Week 5 Theory Quiz Exam Questions and
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theory - ANSWER-a set of systematic statements that offer way to understand or
explain phenomena in an organized way
Question: nursing theory - ANSWER-focused on phenomena pertinent to the
nursing worldview (paradigm) to inform and guide nursing practice
Question: purpose of nursing theories - ANSWER-describe
explain
predict
prescribe
Question: descriptive theories - ANSWER-aid understanding of the meaning about
phenomena
identify properties and components of phenomena
do not prompt specific action or behavior
Question: explanatory theories - ANSWER-considers how or why the relationships
exist
Answers 100% Pass
theory - ANSWER-a set of systematic statements that offer way to understand or
explain phenomena in an organized way
Question: nursing theory - ANSWER-focused on phenomena pertinent to the
nursing worldview (paradigm) to inform and guide nursing practice
Question: purpose of nursing theories - ANSWER-describe
explain
predict
prescribe
Question: descriptive theories - ANSWER-aid understanding of the meaning about
phenomena
identify properties and components of phenomena
do not prompt specific action or behavior
Question: explanatory theories - ANSWER-considers how or why the relationships
exist