Importance of Nursing Theory in Patient Care

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What is the main purpose of underground maps, as stated in the text?

To hide the actual routes of the underground networks
To represent the complex reality of the underground networks accurately
To complicate the understanding of the underground networks
To simplify and make the complex underground networks understandable (correct)

What does the statement 'Nursing is theory in action' imply?

Nurses only focus on practical aspects, not theoretical ones
Nursing theories are not important in practice
Every nursing action is based on a nursing theory (correct)
Nurses do not need to understand any theories

How does the text describe the relationship between nursing and theories?

Nursing practice is heavily reliant on various theories (correct)
Nursing is separate from theory and does not require any theoretical knowledge
Nurses should avoid using theories in their daily activities
Nurses do not use any theories in their practice

Which scenario exemplifies the application of a nursing theory according to the text?

A nurse communicating with a patient (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about nurses using theories in their practice?

Nurses often reject the idea that they are using theories (C) Signup and view all the answers

In nursing, why are different theories necessary according to the text?

To help nurses understand different aspects of patient care (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about the view that most nurses are not concerned with theories?

'Most nurses' may overlook the importance of theories, but still apply them in practice (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it mentioned that there is no such thing as atheoretical nursing?

'Atheoretical nursing' implies a lack of theoretical basis for nursing practice (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of representation with its description:

Verbal representation = Expressed in words Visual representation = Presented graphically or visually Mathematical representation = Formulated using equations and symbols Theoretical representation = Conceptual framework for understanding phenomena Signup and view all the answers

Match the purpose with its description:

To stimulate research = Generate interest and drive new studies To extend knowledge = Broaden understanding and insights To make research findings meaningful = Give significance and applicability to results To make research findings generalizable = Allow findings to be applied to broader contexts Signup and view all the answers

Match the author with their publication:

Weaver, K. & Olson, J.K. = Understanding paradigms used for nursing research Monti, E.J. & Tingen, M.S. = Multiple paradigms of nursing science Carper, B.A. = Fundamental patterns of knowing Butterfield, P.G. = Thinking upstream: Nurturing a conceptual understanding of the societal context of health behavior Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of perspective with its focus:

Philosophical perspective = Focus on fundamental beliefs and values Theoretical perspective = Focus on frameworks and concepts Advanced nursing practice perspective = Focus on practical application in healthcare settings Societal perspective = Focus on broader societal contexts impacting health behavior Signup and view all the answers

Match the concept with its explanation:

Direction provided by theories and models = Guidance on where to focus research efforts Impetus provided by theories and models = Drive or motivation for conducting research Research findings made generalizable by theories and models = Ability to apply results beyond initial study contexts Research findings made meaningful by theories and models = Interpretation and significance given to study outcomes Signup and view all the answers