NURS 170 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Nursing as a discipline - ANSWER Knowledge such as research, theories, and
philosophical foundations put in place to guide the development and journey of the
profession.
Nursing as a practice - ANSWER Application of the knowledge used within a work-like
setting in service to people to 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 unique set of concepts or ways of thinking, theories, research
methods, postulates, and standards of what constitute valid scientific contributions to a
discipline.
,Metaparadigm - ANSWER describes the central or core phenomena that are of concern
to a particular discipline
Metaparadigm- Person - ANSWER is the Metaparadigm of nursing which focuses on
Individual, family or community Biopsychosocial being who received 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'
Environment - ANSWER the metaparadigm of nursing both has a social aspect that looks
at family, relationships and communities and physical aspect that looks at external
factors such as cleanliness and temperature and also internal factorials such as food
and medicine that has been ingested
Aim of Nursing - ANSWER Health Promotion, Illness prevention, Restore health,
Facilitate coping with death or disability.
empiric knowledge - ANSWER The science-based pattern of knowing and organized into
general laws and theories which can assist us in explaining or predicting 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 important?
Ethical knowledge - RESPONSE 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
of power structures in society, politics and economy that may constrain healthcare
delivery. Whose voice is heard and whose silenced?
Emancipatory knowing ANSWER The pattern of knowing focused on the political, social,
and cultural 'status quo'. Looks at actions that 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 that says for each
situation/encounter one should approach it 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 The active process of asking why you do the things you do.
This involves questioning yourself about what else could have been done that will
eventually explore your believes, assumptions, perspectives, and strengths. It's not just
critically looking at what went wrong.
Being PresentAttribute of reflective practitioner-ANSWER Attribute of a reflective
practitioner about setting aside your own thoughts and concerns so that you may give
all of your attention to the demands and needs of your client
wholesheartedness ANSWER Character of a reflective practitioner wherein this would
look if you are passionately engaged in the process and if you are even willing to do
some extra work in order for you to understand, get to know, and ultimately care for
others.
Open-mindedness: [Attribute of reflective practitioner] - ANSWER An attribute of a
reflective practitioner that begs the questions whether one is willing to listen to the
worldviews and points of view of others, and also whether you have a sense of curiosity
CORRECT ANSWERS
Nursing as a discipline - ANSWER Knowledge such as research, theories, and
philosophical foundations put in place to guide the development and journey of the
profession.
Nursing as a practice - ANSWER Application of the knowledge used within a work-like
setting in service to people to 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 unique set of concepts or ways of thinking, theories, research
methods, postulates, and standards of what constitute valid scientific contributions to a
discipline.
,Metaparadigm - ANSWER describes the central or core phenomena that are of concern
to a particular discipline
Metaparadigm- Person - ANSWER is the Metaparadigm of nursing which focuses on
Individual, family or community Biopsychosocial being who received 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'
Environment - ANSWER the metaparadigm of nursing both has a social aspect that looks
at family, relationships and communities and physical aspect that looks at external
factors such as cleanliness and temperature and also internal factorials such as food
and medicine that has been ingested
Aim of Nursing - ANSWER Health Promotion, Illness prevention, Restore health,
Facilitate coping with death or disability.
empiric knowledge - ANSWER The science-based pattern of knowing and organized into
general laws and theories which can assist us in explaining or predicting 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 important?
Ethical knowledge - RESPONSE 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
of power structures in society, politics and economy that may constrain healthcare
delivery. Whose voice is heard and whose silenced?
Emancipatory knowing ANSWER The pattern of knowing focused on the political, social,
and cultural 'status quo'. Looks at actions that 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 that says for each
situation/encounter one should approach it 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 The active process of asking why you do the things you do.
This involves questioning yourself about what else could have been done that will
eventually explore your believes, assumptions, perspectives, and strengths. It's not just
critically looking at what went wrong.
Being PresentAttribute of reflective practitioner-ANSWER Attribute of a reflective
practitioner about setting aside your own thoughts and concerns so that you may give
all of your attention to the demands and needs of your client
wholesheartedness ANSWER Character of a reflective practitioner wherein this would
look if you are passionately engaged in the process and if you are even willing to do
some extra work in order for you to understand, get to know, and ultimately care for
others.
Open-mindedness: [Attribute of reflective practitioner] - ANSWER An attribute of a
reflective practitioner that begs the questions whether one is willing to listen to the
worldviews and points of view of others, and also whether you have a sense of curiosity
