70 Questions
Which of the following best describes nursing theories?
A framework of concepts and purposes intended to guide nursing practice
What are the components of nursing theories?
Concepts and definitions
What is the purpose of theoretical definitions in nursing theories?
To convey the general meaning of concepts
What is the difference between abstract and concrete concepts in nursing theories?
Abstract concepts are less tangible than concrete concepts
What is the role of nursing theories in defining nursing as a discipline?
To separate nursing from other disciplines
What are the stages in the development of nursing theory?
Conceptualization, testing, and refinement
Which of the following is an example of a grand theory in nursing?
Roy’s Adaptation Model
Which type of theory in nursing has the most limited scope and is the least complex?
Practice theory
Which level of theory in nursing is the most abstract?
Metatheory
Which of the following is an example of a middle range theory in nursing?
Benner’s Skill Acquisition Model
Which type of theory in nursing requires further specification through research before they can be tested?
Grand theory
Which type of theory in nursing is more precise and highly specific?
Middle range theory
Which type of theory attempts to explain how or why concepts are related and may deal with cause and effect and correlations or rules that regulate interactions?
Factor-relating theories
Which type of theory predicts the occurrence of a phenomenon when the cause is present?
Situation-relating theories
Which type of theory addresses nursing therapeutics and the consequences of interventions?
Situation-producing theories
Which type of theory describes, observes, and names concepts, properties, and dimensions but does not explain how or why the concepts are related?
Factor-isolating theories
Which research technique is commonly used to generate and test factor-isolating theories?
Literature review
Which research technique is commonly used to generate and test factor-relating theories?
Ethnography
Which research technique is commonly used to generate and test situation-relating theories?
Experimental research
Which research technique is commonly used to generate and test situation-producing theories?
Experimental research
Which type of theory in nursing attempts to explain how or why concepts are related and may deal with cause and effect and correlations or rules that regulate interactions?
Factor-relating theories
Which type of theory in nursing describes, observes, and names concepts, properties, and dimensions but does not explain how or why the concepts are related?
Factor-isolating theories
Which type of theory in nursing predicts the occurrence of a phenomenon when the cause is present?
Situation-relating theories
Which type of theory in nursing addresses nursing therapeutics and the consequences of interventions?
Situation-producing theories
Which research technique is commonly used to generate and test factor-relating theories?
Correlational research
Which research technique is commonly used to generate and test factor-isolating theories?
Descriptive research techniques
Which research technique is commonly used to generate and test situation-relating theories?
Experimental research
Which research technique is commonly used to generate and test situation-producing theories?
Experimental research
Which type of theory in nursing has the most limited scope and is the least complex?
Factor-isolating theories
Which type of theory in nursing requires further specification through research before they can be tested?
Situation-relating theories
Which of the following best describes a conceptual framework in nursing?
A set of interrelated concepts that symbolically represents and conveys a mental image of a phenomenon.
What is the purpose of a theoretical model in nursing?
To identify concepts and describe their relationships to the phenomena of central concern.
Which type of theory in nursing is the most abstract?
Metatheory
Which of the following is an example of a grand theory in nursing?
Leininger’s Cultural Care Diversity and Universality Theory
Which type of theory in nursing has the most limited scope and is the least complex?
Practice theory
What is the main difference between a grand theory and a middle range theory in nursing?
Grand theories focus on broad, nonspecific and general areas and concepts, while middle range theories address specific phenomena or concepts.
Which type of theory in nursing describes, observes, and names concepts, properties, and dimensions but does not explain how or why the concepts are related?
Middle range theory
Which type of theory in nursing attempts to explain how or why concepts are related and may deal with cause and effect and correlations or rules that regulate interactions?
Middle range theory
Which type of theory in nursing predicts the occurrence of a phenomenon when the cause is present?
Practice theory
Which type of theory in nursing is more precise and highly specific?
Middle range theory
Which of the following best describes nursing theories?
A set of statements that describe relationships among concepts in nursing
What are the components of nursing theories?
Concepts and definitions
What is the purpose of theoretical definitions in nursing theories?
To establish structure and boundaries for ideas
Which type of theory in nursing requires further specification through research before they can be tested?
Factor-relating theories
What is the difference between abstract and concrete concepts in nursing theories?
Abstract concepts are more general than concrete concepts
Which type of theory attempts to explain how or why concepts are related and may deal with cause and effect and correlations or rules that regulate interactions?
Factor-relating theories
Which of the following is an example of a grand theory in nursing?
Nightingale's theory of environmental adaptation
Which type of theory in nursing is more precise and highly specific?
Middle range theories
Which type of theory in nursing has the most limited scope and is the least complex?
Situation-producing theories
What is the role of nursing theories in defining nursing as a discipline?
To differentiate nursing from other disciplines
According to Florence Nightingale, which of the following is NOT an environmental factor affecting health?
Pure fresh air
According to Florence Nightingale, what is the purpose of nursing?
To assist the patient in his recovery
Which theory is considered the foundation of nursing practice and research?
Environmental Theory
According to Florence Nightingale, what is the role of the nurse in configuring the environment for the patient's recovery?
To maintain cleanliness
Which of the following statements is true about Florence Nightingale's theories?
They are still practiced today
According to Florence Nightingale, how do external factors affect the patient's health?
They affect life or biologic and physiologic processes
Which of the following is NOT listed as an environmental factor affecting health according to Florence Nightingale?
Cleanliness
What is the title of Florence Nightingale's nursing notes?
Notes on Nursing: What it is, and What it is Not
Which of the following is NOT a key contribution of Florence Nightingale to the field of nursing?
The Lady with the Lamp
According to Florence Nightingale, what is the role of cleanliness in nursing?
The greater part of nursing consists in preserving cleanliness
According to Florence Nightingale's environmental theory, which of the following factors is NOT considered essential for maintaining health?
Provision of direct sunlight
During Nightingale's time, why were the factors emphasized in her environmental theory particularly significant?
All of the above
Which event demonstrated the applicability of Nightingale's environmental theory during the Crimean War?
The care provided by Nightingale and her trained nurses
What is one example of the application of Nightingale's environmental theory in modern healthcare?
Providing a quiet environment for patients infected with tetanus
What is a key component of Nightingale's environmental theory in relation to patient's dietary needs?
All of the above
During Nightingale's time, what were the conditions of health institutions and health workers?
All of the above
What did Nightingale's environmental theory emphasize in relation to the provision of care by the environment?
The importance of a clean environment
Which of the following factors is considered essential for maintaining health according to Nightingale's environmental theory?
Provision of care by environment
What did Nightingale's environmental theory emphasize in relation to the provision of a quiet or noise-free environment?
The importance of a noise-free environment
What did Nightingale's environmental theory emphasize in relation to the provision of a warm environment?
The importance of a warm environment
Study Notes
Nursing Theories
- Nursing theories are concepts, propositions, and principles that describe, explain, and predict nursing phenomena.
- The components of nursing theories include:
- Concepts: abstract or concrete, related to nursing phenomena
- Propositions: statements that describe the relationships between concepts
- Theoretical definitions: clarify the meaning of concepts
- The purpose of theoretical definitions is to clarify the meaning of concepts and ensure consistency in their use.
Types of Nursing Theories
- Grand theories: broad, comprehensive, and abstract, e.g., Roy's Adaptation Model
- Middle-range theories: more specific, e.g., Pender's Health Promotion Model
- Situation-specific theories: narrow, focused on specific situations, e.g., emergency nursing
- Factor-isolating theories: focus on single factors, e.g., pain management
- Factor-relating theories: explore relationships between factors, e.g., stress and anxiety
- Situation-relating theories: describe relationships between situations, e.g., nurse-patient interaction
- Situation-producing theories: predict the occurrence of a phenomenon, e.g., patient outcomes
Research Techniques
- Factor-isolating theories: commonly use experimental designs
- Factor-relating theories: commonly use correlational designs
- Situation-relating theories: commonly use descriptive designs
- Situation-producing theories: commonly use predictive designs
Conceptual Frameworks
- A conceptual framework is a structure that organizes and relates concepts to describe a phenomenon.
- The purpose of a theoretical model is to provide a visual representation of the relationships between concepts.
Florence Nightingale's Theory
- According to Florence Nightingale, the environment plays a crucial role in affecting health.
- The purpose of nursing is to configure the environment to promote patient recovery.
- Key environmental factors affecting health include:
- Cleanliness
- Noise
- Temperature
- Diet
- Nightingale's environmental theory emphasizes the importance of considering these factors in providing care.
- The theory is considered the foundation of nursing practice and research.
Key Contributions of Florence Nightingale
- Emphasized the importance of environmental factors in health
- Established the role of the nurse in configuring the environment
- Developed the concept of cleanliness in nursing
- Wrote "Notes on Nursing"
- Demonstrated the applicability of her environmental theory during the Crimean War
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