Test Bank For Theoretical Basis for Nursing, 6th American
Edition, Author: Melanie McEwen; Evelyn M. Wills, All
Chapters included 100% Complete A+ Study Guide Latest
Version
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, Unit I: Introduction to Theory
Chapter 1 Philosophy, Science, and Nursing Chapter 2
Overview of Theory in Nursing
Chapter 3 Concept Development: Clarifying Meaning of Terms Chapter 4 Theory Development:
Structuring Conceptual Relationships in Nursing
Chapter 5 Theory Analysis and Evaluation Unit II: Nursing
Theories
Chapter 6 Overview of Grand Nursing Theories
Chapter 7 Grand Nursing Theories Based on Human Needs Chapter 8 Grand Nursing
Theories Based on Interactive Process Chapter 9 Grand Nursing Theories Based on Unitary Process Chapter
10 Introduction to Middle-Range Nursing Theories Chapter 11 Overview of
Selected Middle-Range Nursing Theories Chapter 12 Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Theory
Unit III: Shared Theories Used by Nurses
Chapter 13 Theories From the Sociologic Sciences Chapter 14
Theories From the Behavioral Sciences Chapter 15
Theories From the Biomedical Sciences
Chapter 16 Theories, Models, and Frameworks From Leadership and Management
Chapter 17 Learning Theories
Chapter 18 Ethical Theories and Principles Unit IV:
Application of Theory in Nursing
Chapter 19 Application of Theory in Nursing Practice Chapter 20
Application of Theory in Nursing Research
Chapter 21 Application of Theory in Nursing Administration and Management
Chapter 22 Application of Theory in Nursing Education Chapter 23 Future
Issues in Nursing Theory
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, Chapter 1 Philosophy, Science, and Nursing
1. Nursing has been considered both a profession and an occupation. Which of the following
supports defining nursing as a profession?
A) Autonomy
B) Learned vocation
C) Varied level of skill
D) Career with varied knowledge
2. How many levels of entry into practice exist for registered nurses?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
3. Nursing is classified as which type of science?
A) Pure
B) Natural
C) Human
D) Applied
4. In defining the philosophy of nursing, which of the following would not be included?
A) Purpose of human life
B) Nature of being
C) Theory of knowledge
D) Scientific method
5. When discussing the science and philosophy of a discipline, how would one define the two in
relation to each other?
A) Autonomous
B) Reliant
C) Linked
D) Unrelated
6. Philosophy's definition includes which of the following?
A) Study of problems that are abstract and general
B) Measures observable phenomena of interest in a discipline
C) Empirical way of gathering data
D) Grounded and tested in experience
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, 7. Based on the science and philosophical schools of thought, which one is founded on the belief that
what is experienced is what exists and that experiences be verified through scientific methodology?
A) Received view
B) Human science
C) Phenomenology
D) Constructivism
8. Based on the science and philosophical schools of thought, which one centers on descriptions
that are derived from collectively lived experiences, interrelatedness, human interpretation, and
learned reality?
A) Empiricism
B) Positivism
C) Rationalism
D) Perceived view
9. When defining nursing philosophy, which of the following is appropriate?
A) Refers to the belief system of the profession and provides perspectives for practice,
scholarship, and research.
B) The substantive, discipline-specific knowledge that focuses on the human-
universe-health process.
C) Refers to the system of relationship of human response in health and illness.
D) Responsible for generation of knowledge, which provides direction for future.
10. When discussing the knowledge development in nursing science, the study of theory is referred to as
which of the following?
A) Ontology
B) Epistemology
C) Methodology
D) Philosophy
11. There are several defined ways of knowing. Which way of knowing is defined as “a
priori knowledge that pertain to knowledge gained from thought alone?”
A) Empirics
B) Personal
C) Intuitive
D) Somatic
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Edition, Author: Melanie McEwen; Evelyn M. Wills, All
Chapters included 100% Complete A+ Study Guide Latest
Version
FULL TEST BANK!!!
1|Page
, Unit I: Introduction to Theory
Chapter 1 Philosophy, Science, and Nursing Chapter 2
Overview of Theory in Nursing
Chapter 3 Concept Development: Clarifying Meaning of Terms Chapter 4 Theory Development:
Structuring Conceptual Relationships in Nursing
Chapter 5 Theory Analysis and Evaluation Unit II: Nursing
Theories
Chapter 6 Overview of Grand Nursing Theories
Chapter 7 Grand Nursing Theories Based on Human Needs Chapter 8 Grand Nursing
Theories Based on Interactive Process Chapter 9 Grand Nursing Theories Based on Unitary Process Chapter
10 Introduction to Middle-Range Nursing Theories Chapter 11 Overview of
Selected Middle-Range Nursing Theories Chapter 12 Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Theory
Unit III: Shared Theories Used by Nurses
Chapter 13 Theories From the Sociologic Sciences Chapter 14
Theories From the Behavioral Sciences Chapter 15
Theories From the Biomedical Sciences
Chapter 16 Theories, Models, and Frameworks From Leadership and Management
Chapter 17 Learning Theories
Chapter 18 Ethical Theories and Principles Unit IV:
Application of Theory in Nursing
Chapter 19 Application of Theory in Nursing Practice Chapter 20
Application of Theory in Nursing Research
Chapter 21 Application of Theory in Nursing Administration and Management
Chapter 22 Application of Theory in Nursing Education Chapter 23 Future
Issues in Nursing Theory
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, Chapter 1 Philosophy, Science, and Nursing
1. Nursing has been considered both a profession and an occupation. Which of the following
supports defining nursing as a profession?
A) Autonomy
B) Learned vocation
C) Varied level of skill
D) Career with varied knowledge
2. How many levels of entry into practice exist for registered nurses?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
3. Nursing is classified as which type of science?
A) Pure
B) Natural
C) Human
D) Applied
4. In defining the philosophy of nursing, which of the following would not be included?
A) Purpose of human life
B) Nature of being
C) Theory of knowledge
D) Scientific method
5. When discussing the science and philosophy of a discipline, how would one define the two in
relation to each other?
A) Autonomous
B) Reliant
C) Linked
D) Unrelated
6. Philosophy's definition includes which of the following?
A) Study of problems that are abstract and general
B) Measures observable phenomena of interest in a discipline
C) Empirical way of gathering data
D) Grounded and tested in experience
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, 7. Based on the science and philosophical schools of thought, which one is founded on the belief that
what is experienced is what exists and that experiences be verified through scientific methodology?
A) Received view
B) Human science
C) Phenomenology
D) Constructivism
8. Based on the science and philosophical schools of thought, which one centers on descriptions
that are derived from collectively lived experiences, interrelatedness, human interpretation, and
learned reality?
A) Empiricism
B) Positivism
C) Rationalism
D) Perceived view
9. When defining nursing philosophy, which of the following is appropriate?
A) Refers to the belief system of the profession and provides perspectives for practice,
scholarship, and research.
B) The substantive, discipline-specific knowledge that focuses on the human-
universe-health process.
C) Refers to the system of relationship of human response in health and illness.
D) Responsible for generation of knowledge, which provides direction for future.
10. When discussing the knowledge development in nursing science, the study of theory is referred to as
which of the following?
A) Ontology
B) Epistemology
C) Methodology
D) Philosophy
11. There are several defined ways of knowing. Which way of knowing is defined as “a
priori knowledge that pertain to knowledge gained from thought alone?”
A) Empirics
B) Personal
C) Intuitive
D) Somatic
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