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Theoretical Basis for Nursing
MELANIE MCEWEN
7th Edition
Chapters 1-23 (Questions with Verified Solutions)
, Table of Contents
Unit I: Introduction to Nursing Theory
1. Philosophy, Science, and Nursing
2. Overview of Theory in Nursing
3. Concept Development: Clarifying Meaning of Terms
4. Theory Development: Structuring Conceptual Relationships in Nursing
5. Theory Analysis and Evaluation
Unit II: Grand Nursing Theories
6. Overview of Grand Nursing Theories
7. Grand Nursing Theories Based on Human Needs
8. Grand Nursing Theories Based on Interactive Process
9. Grand Nursing Theories Based on Unitary Process
Unit III: Middle-Range Nursing Theories
10. Introduction to Middle-Range Nursing Theories
11. Overview of Selected Middle-Range Nursing Theories
Unit IV: Shared Theories Relevant to Nursing
12. Theories from the Sociologic Sciences
13. Theories from the Behavioral Sciences
14. Theories from the Biomedical Sciences
15. Theories, Models, and Frameworks from Administration and Management
16. Learning Theories
17. Informatics Theories and Frameworks (new/expanded in recent editions)
Unit V: Application of Theory
18. Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Theory
19. Application of Theory in Nursing Practice
20. Application of Theory in Nursing Research
21. Application of Theory in Nursing Administration and Management
22. Application of Theory in Nursing Education
Unit VI: Future Directions
23. Future Issues in Nursing Theory
,Chapter 1: Philosophy, Science, and Nursing
(ANSWERS AT THE END OF EVERY CHAPTER)
1. Nursing has been considered both a profession and an occupation. Which of the
following supports defining nursing as a profession?
A) Autonomy
B) Learned vocation
C) Varied level of skill
D) Career with varied knowledge
2. How many levels of entry into practice exist for registered nurses?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
3. Nursing is classified as which type of science?
A) Pure
B) Natural
C) Human
D) Applied
4. In defining the philosophy of nursing, which of the following would not be included?
A) Purpose of human life
B) Nature of being
C) Theory of knowledge
D) Scientific method
5. When discussing the science and philosophy of a discipline, how would one define the
two in relation to each other?
A) Autonomous
B) Reliant
C) Linked
D) Unrelated
6. Philosophy's definition includes which of the following?
A) Study of problems that are abstract and general
B) Measures observable phenomena of interest in a discipline
C) Empirical way of gathering data
D) Grounded and tested in experience
, 7. 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?
A) Received view
B) Human science
C) Phenomenology
D) Constructivism
8. 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?
A) Empiricism
B) Positivism
C) Rationalism
D) Perceived view
9. When defining nursing philosophy, which of the following is appropriate?
A) Refers to the belief system of the profession and provides perspectives for practice,
scholarship, and research.
B) The substantive, discipline-specific knowledge that focuses on the
human-universe-health process.
C) Refers to the system of relationship of human response in health and illness.
D) Responsible for generation of knowledge, which provides direction for future.
10. When discussing the knowledge development in nursing science, the study of theory is
referred to as which of the following?
A) Ontology
B) Epistemology
C) Methodology
D) Philosophy
11. 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?”
A) Empirics
B) Personal
C) Intuitive
D) Somatic
Theoretical Basis for Nursing
MELANIE MCEWEN
7th Edition
Chapters 1-23 (Questions with Verified Solutions)
, Table of Contents
Unit I: Introduction to Nursing Theory
1. Philosophy, Science, and Nursing
2. Overview of Theory in Nursing
3. Concept Development: Clarifying Meaning of Terms
4. Theory Development: Structuring Conceptual Relationships in Nursing
5. Theory Analysis and Evaluation
Unit II: Grand Nursing Theories
6. Overview of Grand Nursing Theories
7. Grand Nursing Theories Based on Human Needs
8. Grand Nursing Theories Based on Interactive Process
9. Grand Nursing Theories Based on Unitary Process
Unit III: Middle-Range Nursing Theories
10. Introduction to Middle-Range Nursing Theories
11. Overview of Selected Middle-Range Nursing Theories
Unit IV: Shared Theories Relevant to Nursing
12. Theories from the Sociologic Sciences
13. Theories from the Behavioral Sciences
14. Theories from the Biomedical Sciences
15. Theories, Models, and Frameworks from Administration and Management
16. Learning Theories
17. Informatics Theories and Frameworks (new/expanded in recent editions)
Unit V: Application of Theory
18. Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Theory
19. Application of Theory in Nursing Practice
20. Application of Theory in Nursing Research
21. Application of Theory in Nursing Administration and Management
22. Application of Theory in Nursing Education
Unit VI: Future Directions
23. Future Issues in Nursing Theory
,Chapter 1: Philosophy, Science, and Nursing
(ANSWERS AT THE END OF EVERY CHAPTER)
1. Nursing has been considered both a profession and an occupation. Which of the
following supports defining nursing as a profession?
A) Autonomy
B) Learned vocation
C) Varied level of skill
D) Career with varied knowledge
2. How many levels of entry into practice exist for registered nurses?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
3. Nursing is classified as which type of science?
A) Pure
B) Natural
C) Human
D) Applied
4. In defining the philosophy of nursing, which of the following would not be included?
A) Purpose of human life
B) Nature of being
C) Theory of knowledge
D) Scientific method
5. When discussing the science and philosophy of a discipline, how would one define the
two in relation to each other?
A) Autonomous
B) Reliant
C) Linked
D) Unrelated
6. Philosophy's definition includes which of the following?
A) Study of problems that are abstract and general
B) Measures observable phenomena of interest in a discipline
C) Empirical way of gathering data
D) Grounded and tested in experience
, 7. 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?
A) Received view
B) Human science
C) Phenomenology
D) Constructivism
8. 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?
A) Empiricism
B) Positivism
C) Rationalism
D) Perceived view
9. When defining nursing philosophy, which of the following is appropriate?
A) Refers to the belief system of the profession and provides perspectives for practice,
scholarship, and research.
B) The substantive, discipline-specific knowledge that focuses on the
human-universe-health process.
C) Refers to the system of relationship of human response in health and illness.
D) Responsible for generation of knowledge, which provides direction for future.
10. When discussing the knowledge development in nursing science, the study of theory is
referred to as which of the following?
A) Ontology
B) Epistemology
C) Methodology
D) Philosophy
11. 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?”
A) Empirics
B) Personal
C) Intuitive
D) Somatic
