Week 5 Theory Quiz Questions and Correct Answers

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Week 5 Theory Quiz Questions and Correct
Answers
theory Ans: — a set of systematic statements that offer way to
understand or explain phenomena in an organized way
nursing theory Ans: — focused on phenomena pertinent to the
nursing worldview (paradigm) to inform and guide nursing
practice
purpose of nursing theories Ans: — describe
explain
predict
prescribe
descriptive theories Ans: — aid understanding of the meaning
about phenomena
identify properties and components of phenomena
do not prompt specific action or behavior
explanatory theories Ans: — considers how or why the
relationships exist
often identify health outcomes related to individual or community
factors
predictive theories Ans: — identify specific and precise cause and
effect relationships
come from experimental research
use if-then propositions in the presence of one condition
prescriptive theories Ans: — go beyond only identifying what will
happen
recommend specific changes or interventions to achieve desired
outcomes


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