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Nursing Grand Theories and Philosophies Quiz

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What are the key components that a prescriptive theory should include?

The conditions for the prescription to occur
Only the type of client receiving the prescription
The consequences of the prescription
The prescription, its components, the type of client, conditions, and consequences (correct)

According to Dr. Luke Laari, what is the focus of a prescriptive theory?

Only on person-environment interactions
Only on the effect of prescription on the environment
On the conditions in life processes, person-environment interactions, and health status that need prescription (correct)
Only on the client's health status

What is the level of abstraction in nursing theories mainly concerned with?

Generating general ideas from particular ideas (correct)
Stating facts without interpretation
Exploring concrete examples in nursing practice
Highlighting historical perspectives of nursing

Why do metatheories (nursing philosophies) contribute to nursing knowledge?

By providing direction for the discipline and forming a basis for professional scholarship (A) Signup and view all the answers

In a prescriptive theory, what does 'prescription' refer to?

The directive and its components, type of client, conditions, and consequences (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'level of abstraction' in nursing theories?

Generating general ideas from specific concepts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role does a nursing philosophy play in contributing to professional scholarship?

It forms a basis for professional scholarship leading to new theoretical understanding (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do prescriptive theories aim to predict?

The specific effects of a certain strategy for a nursing intervention (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a prescriptive theory from other types of nursing theories?

It designates the prescription, its components, and consequences. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what way do metatheories (nursing philosophies) impact nursing knowledge?

They assist in providing direction for the discipline and enhancing theoretical understanding. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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