NURSING FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS FOR UPDATE SERIES
PROFFESSIONAL NURSING
Nursing Process - ANSWER-Method of applying the
theory of knowledge
**5 Steps of Nursing Process - ANSWER-
Theory - ANSWER-Contains a set of concepts,
definitions, and assumptions of propositions that
explain a phenomenon
Components of a Theory - ANSWER-Concepts: ideas of
mental images that help describe phenomena
Assumption: statements that describe concepts
Definition: convey the general meaning of the concepts
Phenomena: aspects of reality that can be consciously
sensed of experienced
,Types of Theories - ANSWER-Grand: Broad scope,
complex, require specification
Middle-range: More limited in scope and less abstract
Descriptive: Describe phenomena, speculate on why
phenomena occur, describe consequences of
phoenomena
Theories in the Nursing Practice - ANSWER--Generates
nursing knowledge for use in practice
-Can direct how to use nursing process
-Are adaptable to different patients and all care settings
Interdisciplinary Theories - ANSWER-Explain systematic
views of phenomena specific to the discipline of inquiry:
-Systems
-Basic human needs
-Developmental
-Psychosocial
Developmental Theories - ANSWER-
,Erikson's Psychosocial Stages - ANSWER-MEMORIZE
Stage 1 - ANSWER-Trust versus mistrust (baby to 1 year)
Stage 2 - ANSWER-Autonomy versus shame and doubt
(1 to 3 years)
Stage 3 - ANSWER-Initiative versus guilt (3 to 6 years)
Stage 4 - ANSWER-Industry versus inferiority (6 to 11
years)
Stage 5 - ANSWER-Identify versus role confusion
(puberty)
Stage 6 - ANSWER-Intimacy versus isolation (young
adults)
Stage 7 - ANSWER-Generative versus self-absorption
and stagnation (middle age)
, Stage 8 - ANSWER-Integrity versus despair (old age)
Jean Piaget's Four Stages: Developmental Theory -
ANSWER-
Period I - ANSWER-Sensorimotor (birth to 2 years)
Period II - ANSWER-Preoperational (2 to 7 years)
Period III - ANSWER-Concrete operations (7 to 11 years)
Period IV - ANSWER-Formal operations (11 years to
adulthood)
A theory is a set of concepts, definitions, relationships
and assumptions that:
a. Measure nursing functions
b. Explain a phenomenon
c. Formulate legislation
ANSWERS FOR UPDATE SERIES
PROFFESSIONAL NURSING
Nursing Process - ANSWER-Method of applying the
theory of knowledge
**5 Steps of Nursing Process - ANSWER-
Theory - ANSWER-Contains a set of concepts,
definitions, and assumptions of propositions that
explain a phenomenon
Components of a Theory - ANSWER-Concepts: ideas of
mental images that help describe phenomena
Assumption: statements that describe concepts
Definition: convey the general meaning of the concepts
Phenomena: aspects of reality that can be consciously
sensed of experienced
,Types of Theories - ANSWER-Grand: Broad scope,
complex, require specification
Middle-range: More limited in scope and less abstract
Descriptive: Describe phenomena, speculate on why
phenomena occur, describe consequences of
phoenomena
Theories in the Nursing Practice - ANSWER--Generates
nursing knowledge for use in practice
-Can direct how to use nursing process
-Are adaptable to different patients and all care settings
Interdisciplinary Theories - ANSWER-Explain systematic
views of phenomena specific to the discipline of inquiry:
-Systems
-Basic human needs
-Developmental
-Psychosocial
Developmental Theories - ANSWER-
,Erikson's Psychosocial Stages - ANSWER-MEMORIZE
Stage 1 - ANSWER-Trust versus mistrust (baby to 1 year)
Stage 2 - ANSWER-Autonomy versus shame and doubt
(1 to 3 years)
Stage 3 - ANSWER-Initiative versus guilt (3 to 6 years)
Stage 4 - ANSWER-Industry versus inferiority (6 to 11
years)
Stage 5 - ANSWER-Identify versus role confusion
(puberty)
Stage 6 - ANSWER-Intimacy versus isolation (young
adults)
Stage 7 - ANSWER-Generative versus self-absorption
and stagnation (middle age)
, Stage 8 - ANSWER-Integrity versus despair (old age)
Jean Piaget's Four Stages: Developmental Theory -
ANSWER-
Period I - ANSWER-Sensorimotor (birth to 2 years)
Period II - ANSWER-Preoperational (2 to 7 years)
Period III - ANSWER-Concrete operations (7 to 11 years)
Period IV - ANSWER-Formal operations (11 years to
adulthood)
A theory is a set of concepts, definitions, relationships
and assumptions that:
a. Measure nursing functions
b. Explain a phenomenon
c. Formulate legislation
