Test Bank For
Theoretical Basis For Nursing
Authors:Melanie McEwen; Evelyn M. Wills
Chapter 1 - 23 Complete
6th Edition
,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
,Chapter 1 Philosophy, Science, And Nursing
Answers At The End Of Each Chapters
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
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
Theoretical Basis For Nursing
Authors:Melanie McEwen; Evelyn M. Wills
Chapter 1 - 23 Complete
6th Edition
,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
,Chapter 1 Philosophy, Science, And Nursing
Answers At The End Of Each Chapters
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
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
