TEST BANK FOR NURSING THEORIES AND NURSING PRACTICE 4TH EDITION BY PARKER SMITH

TEST BANK FOR NURSING THEORIES AND NURSING PRACTICE 4TH EDITION BY PARKER SMITH Multiple-Choice Questions (Answers appear in bold) 1. Every discipline has a unique focus that directs inquiry and distinguishes it from other fields of study. A. True B. False 2. The purpose of theory is to: A. Explain experience B. Describe relationships C. Project outcomes D. All of the above 3. Members of a community of scholars share a commitment to all of the following except: A. Values B. Knowledge C. Geographic location D. Processes 4. and structures are essential to any discipline and are inherent in nursing theories. A. Paradigm and metaparadigm B. Syntactical and conceptual C. Middle and grand D. Language and symbol 5. Books and periodicals are examples of . A. Communication networks B. Heritage of literature C. Nursing organizations D. Nursing discipline 6. Theories are not discovered in nature but are human inventions A. True B. False 7. The basic building blocks of theories are: A. Concepts and their definitions B. Statements of relationships C. Concepts and statements of relationships D. Empirical indicators 8. Nursing theories: A. Are discovered in nature. B. Serve as exact representations of reality. C. Are invented by humans. D. Cannot be modified. 9. A paradigm is defined as a: A. Worldview B. General framework C. Shared perspectives held by members of a discipline D. All of the above 10. Science generally evolves as a smooth, regular, continuing path of knowledge development over time. A. True B. False 11. The dependence of nursing theory development on human imagination is an attribute of nursing as a(n): A. Occupation B. Discipline C. Vocation D. Profession 12. The primary purpose of nursing theory is to: A. Structure nursing knowledge. B. Demonstrate creativity in nursing. C. Guide the thinking about, being, and doing of nursing. D. Organize nursing curricula. 13. The first nursing theorist who identified the importance of theory in nursing was: A. Virginia Henderson B. Hildegard Peplau C. Lydia Hall D. Florence Nightingale 14. Early nursing theorists relied on definitions of theory from nursing practice to guide the development of theories within nursing. A. True B. False 15. The most abstract level of knowledge is: A. Paradigm B. Metaparadigm C. Theory D. Concept 16. Statements of enduring values or beliefs are considered: A. Conceptual Models B. Philosophies C. Grand Theories D. Practice Theories 17. Theories that include specific concepts, are broad enough to be useful in complex situations, and can be empirically tested are called: A. Grand Theories B. Middle-Range Theories C. Practice-Level Theories D. Nursing Theories 18. Theories that have the most limited scope and level of abstraction that are useful in within a specific range of nursing situations are called: A. Grand Theories B. Middle-Range Theories C. Practice-Level Theories D. Nursing Theories 19. The name for the boundaries or focus of a discipline is: A. Imagination B. Domain C. Tradition D. Value 20. The best test of any nursing theory is its usefulness in professional practice. A. True B. False Statement of Intent The intent of this chapter is to offer a guide to a disciplined approach for the study of nursing theory. A set of questions is provided intended to facilitate reflection and exploration leading to a selection of a nursing theory for use in practice. Key Terms Studying nursing theory Guiding questions Scope of nursing Theory analysis and evaluation Theory-based practice Analysis and evaluation Values and beliefs Preparation, judgment, and justification Boundaries Nursing situation Objectives On completion of this chapter, students will be able to: 1. Discuss the importance of guiding questions for the study of nursing theory. 2. Identify and discuss four specific issues important to nurses who consider the study of nursing theory. Outline Study of Theory for Nursing Practice Importance of Guiding Questions Guide for the Study of Nursing Theory in Practice How is nursing conceptualized? Is the focus stated? What is the purpose of nursing? What are the boundaries of nursing? How can nursing situations be described? What is the context of the theory development? Who is the nurse theorist as person and as a nurse? What are major theoretical influences on this theory? What were major external influences on development of the theory? Who are authoritative sources for information about development, evaluation and use of this theory? Who are the nursing authorities who speak about, write about, and use the theory? What major resources are authoritative sources on the theory? How can the overall significance of the nursing theory be described? What is the importance of the nursing theory over time? What is the experience of nurses who report consistent use of the theory? What are projected influences of the theory on nursing’s future? Summary References Questions for Classroom Discussion 1. Who controls the practice of nursing? How is your personal practice controlled day-to-day? Think of an exemplar in which you felt strongly in control of your practice. Write it down and reflect on the image portrayed in your narrative. How might nursing theory influence your practice of nursing? 2. As a discipline, what knowledge and/or technology would you like to see nursing claim? Multiple-Choice Questions (Answers appear in bold) 1. The guide for the selection of nursing theory presented in your text is a set of questions that facilitate reflection and exploration in the study of nursing theory that can lead to the selection of a nursing theory for use in your practice. A. True B. False 2. One criterion for hospitals seeking magnet hospital status is selection of a theoretical model for nursing practice. A. True B. False 3. It is not necessary or desirable for the study and use of nursing theory to have roots in the everyday practice of nursing. A. True B. False 4. The scope of nursing practice is: A. Known and static B. Continually being expanded C. Determined only by individual researchers 5. The question “What does the nurse attend to when practicing nursing?” relates to which of the following areas of the theory guide? A. How nursing is conceptualized B. The context of theory development C. Authoritative sources D. Overall theory significance 6. Nursing theorists and nurses in practice: A. Are interested in related but different phenomena. B. Do not see nursing in the same context. C. Think and work with the same phenomena. D. Require the same knowledge and skills. 7. Key ways to study nursing include analysis and evaluation. A. True B. False 8. The study of nursing theory: A. Is a simple, short-term endeavor. B. Can be easily undertaken. C. Requires a continuing commitment. 9. The question “What nursing societies share and support work of the theory?” relates to which of the following areas of the theory guide? A. How nursing is conceptualized B. The context of theory development C. Authoritative sources D. Overall theory significance 10. The question “Is the theory used to guide programs of nursing education?” relates to which of the following areas of the theory guide? A. How nursing is conceptualized B. The context of theory development C. Authoritative sources D. Overall theory significance