UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI NURS 8002 QUIZ
1 (MOD 1-3) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
UPDATE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
knowledge - ANSWERS-Awareness or perception of reality acquired through
insight, learning, or investigation.
Is tentative - expanded/refined over time
What are Caper's different ways of knowing? - ANSWERS-1. Empirical
knowledge
2. Personal Knowledge
3. Esthetic knowledge
4. Moral or ethical knowledge
5. Intuitive knowledge
6. Somatic knowledge
Even People Eyeing Morals Initially Suck (my own mnemonic)
empirics - ANSWERS-Caper Ways of Knowing
scientific knowledge coming from observation, testing, and replication
Personal Knowledge - ANSWERS-Caper Ways of Knowing
knowledge gained from thought alone
Esthetic knowledge - ANSWERS-Caper Ways of Knowing
Harmony, beauty, expression - incorporates art, creativity, values
,Its like how you know something is pretty when you look at it
Moral or ethical knowledge - ANSWERS-Caper Ways of Knowing
what is right versus wrong - values, social and cultural norms
Intuitive Knowledge - ANSWERS-Caper Ways of Knowing
feeling and hunches not guessing, but relies on unconscious pattern
recognition and experience
Somatic knowledge - ANSWERS-Caper Ways of Knowing
Knowing the body in relation to physical movement- balance to perform a
task
Theory - ANSWERS-a set of logical interrelated concepts, statements,
propositions, and definitions which have been derived from philosphical
beliefs of scientific data from which questions and hypotheses can be
deduced, tested and verified.
attempts to account for or characterize some phenomenon
They are abstract thoughts that come together that form propositions to
relationship statements.
Research - ANSWERS-actual process of systematic inquiry to answer a
research question
used to investigate speculative theory and refine and test the reliability and
validity of established theories and ultimately generate new theories.
, Research further refines theories that are very broad. From a big theory,
research can evolve lots of little theories.
outcomes of systematic inquiry
study of the process of systematic inquiry
clinical reasoning - ANSWERS-a cognitive process that allow us to think,
identify relationships, and for judgements about information
provides us with the basis for justification of our actions; its an important
nursing skill that is intentionally developed as we develop more knowledge
and interrelationships to other situations.
EBP - ANSWERS-the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of theory-
derived, research-based information in making decisions about care delivery
to individuals or groups of patients and in consideration of individual needs
and preferences
A process involving the examination and application of research findings or
reliable evidence that has been integrated with scientific theories. Nurses
must employ their critical thinking skills to review research publications and
other informational sources.
3 competencies expected of advanced practice nurse - ANSWERS-1. critique
and evaluate a variety of theories from nursing and relation fields
2. apply and utilize appropriate theories from heath care to clients
3. understand the health care delivery system in which they practice through
the application of appropriate theories
1 (MOD 1-3) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
UPDATE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
knowledge - ANSWERS-Awareness or perception of reality acquired through
insight, learning, or investigation.
Is tentative - expanded/refined over time
What are Caper's different ways of knowing? - ANSWERS-1. Empirical
knowledge
2. Personal Knowledge
3. Esthetic knowledge
4. Moral or ethical knowledge
5. Intuitive knowledge
6. Somatic knowledge
Even People Eyeing Morals Initially Suck (my own mnemonic)
empirics - ANSWERS-Caper Ways of Knowing
scientific knowledge coming from observation, testing, and replication
Personal Knowledge - ANSWERS-Caper Ways of Knowing
knowledge gained from thought alone
Esthetic knowledge - ANSWERS-Caper Ways of Knowing
Harmony, beauty, expression - incorporates art, creativity, values
,Its like how you know something is pretty when you look at it
Moral or ethical knowledge - ANSWERS-Caper Ways of Knowing
what is right versus wrong - values, social and cultural norms
Intuitive Knowledge - ANSWERS-Caper Ways of Knowing
feeling and hunches not guessing, but relies on unconscious pattern
recognition and experience
Somatic knowledge - ANSWERS-Caper Ways of Knowing
Knowing the body in relation to physical movement- balance to perform a
task
Theory - ANSWERS-a set of logical interrelated concepts, statements,
propositions, and definitions which have been derived from philosphical
beliefs of scientific data from which questions and hypotheses can be
deduced, tested and verified.
attempts to account for or characterize some phenomenon
They are abstract thoughts that come together that form propositions to
relationship statements.
Research - ANSWERS-actual process of systematic inquiry to answer a
research question
used to investigate speculative theory and refine and test the reliability and
validity of established theories and ultimately generate new theories.
, Research further refines theories that are very broad. From a big theory,
research can evolve lots of little theories.
outcomes of systematic inquiry
study of the process of systematic inquiry
clinical reasoning - ANSWERS-a cognitive process that allow us to think,
identify relationships, and for judgements about information
provides us with the basis for justification of our actions; its an important
nursing skill that is intentionally developed as we develop more knowledge
and interrelationships to other situations.
EBP - ANSWERS-the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of theory-
derived, research-based information in making decisions about care delivery
to individuals or groups of patients and in consideration of individual needs
and preferences
A process involving the examination and application of research findings or
reliable evidence that has been integrated with scientific theories. Nurses
must employ their critical thinking skills to review research publications and
other informational sources.
3 competencies expected of advanced practice nurse - ANSWERS-1. critique
and evaluate a variety of theories from nursing and relation fields
2. apply and utilize appropriate theories from heath care to clients
3. understand the health care delivery system in which they practice through
the application of appropriate theories
