ULL NURSING 204 EXAM 1 2026
STUDY GUIDE COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉ nursing theory.
Answer: -A conceptualization of some aspect of nursing reality
communicated for a purpose such as describing or explaining
phenomena
- provide a foundation for developing models or frameworks for nursing
practice development
◉ nursing science.
Answer: the collection of data related to nursing as and its associated
components. the purpose of this data collection is to provide a body of
scientific knowledge, which provides the basis for nursing practice
◉ steps in the scientific process.
Answer: 1. hypothesis:question that is to be main focus, includes indep.
and dep. variables
2. method: what data is to be collected, step-by-step procedure to collect
data, easily replicated
3. data collection: collect data
4. results:on conclusion of data collection identify outcome
,5. evaluation: examine results, determine relevance in answering
hypothesis, identify potential for future research
◉ criteria for scientific acceptance.
Answer: 1. inclusiveness: does theory include all concepts related to the
area of interest
2. consistency: can theory address new entities w/o having its founding
assumptions changed?
3. accuracy: does theory: explain retrospective occurrences, maintain its
capacity to predict future outcomes
4. relevance: does theory relate to scientific function from derived? is it
reflective of the scientific base?
5. fruitfulness: does theory generate new directions for future research?
6. simplicity: does theory provide road map for replication? simple to
follow? make sense?
◉ levels of theory.
Answer: ranges for broad in scope (grand theory, describe/explain large
segments of human experience) to smaller, more specific in scope. Other
levels are middle-range theory and practice theory (smaller in scope and
may refer to a specific pop.)
◉ Florence Nightingale.
Answer: first nursing theorist
, influences that directed her toward theory development: classic
education; upper class background, wealth prominent social life; religion
and spirituality; era of reform throughout England
◉ Florence nightingales theory.
Answer: Theory of practice and environmental adaptation- effect of the
environment on healing
-ventilation and warming, noise, light, variety, diet, chattering hopes and
advices, cleanliness (health of houses)
◉ Hildegard Peplau theory.
Answer: Theory of interpersonal relations model: -explores interpersonal
relationship of nurse and client
-identifies clients feelings as a predictor of positive outcomes related to
health and wellness
◉ Martha Rogers thoery.
Answer: science of unitary human beings:
-energy fields, openness, pattern, organization
-nurse promotes synchronicity between humans and their universe/
environment
◉ Dorothea Orem theory.
Answer: self-care model:
STUDY GUIDE COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS ANSWERS VERIFIED A+
◉ nursing theory.
Answer: -A conceptualization of some aspect of nursing reality
communicated for a purpose such as describing or explaining
phenomena
- provide a foundation for developing models or frameworks for nursing
practice development
◉ nursing science.
Answer: the collection of data related to nursing as and its associated
components. the purpose of this data collection is to provide a body of
scientific knowledge, which provides the basis for nursing practice
◉ steps in the scientific process.
Answer: 1. hypothesis:question that is to be main focus, includes indep.
and dep. variables
2. method: what data is to be collected, step-by-step procedure to collect
data, easily replicated
3. data collection: collect data
4. results:on conclusion of data collection identify outcome
,5. evaluation: examine results, determine relevance in answering
hypothesis, identify potential for future research
◉ criteria for scientific acceptance.
Answer: 1. inclusiveness: does theory include all concepts related to the
area of interest
2. consistency: can theory address new entities w/o having its founding
assumptions changed?
3. accuracy: does theory: explain retrospective occurrences, maintain its
capacity to predict future outcomes
4. relevance: does theory relate to scientific function from derived? is it
reflective of the scientific base?
5. fruitfulness: does theory generate new directions for future research?
6. simplicity: does theory provide road map for replication? simple to
follow? make sense?
◉ levels of theory.
Answer: ranges for broad in scope (grand theory, describe/explain large
segments of human experience) to smaller, more specific in scope. Other
levels are middle-range theory and practice theory (smaller in scope and
may refer to a specific pop.)
◉ Florence Nightingale.
Answer: first nursing theorist
, influences that directed her toward theory development: classic
education; upper class background, wealth prominent social life; religion
and spirituality; era of reform throughout England
◉ Florence nightingales theory.
Answer: Theory of practice and environmental adaptation- effect of the
environment on healing
-ventilation and warming, noise, light, variety, diet, chattering hopes and
advices, cleanliness (health of houses)
◉ Hildegard Peplau theory.
Answer: Theory of interpersonal relations model: -explores interpersonal
relationship of nurse and client
-identifies clients feelings as a predictor of positive outcomes related to
health and wellness
◉ Martha Rogers thoery.
Answer: science of unitary human beings:
-energy fields, openness, pattern, organization
-nurse promotes synchronicity between humans and their universe/
environment
◉ Dorothea Orem theory.
Answer: self-care model:
