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Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice
Author: by Butts & Rich
5th Edition
,TABLE OF CONTENT
Section I: Foundations of Nursing Science
Chapter 1: Philosophy of Science: An Introduction and a Grounding for Your Practice
Chapter 2: The Evolution of Nursing Science
Chapter 3: The Essentials of the Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Philosophical Perspective
Section II: The Structure and Function of Theory
Chapter 4: Theory as Practice
Chapter 5: Components and Levels of Abstraction in Nursing Knowledge
Section III: Interdisciplinary Philosophies and Theories
Chapter 6: Complexity Science and Complex Adaptive Systems
Chapter 7: Critical Theory and Emancipatory Knowing
Chapter 8: Feminist Ethics: Some Thoughts About "Care" and "Power" for Advanced Practice Nurses
Chapter 9: Theories and Methods in Ethics
Chapter 10: Educational and Learning Theories
Chapter 11: Health Behavior Theories
Chapter 12: Theories Focused on Interpersonal Relationships
Chapter 13: Economic Theories
Chapter 14: Theories of Organizational Behavior and Leadership
Chapter 15: Theoretical Approaches to Quality Improvement
Chapter 16: Theories Focused on Health Equity
Chapter 17: Public Health Theories
Section IV: Select Nursing Models and Theories
Chapter 18: Models and Theories Focused on Nursing Goals and Functions
Chapter 19: Models and Theories Focused on a Systems Approach
Chapter 20: Models and Theories Focused on Human Existence and Universal Energy
,Chapter 21: Models and Theories Focused on Competencies and Skills
Chapter 22: Theories Focused on Caring
Chapter 23: Models and Theories Focused on Culture
Chapter 24: The Praxis Theory of Suffering
Section V: Tools for Integrating and Disseminating Knowledge in Advanced Nursing Practice
Chapter 25: Theory Testing and Theory Evaluation
Chapter 26: Using Theory in Evidence-Based Advanced Nursology Practice
, Chapter 1 – Philosophy Of Science: An Introduction
1. Why Are Natural Sciences Also Referred To As “Pure” Sciences?
A. They Are Considered Stand-Alone Bodies Of Unique Knowledge.
B. They Are The Only Sciences To Which The Scientific Method Can Be Applied.
C. They Are The Original Sciences Upon Which All Others Are Based.
D. They Are Not Affected By Subjectivity In The Way Other Sciences Are.
Correct answer: A
2. Which Is Not An Example Of An Applied Science As Used In Health Care Today?
A. Social Work
B. Psychotherapy
C. Examination Of Care Disparities
D. Pathology Correct answer: D
3. Roberta Firmly Believes That Individual Experiences Are The Source Of All Knowledge In The
World. As A Scientist, She Acknowledges Her Role As A Participant In The Experiments She Performs And
Does Consider Herself Merely A Disconnected Observer Of Phenomenon.
Roberta’s Views Are Most Closteelysrtefbleactnivkesoef Wlhliechrs.Chcoooml Of Scientific Thought?
A. Natural Science
B. Human Science
C. Applied Science
D. Soft Science Correct answer: B
4. What Is The Ultimate Goal Of The Scientific Method?
A. Application Of Scientific Results To A Related Body Of Knowledge In Order To Meet Some Type
Of Human Need.
Philosophies and Theories for Advanced Nursing Practice
Author: by Butts & Rich
5th Edition
,TABLE OF CONTENT
Section I: Foundations of Nursing Science
Chapter 1: Philosophy of Science: An Introduction and a Grounding for Your Practice
Chapter 2: The Evolution of Nursing Science
Chapter 3: The Essentials of the Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Philosophical Perspective
Section II: The Structure and Function of Theory
Chapter 4: Theory as Practice
Chapter 5: Components and Levels of Abstraction in Nursing Knowledge
Section III: Interdisciplinary Philosophies and Theories
Chapter 6: Complexity Science and Complex Adaptive Systems
Chapter 7: Critical Theory and Emancipatory Knowing
Chapter 8: Feminist Ethics: Some Thoughts About "Care" and "Power" for Advanced Practice Nurses
Chapter 9: Theories and Methods in Ethics
Chapter 10: Educational and Learning Theories
Chapter 11: Health Behavior Theories
Chapter 12: Theories Focused on Interpersonal Relationships
Chapter 13: Economic Theories
Chapter 14: Theories of Organizational Behavior and Leadership
Chapter 15: Theoretical Approaches to Quality Improvement
Chapter 16: Theories Focused on Health Equity
Chapter 17: Public Health Theories
Section IV: Select Nursing Models and Theories
Chapter 18: Models and Theories Focused on Nursing Goals and Functions
Chapter 19: Models and Theories Focused on a Systems Approach
Chapter 20: Models and Theories Focused on Human Existence and Universal Energy
,Chapter 21: Models and Theories Focused on Competencies and Skills
Chapter 22: Theories Focused on Caring
Chapter 23: Models and Theories Focused on Culture
Chapter 24: The Praxis Theory of Suffering
Section V: Tools for Integrating and Disseminating Knowledge in Advanced Nursing Practice
Chapter 25: Theory Testing and Theory Evaluation
Chapter 26: Using Theory in Evidence-Based Advanced Nursology Practice
, Chapter 1 – Philosophy Of Science: An Introduction
1. Why Are Natural Sciences Also Referred To As “Pure” Sciences?
A. They Are Considered Stand-Alone Bodies Of Unique Knowledge.
B. They Are The Only Sciences To Which The Scientific Method Can Be Applied.
C. They Are The Original Sciences Upon Which All Others Are Based.
D. They Are Not Affected By Subjectivity In The Way Other Sciences Are.
Correct answer: A
2. Which Is Not An Example Of An Applied Science As Used In Health Care Today?
A. Social Work
B. Psychotherapy
C. Examination Of Care Disparities
D. Pathology Correct answer: D
3. Roberta Firmly Believes That Individual Experiences Are The Source Of All Knowledge In The
World. As A Scientist, She Acknowledges Her Role As A Participant In The Experiments She Performs And
Does Consider Herself Merely A Disconnected Observer Of Phenomenon.
Roberta’s Views Are Most Closteelysrtefbleactnivkesoef Wlhliechrs.Chcoooml Of Scientific Thought?
A. Natural Science
B. Human Science
C. Applied Science
D. Soft Science Correct answer: B
4. What Is The Ultimate Goal Of The Scientific Method?
A. Application Of Scientific Results To A Related Body Of Knowledge In Order To Meet Some Type
Of Human Need.
