Nursing Theory quiz 1 Questions And
Answers Verified Set| 2026 Update
knowledge - Ans--awareness or perception of reality acquired through
insight, learning or investigation. Within a discipline, it is what we collectively
see as a reasonably accurate understanding of the world as envisioned by
that discipline. Knowledge is tentative - expanded/refined over time.
Theory - Ans--THEORY Refers to a set of logical interrelated concepts,
statements, propositions, and definitions, which have been derived from
philosophical beliefs of scientific data and from which questions and
hypotheses can be deduced, tested and verified. Theory attempts to
account for or characterize some phenomenon
Research in Nursing - Ans--Actual process of systematic inquiry to answer a
research question(s) Outcomes of systematic inquiry (e.g., "research
revealed...") Study of the process of systematic inquiry (e.g., take a research
course)
Theory + research = used to investigate, refine, and test old theories and
create new ones.
Clinical Reasoning - Ans--is a cognitive process that allow us to think,
identify relationships, and form judgments about information. Reasoning
also provides us with the basis for justification of our actions. Reasoning is
important nursing skill that can intentionally be developed as we develop
more knowledge and its interrelationships to other situations. Example:
Knowledge of theory related to airway obstruction leads you to perform the
Heimlich maneuver on a person who is choking.
evidence-based practice - Ans--research-based information, clinical
expertise and patient preferences. Ingersoll's (2000) definition of EBP
states it is the "conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of theory-driven,
research-based information in making decisions about care delivery for
individuals or groups of patients and in consideration of individual needs and
preferences"
, • Identify the three competencies expected of advanced practice nurses as it
pertains to the course, NURS8002. - Ans--1.Critique and evaluate a variety
of theories from nursing and related fields;
2.Apply and utilize appropriate theories from nursing and related fields to
provide high quality health care to clients; and
3.Understand the health care delivery system in which they practice through
the application of appropriate theories.
Primary source - Ans--Original source - The author or researcher who
created the works is the primary reference
Secondary Source - Ans--references - not
acceptable
Another author describes or discusses the work,
but did not do the original work. Your textbook
(McEwen and Wills) is typically a secondary source
given they are reporting the work of others
Paradigm - Ans--Organizing framework that contains concepts, theories,
assumptions, beliefs, values
Nursing Paradigm - Ans--The nursing paradigm focuses on person, health,
environment/situation, and nursing. All the elements interact with one
another, with the patient being central
Epistemology - Ans--• study of knowledge. What do we know? What is the
extend? How do we decide we know?
Borrowed Theory - Ans--Theory developed in another discipline and is not
adapted to the practice of nursing
Grand Theory - Ans--Most broad and general type of theory. Most Abstract.
Hardest to test.
Middle Theory - Ans--smaller in scope and may refer to a specific
population. Easier to test.
Answers Verified Set| 2026 Update
knowledge - Ans--awareness or perception of reality acquired through
insight, learning or investigation. Within a discipline, it is what we collectively
see as a reasonably accurate understanding of the world as envisioned by
that discipline. Knowledge is tentative - expanded/refined over time.
Theory - Ans--THEORY Refers to a set of logical interrelated concepts,
statements, propositions, and definitions, which have been derived from
philosophical beliefs of scientific data and from which questions and
hypotheses can be deduced, tested and verified. Theory attempts to
account for or characterize some phenomenon
Research in Nursing - Ans--Actual process of systematic inquiry to answer a
research question(s) Outcomes of systematic inquiry (e.g., "research
revealed...") Study of the process of systematic inquiry (e.g., take a research
course)
Theory + research = used to investigate, refine, and test old theories and
create new ones.
Clinical Reasoning - Ans--is a cognitive process that allow us to think,
identify relationships, and form judgments about information. Reasoning
also provides us with the basis for justification of our actions. Reasoning is
important nursing skill that can intentionally be developed as we develop
more knowledge and its interrelationships to other situations. Example:
Knowledge of theory related to airway obstruction leads you to perform the
Heimlich maneuver on a person who is choking.
evidence-based practice - Ans--research-based information, clinical
expertise and patient preferences. Ingersoll's (2000) definition of EBP
states it is the "conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of theory-driven,
research-based information in making decisions about care delivery for
individuals or groups of patients and in consideration of individual needs and
preferences"
, • Identify the three competencies expected of advanced practice nurses as it
pertains to the course, NURS8002. - Ans--1.Critique and evaluate a variety
of theories from nursing and related fields;
2.Apply and utilize appropriate theories from nursing and related fields to
provide high quality health care to clients; and
3.Understand the health care delivery system in which they practice through
the application of appropriate theories.
Primary source - Ans--Original source - The author or researcher who
created the works is the primary reference
Secondary Source - Ans--references - not
acceptable
Another author describes or discusses the work,
but did not do the original work. Your textbook
(McEwen and Wills) is typically a secondary source
given they are reporting the work of others
Paradigm - Ans--Organizing framework that contains concepts, theories,
assumptions, beliefs, values
Nursing Paradigm - Ans--The nursing paradigm focuses on person, health,
environment/situation, and nursing. All the elements interact with one
another, with the patient being central
Epistemology - Ans--• study of knowledge. What do we know? What is the
extend? How do we decide we know?
Borrowed Theory - Ans--Theory developed in another discipline and is not
adapted to the practice of nursing
Grand Theory - Ans--Most broad and general type of theory. Most Abstract.
Hardest to test.
Middle Theory - Ans--smaller in scope and may refer to a specific
population. Easier to test.
