NURS202 Exam/ Advanced Practice Questions with
Correct Answers/ Updated 2024-2025.
which of the following best describes the term "theory" - ANSWER - a group of related, concepts,
definitions, and statements that describe a certain view of nursing phenomena from which to describe
or predict outcomes
which component of nursing theory describes a testable outcome - ANSWER - proposition
a broad, general view of nursing that clarifies values and answers broad disciplinary questions for nursing
known as a - ANSWER - philosophy
a specific organizational structure that makes clear connections between concepts is a - ANSWER -
conceptual model
a group of concepts and propositions that describes linkages between the concept is a - ANSWER -
theory
an overriding principle of Nightingale's writings on nursing dealt with which aspect of nursing? - ANSWER
- the relationship between patients, health , and environment
the nurse adjusts the patients room to allow the patient to see the sunlight through the window and
checks the patient's diet tray to ensure a balanced diet. the nurse should be basing care on the
philosophy of - ANSWER - Nightingale
which contemporary nursing theorist is best known for her definition of nursing that describes the
nurse's role as a substitute for the patient and as a helper and partner to the patient - ANSWER -
henderson
pg. 1
,which of the following human needs was not included in Henderson's 14 basic needs of patients -
ANSWER - sexuality
the nurse assists the patients with a bath in the morning because the patient has a cast on one hand and
a intravenous line in the other, the nurse could be basing care on the philosophy of - ANSWER -
henderson
which contemporary theorist is best known for her emphasis on the caring aspect of nursing - ANSWER -
watson
The nurse teaches the patient how to administer insulin. Before this the nurse and patient had
developed a trusting relationship over several days, which included sharing feelings about having to take
daily medication. The patient expressed confidence in the care provided by the nurse. The nurse could
be basing care on the philosophy of - ANSWER - watson
which nursing model is based on the assumption that people want to be in control of their lives -
ANSWER - orem
The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who is unable to feed himself and complete basic
activities of daily living. The nurse does catheter care and changes the surgical dressing, as well as
assisting with feeding and hygiene. The nurse could be basing care on the conceptual model of -
ANSWER - orem
which nursing theorist is best known for her emphasis on interacting systems, including nurse and
patient in goal setting and goal attainment - ANSWER - king
A nurse practitioner caring for a diabetic patient thinks the patient could gain better control of the
diabetes if the patient lost weight. After assessing the patient's perception of weight loss, role, stresses,
and support systems, the nurse and patient establish the goal of losing 5 pounds in a month. The nurse
could be basing care on the conceptual model of - ANSWER - king
which nursing theorist based her model on the belief that adaption to changes in the environment is the
basis of health - ANSWER - roy
pg. 2
, A patient who had a broken neck in an automobile accident and was paralyzed, but eventually went back
to college, obtained a law degree, and became a practicing lawyer could be said to be demonstrating -
ANSWER - adaption
A patient had a significant blood loss in surgery and now has a low hemoglobin level. The patient
complains of fatigue. The nurse intervenes to facilitate adaptation by establishing periods of rest and
scheduling activities throughout the day. The nurse could be basing care on the conceptual model of -
ANSWER - roy
Peplau's theory focuses on the therapeutic relationship as the key to successful nursing intervention.
Which of the following is correct about Peplau's theory? - ANSWER - the theory describes six key nursing
roles that are flexibly used, depending on the practice setting
The nurse has established a relationship with a patient in whom asthma was recently diagnosed.
Through their interactions, the nurse helps the patient understand the mechanism of asthma and
develop the skills to use a spacer with the inhaler. The nurse could be basing care on the theory of -
ANSWER - peplau
Which nursing theorist is best known for her emphasis on inferences based on observation of patient
behavior, confirmation by the patient, and results in effective care based on identified patient needs? -
ANSWER - orlando
The nurse observes a patient pacing around the room. The patient expresses concern that being
hospitalized will cause lost wages and create economic problems. The nurse infers that the patient is
anxious, which the patient confirms. The nurse could be basing care on the theory of - ANSWER -
orlando
leininger's theory uses the sunrise model. what is the major premise of leininger's theory? - ANSWER -
nursing care should be culturally congruent
The nurse is caring for a young Hispanic patient after surgery. The patient hesitates when the nurse asks
about meal selections from the menu. When the parents return, the nurse asks them what foods are
eaten when one is ill. The nurse could be basing care on the theory of - ANSWER - leininger
pg. 3
Correct Answers/ Updated 2024-2025.
which of the following best describes the term "theory" - ANSWER - a group of related, concepts,
definitions, and statements that describe a certain view of nursing phenomena from which to describe
or predict outcomes
which component of nursing theory describes a testable outcome - ANSWER - proposition
a broad, general view of nursing that clarifies values and answers broad disciplinary questions for nursing
known as a - ANSWER - philosophy
a specific organizational structure that makes clear connections between concepts is a - ANSWER -
conceptual model
a group of concepts and propositions that describes linkages between the concept is a - ANSWER -
theory
an overriding principle of Nightingale's writings on nursing dealt with which aspect of nursing? - ANSWER
- the relationship between patients, health , and environment
the nurse adjusts the patients room to allow the patient to see the sunlight through the window and
checks the patient's diet tray to ensure a balanced diet. the nurse should be basing care on the
philosophy of - ANSWER - Nightingale
which contemporary nursing theorist is best known for her definition of nursing that describes the
nurse's role as a substitute for the patient and as a helper and partner to the patient - ANSWER -
henderson
pg. 1
,which of the following human needs was not included in Henderson's 14 basic needs of patients -
ANSWER - sexuality
the nurse assists the patients with a bath in the morning because the patient has a cast on one hand and
a intravenous line in the other, the nurse could be basing care on the philosophy of - ANSWER -
henderson
which contemporary theorist is best known for her emphasis on the caring aspect of nursing - ANSWER -
watson
The nurse teaches the patient how to administer insulin. Before this the nurse and patient had
developed a trusting relationship over several days, which included sharing feelings about having to take
daily medication. The patient expressed confidence in the care provided by the nurse. The nurse could
be basing care on the philosophy of - ANSWER - watson
which nursing model is based on the assumption that people want to be in control of their lives -
ANSWER - orem
The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient who is unable to feed himself and complete basic
activities of daily living. The nurse does catheter care and changes the surgical dressing, as well as
assisting with feeding and hygiene. The nurse could be basing care on the conceptual model of -
ANSWER - orem
which nursing theorist is best known for her emphasis on interacting systems, including nurse and
patient in goal setting and goal attainment - ANSWER - king
A nurse practitioner caring for a diabetic patient thinks the patient could gain better control of the
diabetes if the patient lost weight. After assessing the patient's perception of weight loss, role, stresses,
and support systems, the nurse and patient establish the goal of losing 5 pounds in a month. The nurse
could be basing care on the conceptual model of - ANSWER - king
which nursing theorist based her model on the belief that adaption to changes in the environment is the
basis of health - ANSWER - roy
pg. 2
, A patient who had a broken neck in an automobile accident and was paralyzed, but eventually went back
to college, obtained a law degree, and became a practicing lawyer could be said to be demonstrating -
ANSWER - adaption
A patient had a significant blood loss in surgery and now has a low hemoglobin level. The patient
complains of fatigue. The nurse intervenes to facilitate adaptation by establishing periods of rest and
scheduling activities throughout the day. The nurse could be basing care on the conceptual model of -
ANSWER - roy
Peplau's theory focuses on the therapeutic relationship as the key to successful nursing intervention.
Which of the following is correct about Peplau's theory? - ANSWER - the theory describes six key nursing
roles that are flexibly used, depending on the practice setting
The nurse has established a relationship with a patient in whom asthma was recently diagnosed.
Through their interactions, the nurse helps the patient understand the mechanism of asthma and
develop the skills to use a spacer with the inhaler. The nurse could be basing care on the theory of -
ANSWER - peplau
Which nursing theorist is best known for her emphasis on inferences based on observation of patient
behavior, confirmation by the patient, and results in effective care based on identified patient needs? -
ANSWER - orlando
The nurse observes a patient pacing around the room. The patient expresses concern that being
hospitalized will cause lost wages and create economic problems. The nurse infers that the patient is
anxious, which the patient confirms. The nurse could be basing care on the theory of - ANSWER -
orlando
leininger's theory uses the sunrise model. what is the major premise of leininger's theory? - ANSWER -
nursing care should be culturally congruent
The nurse is caring for a young Hispanic patient after surgery. The patient hesitates when the nurse asks
about meal selections from the menu. When the parents return, the nurse asks them what foods are
eaten when one is ill. The nurse could be basing care on the theory of - ANSWER - leininger
pg. 3
