NR 222 Exam 1 Prep
NR 222 EXAM 1 PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)WITH DETAILED RATIONALES |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
A patient is admitted to an acute care area. The patient is an active business man
who is worried about getting back to work. He has had severe diarrhea and
vomiting for the last week. He is weak, and his breathing is labored. Using
Maslow's hierarchy of needs, identify this patient's immediate priority.
A. Self-actualization
B. Air, water, and nutrition
C. Safety
D. Esteem and self-esteem needs - Correct Answer-B. Air, water, and nutrition
The immediate priority is air, water, and nutrition. The patient needs to have
sufficient air exchange, which might require oxygen administration. In addition the
patient needs to have appropriate fluid balance and some nutritional supplement.
Match the following theories with their definitions.
A. Grand theory
B. Middle-range theory
C. Descriptive theory
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D. Prescriptive theory
1. Addresses specific phenomena and reflect practice
2. First level in theory development and describes a phenomenon
3. Provides a structural framework for broad concepts about nursing
4. Linked to outcomes (consequences of specific nursing interventions) - Correct
Answer-A. Grand theory---- 3. Provides a structural framework for broad concepts
about nursing
B. Middle-range theory----1. Addresses specific phenomena and reflect practice
C. Descriptive theory---- 2. First level in theory development and describes a
phenomenon
D. Prescriptive theory----4. Linked to outcomes (consequences of specific nursing
interventions)
Which of the following is closely aligned with Leininger's theory?
A. Caring for patients from unique cultures
B. Understanding the humanistic aspects of life
C. Variables affecting a patient's response to a stressor
D. Caring for patients who cannot adapt to internal and external environmental
demands - Correct Answer-A. Caring for patients from unique cultures
Leininger's theory of transcultural nursing focuses on the patient's culture and the
impact of culture heritage on health care needs and interventions.
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A nurse is applying Henderson's theory as a basis for theory based-nursing
practice. Which other elements are important for theory-based nursing practice?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Knowledge of nursing science
B. Knowledge of related sciences
C. Knowledge about current health care issues
D. Knowledge of standards of practice - Correct Answer-A. Knowledge of nursing
science
B. Knowledge of related sciences
D. Knowledge of standards of practice
Regardless of which particular nursing theory is selected, the nurse must use
knowledge from nursing and related sciences, experience, and standards of
practice when providing care.
Which of the following statements apply to theory generation? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Builds scientific knowledge base of nursing
B. Discovers relationships of phenomena to practice
C. Tests specific phenomena
D. Identifies observations about a phenomenon - Correct Answer-A. Builds
scientific knowledge base of nursing
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B. Discovers relationships of phenomena to practice
D. Identifies observations about a phenomenon
Theory-generating research identifies observations or describes phenomena. It
contributes to the scientific knowledge base of nursing. Relationships of the
phenomena to practice and testing specific phenomena are part of the theory-
testing research activities
Which of the following statements about theory-based nursing practice is
incorrect?
A. Contributes to evidence-based practice
B. Provides a systematic process for designing nursing interventions
C. Is not linked to nursing outcomes
D. Guides the nurse's assessment - Correct Answer-C. Is not linked to nursing
outcomes
Theory-based nursing practice does reflect nursing outcomes. For example,
prescriptive theories address specific nursing interventions and predict the patient
response.
As an art nursing relies on knowledge gained from practice and reflection on past
experiences. As a science nursing relies on (select all that apply):
A. Experimental research.
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NR 222 EXAM 1 PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)WITH DETAILED RATIONALES |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
A patient is admitted to an acute care area. The patient is an active business man
who is worried about getting back to work. He has had severe diarrhea and
vomiting for the last week. He is weak, and his breathing is labored. Using
Maslow's hierarchy of needs, identify this patient's immediate priority.
A. Self-actualization
B. Air, water, and nutrition
C. Safety
D. Esteem and self-esteem needs - Correct Answer-B. Air, water, and nutrition
The immediate priority is air, water, and nutrition. The patient needs to have
sufficient air exchange, which might require oxygen administration. In addition the
patient needs to have appropriate fluid balance and some nutritional supplement.
Match the following theories with their definitions.
A. Grand theory
B. Middle-range theory
C. Descriptive theory
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D. Prescriptive theory
1. Addresses specific phenomena and reflect practice
2. First level in theory development and describes a phenomenon
3. Provides a structural framework for broad concepts about nursing
4. Linked to outcomes (consequences of specific nursing interventions) - Correct
Answer-A. Grand theory---- 3. Provides a structural framework for broad concepts
about nursing
B. Middle-range theory----1. Addresses specific phenomena and reflect practice
C. Descriptive theory---- 2. First level in theory development and describes a
phenomenon
D. Prescriptive theory----4. Linked to outcomes (consequences of specific nursing
interventions)
Which of the following is closely aligned with Leininger's theory?
A. Caring for patients from unique cultures
B. Understanding the humanistic aspects of life
C. Variables affecting a patient's response to a stressor
D. Caring for patients who cannot adapt to internal and external environmental
demands - Correct Answer-A. Caring for patients from unique cultures
Leininger's theory of transcultural nursing focuses on the patient's culture and the
impact of culture heritage on health care needs and interventions.
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A nurse is applying Henderson's theory as a basis for theory based-nursing
practice. Which other elements are important for theory-based nursing practice?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Knowledge of nursing science
B. Knowledge of related sciences
C. Knowledge about current health care issues
D. Knowledge of standards of practice - Correct Answer-A. Knowledge of nursing
science
B. Knowledge of related sciences
D. Knowledge of standards of practice
Regardless of which particular nursing theory is selected, the nurse must use
knowledge from nursing and related sciences, experience, and standards of
practice when providing care.
Which of the following statements apply to theory generation? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Builds scientific knowledge base of nursing
B. Discovers relationships of phenomena to practice
C. Tests specific phenomena
D. Identifies observations about a phenomenon - Correct Answer-A. Builds
scientific knowledge base of nursing
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B. Discovers relationships of phenomena to practice
D. Identifies observations about a phenomenon
Theory-generating research identifies observations or describes phenomena. It
contributes to the scientific knowledge base of nursing. Relationships of the
phenomena to practice and testing specific phenomena are part of the theory-
testing research activities
Which of the following statements about theory-based nursing practice is
incorrect?
A. Contributes to evidence-based practice
B. Provides a systematic process for designing nursing interventions
C. Is not linked to nursing outcomes
D. Guides the nurse's assessment - Correct Answer-C. Is not linked to nursing
outcomes
Theory-based nursing practice does reflect nursing outcomes. For example,
prescriptive theories address specific nursing interventions and predict the patient
response.
As an art nursing relies on knowledge gained from practice and reflection on past
experiences. As a science nursing relies on (select all that apply):
A. Experimental research.
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