NURS 170 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ALREADY PASSED ANSWERS.
Nursing as a discipline - Answer Specialized knowledge such as research, theories, and philosophical
foundations which are set in place to help guide the development and the journey of the profession.
Nursing as a practice - Answer The application of knowledge used in a work-like setting to service
people and ensure good nursing.
Epistemology - Answer Branch of philosophy concerned with the sources of knowledge and truth and
the methods being used to acquire it. Or the ways in which knowledge is developed.
Borrowed Knowledge - Answer Knowledge developed by other disciplines and adapted in the discipline
of nursing, for example Anatomy or Philosophy.
Received view - Answer A worldview that uses observations and measurement to come to a
quantitative, objective conclusion resulting in only one truth.
Perceived view - Answer A worldview that takes in more qualitative experiences and perceptions from
the subjective client report which can result in many truths.
Four Meta-paradigms of Nursing - Answer Person, Nursing, Environment, Health
paradigm - Answer a distinct set of concepts or thought patterns, including theories, research methods,
postulates, and standards for what constitutes legitimate contributions to a field.
Metaparadigm - Answer refers to the primary or central phenomena that are of interest to a particular
discipline
,Metaparadigm- Person - Answer Metaparadigm of nursing that looks at the Individual, family or
community (Biopsychosocial being) which is receiving holistic care from the nurse
Metaparadigm- Nursing - Answer Metaparadigm of nursing that focuses on the actions taken on behalf
or with the client in the pursuit of health
Metaparadigm- Health - Answer metaparadigm of nursing which looks at The client's wellness/illness
which is relative to the goal being to help the client reach their highest 'health potential'
Metaparadigm: Environment - Answer metaparadigm of nursing which has both a social aspect looking
at family, relationships, and communities. And a physical aspect looking at external factors like
cleanliness and temperature as well as internal factorials like food and medicine which has been
ingested.
Aim of Nursing - Answer Health Promotion, Illness prevention, Restore health, Facilitate coping with
death or disability.
empirical knowledge - Answer The pattern of knowing based on science and organized into general
laws and theories which can help us explain or predict phenomena. What is it and how does it work?
aesthetic knowledge - Answer The pattern of knowing associated with the art of nursing and can only
be developed by being immersed within the nurse-client relationship. What does it mean and how/why
is it significant?
Ethical knowledge - Answer The pattern of knowing that focuses on what is right or wrong and the
obligations, commitments, and responsibilities we as nurses have to act upon, nurses also function
within their own moral code based on service to people and respect for human life. Is it right and is it
responsible?
Personal Knowledge - Answer The pattern of knowing focused on understanding one's self and why you
may have certain beliefs, values or prejudices and what you need to do to not let them impact your care.
Do I know what I do and do I know what I know?
, Sociopolitical knowing - Answer The pattern of knowing associated with understanding power
structures in society, politics, and the economy which can constrain healthcare delivery. Whose voice is
heard and whose is silenced?
Emancipitory knowing - Answer The pattern of knowing focused on the political, social, and cultural
'status quo'. Looks at actions which can be taken to eliminate inequality and injustice. What is wrong
with this picture and what changes are needed?
Unknowing (Pattern of knowledge) - Answer The pattern of knowing which claims that each
situation/encounter should be approached with and openness and a readiness. You should 'forget' what
you think you already know in order to get rid of pre-conceived notions and provide the best care.
Reflective practice - Answer Is the active process of asking why you do the things you do, involves
asking questions which ultimately explore your believes, assumptions, perspectives, and strengths. Not
just about critically analyzing what you did wrong.
Being Present (Attribute of reflective practitioner) - Answer Attribute of a reflective practitioner
focusing on setting aside your personal thoughts and problems in order to be fully engaged with the
demands and needs of your client
whole hardheartedness (Attribute of reflective practitioner) - Answer Attribute of a reflective
practitioner which looks at if you are passionately engaged in the process and if you are willing to do
extra work in order to understand, get to know, and ultimately care for others.
open-mindedness (Attribute of reflective practitioner) - Answer Attribute of a reflective practitioner
that begs the questions are you willing to listen to the viewpoints and worldviews of others, and also if
you have a sense of curiosity which can help you look at many possible solutions to a problem instead of
one.
responsibility (Attribute of reflective practitioner) - Answer Attribute of a reflective practitioner which
goes beyond just understanding your values and beliefs but, asks if you're willing to be responsible for
your actions and choices which can be guided from your beliefs, assumptions, and values.
AND ALREADY PASSED ANSWERS.
Nursing as a discipline - Answer Specialized knowledge such as research, theories, and philosophical
foundations which are set in place to help guide the development and the journey of the profession.
Nursing as a practice - Answer The application of knowledge used in a work-like setting to service
people and ensure good nursing.
Epistemology - Answer Branch of philosophy concerned with the sources of knowledge and truth and
the methods being used to acquire it. Or the ways in which knowledge is developed.
Borrowed Knowledge - Answer Knowledge developed by other disciplines and adapted in the discipline
of nursing, for example Anatomy or Philosophy.
Received view - Answer A worldview that uses observations and measurement to come to a
quantitative, objective conclusion resulting in only one truth.
Perceived view - Answer A worldview that takes in more qualitative experiences and perceptions from
the subjective client report which can result in many truths.
Four Meta-paradigms of Nursing - Answer Person, Nursing, Environment, Health
paradigm - Answer a distinct set of concepts or thought patterns, including theories, research methods,
postulates, and standards for what constitutes legitimate contributions to a field.
Metaparadigm - Answer refers to the primary or central phenomena that are of interest to a particular
discipline
,Metaparadigm- Person - Answer Metaparadigm of nursing that looks at the Individual, family or
community (Biopsychosocial being) which is receiving holistic care from the nurse
Metaparadigm- Nursing - Answer Metaparadigm of nursing that focuses on the actions taken on behalf
or with the client in the pursuit of health
Metaparadigm- Health - Answer metaparadigm of nursing which looks at The client's wellness/illness
which is relative to the goal being to help the client reach their highest 'health potential'
Metaparadigm: Environment - Answer metaparadigm of nursing which has both a social aspect looking
at family, relationships, and communities. And a physical aspect looking at external factors like
cleanliness and temperature as well as internal factorials like food and medicine which has been
ingested.
Aim of Nursing - Answer Health Promotion, Illness prevention, Restore health, Facilitate coping with
death or disability.
empirical knowledge - Answer The pattern of knowing based on science and organized into general
laws and theories which can help us explain or predict phenomena. What is it and how does it work?
aesthetic knowledge - Answer The pattern of knowing associated with the art of nursing and can only
be developed by being immersed within the nurse-client relationship. What does it mean and how/why
is it significant?
Ethical knowledge - Answer The pattern of knowing that focuses on what is right or wrong and the
obligations, commitments, and responsibilities we as nurses have to act upon, nurses also function
within their own moral code based on service to people and respect for human life. Is it right and is it
responsible?
Personal Knowledge - Answer The pattern of knowing focused on understanding one's self and why you
may have certain beliefs, values or prejudices and what you need to do to not let them impact your care.
Do I know what I do and do I know what I know?
, Sociopolitical knowing - Answer The pattern of knowing associated with understanding power
structures in society, politics, and the economy which can constrain healthcare delivery. Whose voice is
heard and whose is silenced?
Emancipitory knowing - Answer The pattern of knowing focused on the political, social, and cultural
'status quo'. Looks at actions which can be taken to eliminate inequality and injustice. What is wrong
with this picture and what changes are needed?
Unknowing (Pattern of knowledge) - Answer The pattern of knowing which claims that each
situation/encounter should be approached with and openness and a readiness. You should 'forget' what
you think you already know in order to get rid of pre-conceived notions and provide the best care.
Reflective practice - Answer Is the active process of asking why you do the things you do, involves
asking questions which ultimately explore your believes, assumptions, perspectives, and strengths. Not
just about critically analyzing what you did wrong.
Being Present (Attribute of reflective practitioner) - Answer Attribute of a reflective practitioner
focusing on setting aside your personal thoughts and problems in order to be fully engaged with the
demands and needs of your client
whole hardheartedness (Attribute of reflective practitioner) - Answer Attribute of a reflective
practitioner which looks at if you are passionately engaged in the process and if you are willing to do
extra work in order to understand, get to know, and ultimately care for others.
open-mindedness (Attribute of reflective practitioner) - Answer Attribute of a reflective practitioner
that begs the questions are you willing to listen to the viewpoints and worldviews of others, and also if
you have a sense of curiosity which can help you look at many possible solutions to a problem instead of
one.
responsibility (Attribute of reflective practitioner) - Answer Attribute of a reflective practitioner which
goes beyond just understanding your values and beliefs but, asks if you're willing to be responsible for
your actions and choices which can be guided from your beliefs, assumptions, and values.
