NR 222- exam 1 practice questions
Study Guide, Chamberlain 2026/2027 –
Possible Questions with Answers
A theory is a set of concepts, definitions, relationships, and assumptions that:
A. Formulate legislation.
B. Explain a phenomenon.
C. Measure nursing functions.
D. Reflect the domain of nursing practice. - ANSWER -B. Explain a
phenomenon.
Theories are designed to explain a phenomenon such as self-care or caring. A
theory is a way of seeing through a "set of relatively concrete and specific
concepts" and the propositions that describe or link the concepts.
A patient with diabetes is controlling the disease with insulin and diet. The nursing
health care provider is focusing efforts to teach the patient self-management.
Which of the following nursing theories is useful in promoting self management?
A. Neuman
B. Orem
C. Roy
D. Peplau - ANSWER -B. Orem
Orem's theory of self-care provides a solid theoretical background for self-
management for a variety of diseases. This theory shows the nurse how to direct
the patient toward self-management to promote health and/or sustain wellness.
While working in a community health clinic, it is important to obtain nursing
histories and get to know the patients. Part of history taking is to develop the
nurse-patient relationship. Which of the following apply to Peplau's theory when
establishing the nurse-patient relationship? (Select all that apply.)
A. An interaction between the nurse and patient must develop.
B. The patient's needs must be clarified and described.
, C. The nurse-patient relationship is influenced by patient and nurse
preconceptions.
D. The nurse-patient relationship is influenced only by the nurse's preconceptions.
- ANSWER -A. An interaction between the nurse and patient must develop.
B. The patient's needs must be clarified and described.
C. The nurse-patient relationship is influenced by patient and nurse
preconceptions.
The nurse-patient relationship is influenced only by the nurse preconceptions; is
incorrect because the focus is only on the nurse.
Theory-based nursing practice uses a theoretical approach for nursing care. This
approach moves nursing forward as a science. This suggests that:
A. One theory will guide nursing practice.
B. Scientists will decide nursing decisions.
C. Nursing will only base patient care on the practice of other sciences.
D. Theories will be tested to describe or predict patient outcomes - ANSWER -D.
Theories will be tested to describe or predict patient outcomes
There are multiple theories for the practice of nursing; these theories are tested to
develop the evidence to describe or predict patient outcomes.
To practice in today's health care environment, nurses need a strong scientific
knowledge base from nursing and other disciplines such as the physical, social, and
behavioral sciences. This statement identifies the need for which of the following?
A. Systems theories
B. Developmental theories
C. Interdisciplinary theories
D. Health and wellness models - ANSWER -C. Interdisciplinary theories
As the health system evolves and the health care needs of the patient focus on
health promotion, illness prevention, and treatment, more disciplines are involved
in patient care. To be effective in practice nurses need to be aware of theoretical
approaches of care arising from other disciplines and from nursing.
Which of the following theories describe the life processes of an older adult facing
chronic illness?
,A. Systems theories
B. Developmental theories
C. Interdisciplinary theories
D. Health and wellness models - ANSWER -B. Developmental theories
Developmental theories describe and predict behavior and development at various
phases of the life continuum, as in the phase of older adulthood.
Match the following components of systems theory with the definition of that
component.
A. Feedback
B. Input
C. Content
D. Output
1. Data entering the system
2. End product
3. Data related to system functioning
4. Product and information obtained from the system - ANSWER -A. Feedback---
-3. Data related to system functioning
B. Input----- 1. Data entering the system
C. Content-----4. Product and information obtained from the system
D. Output---- 2. End product
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 - 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
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) -
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 - 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.
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 - ANSWER -A. Knowledge of nursing
science
B. Knowledge of related sciences
D. Knowledge of standards of practice
Study Guide, Chamberlain 2026/2027 –
Possible Questions with Answers
A theory is a set of concepts, definitions, relationships, and assumptions that:
A. Formulate legislation.
B. Explain a phenomenon.
C. Measure nursing functions.
D. Reflect the domain of nursing practice. - ANSWER -B. Explain a
phenomenon.
Theories are designed to explain a phenomenon such as self-care or caring. A
theory is a way of seeing through a "set of relatively concrete and specific
concepts" and the propositions that describe or link the concepts.
A patient with diabetes is controlling the disease with insulin and diet. The nursing
health care provider is focusing efforts to teach the patient self-management.
Which of the following nursing theories is useful in promoting self management?
A. Neuman
B. Orem
C. Roy
D. Peplau - ANSWER -B. Orem
Orem's theory of self-care provides a solid theoretical background for self-
management for a variety of diseases. This theory shows the nurse how to direct
the patient toward self-management to promote health and/or sustain wellness.
While working in a community health clinic, it is important to obtain nursing
histories and get to know the patients. Part of history taking is to develop the
nurse-patient relationship. Which of the following apply to Peplau's theory when
establishing the nurse-patient relationship? (Select all that apply.)
A. An interaction between the nurse and patient must develop.
B. The patient's needs must be clarified and described.
, C. The nurse-patient relationship is influenced by patient and nurse
preconceptions.
D. The nurse-patient relationship is influenced only by the nurse's preconceptions.
- ANSWER -A. An interaction between the nurse and patient must develop.
B. The patient's needs must be clarified and described.
C. The nurse-patient relationship is influenced by patient and nurse
preconceptions.
The nurse-patient relationship is influenced only by the nurse preconceptions; is
incorrect because the focus is only on the nurse.
Theory-based nursing practice uses a theoretical approach for nursing care. This
approach moves nursing forward as a science. This suggests that:
A. One theory will guide nursing practice.
B. Scientists will decide nursing decisions.
C. Nursing will only base patient care on the practice of other sciences.
D. Theories will be tested to describe or predict patient outcomes - ANSWER -D.
Theories will be tested to describe or predict patient outcomes
There are multiple theories for the practice of nursing; these theories are tested to
develop the evidence to describe or predict patient outcomes.
To practice in today's health care environment, nurses need a strong scientific
knowledge base from nursing and other disciplines such as the physical, social, and
behavioral sciences. This statement identifies the need for which of the following?
A. Systems theories
B. Developmental theories
C. Interdisciplinary theories
D. Health and wellness models - ANSWER -C. Interdisciplinary theories
As the health system evolves and the health care needs of the patient focus on
health promotion, illness prevention, and treatment, more disciplines are involved
in patient care. To be effective in practice nurses need to be aware of theoretical
approaches of care arising from other disciplines and from nursing.
Which of the following theories describe the life processes of an older adult facing
chronic illness?
,A. Systems theories
B. Developmental theories
C. Interdisciplinary theories
D. Health and wellness models - ANSWER -B. Developmental theories
Developmental theories describe and predict behavior and development at various
phases of the life continuum, as in the phase of older adulthood.
Match the following components of systems theory with the definition of that
component.
A. Feedback
B. Input
C. Content
D. Output
1. Data entering the system
2. End product
3. Data related to system functioning
4. Product and information obtained from the system - ANSWER -A. Feedback---
-3. Data related to system functioning
B. Input----- 1. Data entering the system
C. Content-----4. Product and information obtained from the system
D. Output---- 2. End product
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 - 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
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) -
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 - 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.
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 - ANSWER -A. Knowledge of nursing
science
B. Knowledge of related sciences
D. Knowledge of standards of practice
