NUR 225 TCCH Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers
Belief (definition) - Correct answer-Mental representation of reality; what a person
thinks is true/real or expects to happen; includes religious trust in a higher power.
Zero-order beliefs - Correct answer-Unconscious beliefs (e.g., object permanence).
First-order beliefs - Correct answer-Conscious, formed from direct
experience/authority; foundation of belief system.
Higher-order beliefs - Correct answer-Generalizations/ideas derived from first-
order beliefs via reasoning.
Values (definition) - Correct answer-Enduring ideas of what's good/right vs
bad/wrong; determine worth and guide decisions/behavior.
Personal values influence - Correct answer-Self-concept, relationships,
professional choices, social causes.
Generalization - Correct answer-Broad statement used to organize ideas; not true in
all cases.
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, Stereotype - Correct answer-Generalization treated as always true about a category
of people/things.
Prejudice - Correct answer-Pre-formed, usually unfavorable opinion of a group
based on insufficient knowledge/irrational feelings.
Values system - Correct answer-Hierarchy of values that helps resolve conflicts
and make decisions.
Deck 2 — Sources & Examples - Correct answer-
Sources of first-order beliefs - Correct answer-Life experience, family/authority,
culture/ethnicity, religion/spirituality, education.
Examples: first-order - Correct answer-"Most nurses are female." / "Anyone can
become a nurse."
Examples: higher-order - Correct answer-Generalization: "All nurses wear white."
Stereotype: "Nurses are more caring." Prejudice: "Women are better nurses."
Deck 3 — Values Conflict & Clarification - Correct answer-
Values conflict (definition) - Correct answer-Actual/perceived difference between
belief systems (patient vs EBP; nurse's duties vs personal feelings).
Values clarification (definition) - Correct answer-Therapeutic process to identify,
clarify, prioritize personal values to aid decisions.
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and Answers
Belief (definition) - Correct answer-Mental representation of reality; what a person
thinks is true/real or expects to happen; includes religious trust in a higher power.
Zero-order beliefs - Correct answer-Unconscious beliefs (e.g., object permanence).
First-order beliefs - Correct answer-Conscious, formed from direct
experience/authority; foundation of belief system.
Higher-order beliefs - Correct answer-Generalizations/ideas derived from first-
order beliefs via reasoning.
Values (definition) - Correct answer-Enduring ideas of what's good/right vs
bad/wrong; determine worth and guide decisions/behavior.
Personal values influence - Correct answer-Self-concept, relationships,
professional choices, social causes.
Generalization - Correct answer-Broad statement used to organize ideas; not true in
all cases.
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, Stereotype - Correct answer-Generalization treated as always true about a category
of people/things.
Prejudice - Correct answer-Pre-formed, usually unfavorable opinion of a group
based on insufficient knowledge/irrational feelings.
Values system - Correct answer-Hierarchy of values that helps resolve conflicts
and make decisions.
Deck 2 — Sources & Examples - Correct answer-
Sources of first-order beliefs - Correct answer-Life experience, family/authority,
culture/ethnicity, religion/spirituality, education.
Examples: first-order - Correct answer-"Most nurses are female." / "Anyone can
become a nurse."
Examples: higher-order - Correct answer-Generalization: "All nurses wear white."
Stereotype: "Nurses are more caring." Prejudice: "Women are better nurses."
Deck 3 — Values Conflict & Clarification - Correct answer-
Values conflict (definition) - Correct answer-Actual/perceived difference between
belief systems (patient vs EBP; nurse's duties vs personal feelings).
Values clarification (definition) - Correct answer-Therapeutic process to identify,
clarify, prioritize personal values to aid decisions.
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