Watson
C. Leininger
D. Swanson
10. Caring means that person, events, projects and things matter to
people. It reveals stress and coping options. Caring creates
responsibility. It is an inherent feature of nursing practice. It helps the
nurse assist clients to recover in the face of the illness.
A. Benner
B. Watson
C. Leininger
D. Swanson
11. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about profession according to
Marie Jahoda?
A. A profession is an organization of an occupational group based on
the application of special knowledge
B. It serves specific interest of a group
C. It is altruistic
D. Quality of work is of greater importance than the rewards
12. Which of the following is NOT an attribute of a professional?
A. Concerned with quantity
B. Self directed
C. Committed to spirit of inquiry
D. Independent
13. The most unique characteristic of nursing as a profession is
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A. Education
B. Theory
C. Caring
D. Autonomy
14. This is the distinctive individual qualities that differentiate a person
to another
A. Philosophy
B. Personality
C. Charm
D. Character
15. Refers to the moral values and beliefs that are used as guides to
personal behavior and actions
A. Philosophy
B. Personality
C. Charm
D. Character
16. As a nurse manager, which of the following best describes this
function?
A. Initiate modification on client’s lifestyle
B. Protect client’s right
C. Coordinates the activities of other members of the health team in
managing patient care
D. Provide in service education programs, Use accurate nursing audit,
formulate philosophy and vision of the institution
17. What best describes nurses as a care provider?
A. Determine client’s need
B. Provide direct nursing care
C. Help client recognize and cope with stressful psychological situation
D. Works in combined effort with all those involved in patient’s care
TFN NURSING THEORIES AND THEORISTS ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 JUST
RELEASED VERSION
NOTE: ANSWERS KEY AND RATIONALES PROVIDED ON LAST PAGES
1. The four major concepts in nursing theory are the
A. Person, Environment, Nurse, Health
B. Nurse, Person, Environment, Cure
C. Promotive, Preventive, Curative, Rehabilitative
D. Person, Environment, Nursing, Health
2. The act of utilizing the environment of the patient to assist him in his
recovery is theorized by
A. Nightingale
B. Benner
C. Swanson
D. King
3. For her, Nursing is a theoretical system of knowledge that prescribes
a process of analysis and action related to care of the ill person
A. King
B. Henderson
C. Roy
D. Leininger
4. According to her, Nursing is a helping or assistive profession to
persons who are wholly or partly dependent or when those who are
supposedly caring for them are no longer able to give care.
A. Henderson
B. Orem
,2
C. Swanson
D. Neuman
5. Nursing is a unique profession, Concerned with all the variables
affecting an individual’s response to stressors, which are intra, inter and
extra personal in nature.
A. Neuman
B. Johnson
C. Watson
D. Parse
6. The unique function of the nurse is to assist the individual, sick or
well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health that
he would perform unaided if he has the necessary strength, will and
knowledge, and do this in such a way as to help him gain independence
as rapidly as possible.
A. Henderson
B. Abdellah
C. Levin
D. Peplau
7. Caring is the essence and central unifying, a dominant domain that
distinguishes nursing from other health disciplines. Care is an essential
human need.
A. Benner
B. Watson
C. Leininger
D. Swanson
8. Caring involves 5 processes, KNOWING, BEING WITH, DOING FOR,
ENABLING and MAINTAINING BELIEF.
A. Benner
B. Watson
C. Leininger
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D. Swanson
9. Caring is healing, it is communicated through the consciousness of
the nurse to the individual being cared for. It allows access to higher
human spirit.
A. Benner
B. Watson
C. Leininger
D. Swanson
10. Caring means that person, events, projects and things matter to
people. It reveals stress and coping options. Caring creates
responsibility. It is an inherent feature of nursing practice. It helps the
nurse assist clients to recover in the face of the illness.
A. Benner
B. Watson
C. Leininger
D. Swanson
11. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about profession according to
Marie Jahoda?
A. A profession is an organization of an occupational group based on
the application of special knowledge
B. It serves specific interest of a group
C. It is altruistic
D. Quality of work is of greater importance than the rewards
12. Which of the following is NOT an attribute of a professional?
A. Concerned with quantity
B. Self directed
C. Committed to spirit of inquiry
D. Independent
13. The most unique characteristic of nursing as a profession is
, 4
A. Education
B. Theory
C. Caring
D. Autonomy
14. This is the distinctive individual qualities that differentiate a person
to another
A. Philosophy
B. Personality
C. Charm
D. Character
15. Refers to the moral values and beliefs that are used as guides to
personal behavior and actions
A. Philosophy
B. Personality
C. Charm
D. Character
16. As a nurse manager, which of the following best describes this
function?
A. Initiate modification on client’s lifestyle
B. Protect client’s right
C. Coordinates the activities of other members of the health team in
managing patient care
D. Provide in service education programs, Use accurate nursing audit,
formulate philosophy and vision of the institution
17. What best describes nurses as a care provider?
A. Determine client’s need
B. Provide direct nursing care
C. Help client recognize and cope with stressful psychological situation
D. Works in combined effort with all those involved in patient’s care
