Nursing Theory Exam questions &
ANSWERS(GRADED A)
What is a Theory? - ANSWER An abstract generalization that presents a systematic explanation about
relationships among a Phenomena.
Example: the theory of attachment originated in studies of animals with imprinting/ the theory of why
dinosaurs became extinct.
What is Concepts? - ANSWER An abstraction based on observation of behaviors and characteristics.
Such as: Competence, Attachment, and Role attainment.
What are Prepositions? - ANSWER Prepositions are the STATEMENTS that propose the relationship
between and among concepts.
For example: During which the mother becomes attached to her infant, she acquires competence in
care-taking tasks involved in the role, and express pleasure and gratification in the role.
What is Nursing Theory? - ANSWER A group of related concepts, definitions, and statements that
describe a certain view of nursing phenomena from which to describe or predict outcomes.
What is Metaparadigm? - ANSWER the MOST ABSTRACT structure of nursing knowledge.
The most abstract ideas include HEPCN.
Person
Environment
Health
Nursing
Caring
What is the Metaparadigm Umbrella? - ANSWER 1.Metaparadigm
, 2.Philosophies
3.Conceptual Models
4.Nursing Theories: Grand theory, Middle-range theory and Practice theories.
Who are the 3 philosophers of Nursing? - ANSWER 1.Nightingale
2.Henderson
3. Watson
Nightingales Philosophies and main Focus. - ANSWER Major concern- Health rather than nursing.
Focus: On the relationship of patients to their Surroundings/Environment!
- She believed that the nurse was to provide optimal conditions for the patients recovery.
- Canons Environment: Vick-Denied-Nowing-Lilly-Silk
-Ventilation
-Diet
-Noise
-Light
-Sanitation
Henderson's Philosophy and Focus. - ANSWER Major concern- The nurses role is of a
SUBSTITUTE/HELPER to the patient.
Focus- Patient Needs
Quote to remember-"Nursing is to assist the patient in the performance of activities contributing to
health or recovery that the patient would perform unaided if the patient had the strength or knowledge
".
Henderson's 14 Basic needs - ANSWER -Breathe -Express emotions
-Eat -Worship
-Poop -Learn
-Move -Work
-Sleep -Dress
ANSWERS(GRADED A)
What is a Theory? - ANSWER An abstract generalization that presents a systematic explanation about
relationships among a Phenomena.
Example: the theory of attachment originated in studies of animals with imprinting/ the theory of why
dinosaurs became extinct.
What is Concepts? - ANSWER An abstraction based on observation of behaviors and characteristics.
Such as: Competence, Attachment, and Role attainment.
What are Prepositions? - ANSWER Prepositions are the STATEMENTS that propose the relationship
between and among concepts.
For example: During which the mother becomes attached to her infant, she acquires competence in
care-taking tasks involved in the role, and express pleasure and gratification in the role.
What is Nursing Theory? - ANSWER A group of related concepts, definitions, and statements that
describe a certain view of nursing phenomena from which to describe or predict outcomes.
What is Metaparadigm? - ANSWER the MOST ABSTRACT structure of nursing knowledge.
The most abstract ideas include HEPCN.
Person
Environment
Health
Nursing
Caring
What is the Metaparadigm Umbrella? - ANSWER 1.Metaparadigm
, 2.Philosophies
3.Conceptual Models
4.Nursing Theories: Grand theory, Middle-range theory and Practice theories.
Who are the 3 philosophers of Nursing? - ANSWER 1.Nightingale
2.Henderson
3. Watson
Nightingales Philosophies and main Focus. - ANSWER Major concern- Health rather than nursing.
Focus: On the relationship of patients to their Surroundings/Environment!
- She believed that the nurse was to provide optimal conditions for the patients recovery.
- Canons Environment: Vick-Denied-Nowing-Lilly-Silk
-Ventilation
-Diet
-Noise
-Light
-Sanitation
Henderson's Philosophy and Focus. - ANSWER Major concern- The nurses role is of a
SUBSTITUTE/HELPER to the patient.
Focus- Patient Needs
Quote to remember-"Nursing is to assist the patient in the performance of activities contributing to
health or recovery that the patient would perform unaided if the patient had the strength or knowledge
".
Henderson's 14 Basic needs - ANSWER -Breathe -Express emotions
-Eat -Worship
-Poop -Learn
-Move -Work
-Sleep -Dress
