NURS 3150 WEEK 2 QUIZ EXAM SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Philosophy (in nursing). Answer: A system of beliefs and values
that guides practice and education; examples include those by
Florence Nightingale, Virginia Henderson, and Jean Watson.
◉ Conceptual Framework. Answer: An organizational structure for
critical thinking and understanding nursing processes; broader and
more comprehensive than theories.
◉ Theory (in nursing). Answer: A set of concepts and propositions
that explain relationships and can guide research, education, and
practice.
◉ Middle-Range Theory. Answer: A more narrow, focused theory
that connects theoretical concepts directly to clinical practice.
◉ Florence Nightingale's Philosophy. Answer: "What needs to be
adjusted in this environment to protect the patient?" Emphasis on
environment and sanitation.
,◉ Virginia Henderson's Philosophy. Answer: "What can I help this
patient do that he would do for himself if he could?" Focuses on
basic human needs.
◉ Jean Watson's Philosophy. Answer: "How can I create an
environment of trust, understanding, and openness?" Focuses on
transpersonal caring and mind-body-soul unity.
◉ 14 Basic Needs by Virginia Henderson. Answer: 9 physical/safety
needs, 2 psychosocial/spiritual needs, and 3 developmental needs
(accomplishment, play, learn).
◉ Metaparadigm Concepts in Nursing Theory. Answer: Person,
Environment, Health, and Nursing - foundational concepts present
in all nursing theories.
◉ Model (in nursing theory). Answer: Less abstract than a
philosophy, more abstract than a theory. Serves as a blueprint for
theory development.
◉ Concept. Answer: A building block of theories; abstract ideas or
mental images of phenomena.
, ◉ Dorothea Orem's Theory. Answer: Self-Care Deficit Theory -
"What deficits does this patient have in providing his/her own self-
care?"
◉ Imogene King's Theory. Answer: Goal Attainment Theory - "What
goals can we set together to restore the patient to health?"
◉ Callista Roy's Theory. Answer: Adaptation Model - "How can I
modify this patient's environment to facilitate adaptation?"
◉ Madeleine Leininger's Theory. Answer: Theory of Cultural Care
Diversity and Universality - focuses on providing culturally
congruent nursing care.
◉ Hildegard Peplau's Theory. Answer: Theory of Interpersonal
Relations - emphasizes therapeutic nurse-patient relationships with
six roles: counselor, resource, teacher, technical expert, surrogate,
leader.
◉ Ida Orlando's Theory. Answer: Nursing Process Theory - nurse
uses patient behavior (verbal/nonverbal) to infer needs, which leads
to action.
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Philosophy (in nursing). Answer: A system of beliefs and values
that guides practice and education; examples include those by
Florence Nightingale, Virginia Henderson, and Jean Watson.
◉ Conceptual Framework. Answer: An organizational structure for
critical thinking and understanding nursing processes; broader and
more comprehensive than theories.
◉ Theory (in nursing). Answer: A set of concepts and propositions
that explain relationships and can guide research, education, and
practice.
◉ Middle-Range Theory. Answer: A more narrow, focused theory
that connects theoretical concepts directly to clinical practice.
◉ Florence Nightingale's Philosophy. Answer: "What needs to be
adjusted in this environment to protect the patient?" Emphasis on
environment and sanitation.
,◉ Virginia Henderson's Philosophy. Answer: "What can I help this
patient do that he would do for himself if he could?" Focuses on
basic human needs.
◉ Jean Watson's Philosophy. Answer: "How can I create an
environment of trust, understanding, and openness?" Focuses on
transpersonal caring and mind-body-soul unity.
◉ 14 Basic Needs by Virginia Henderson. Answer: 9 physical/safety
needs, 2 psychosocial/spiritual needs, and 3 developmental needs
(accomplishment, play, learn).
◉ Metaparadigm Concepts in Nursing Theory. Answer: Person,
Environment, Health, and Nursing - foundational concepts present
in all nursing theories.
◉ Model (in nursing theory). Answer: Less abstract than a
philosophy, more abstract than a theory. Serves as a blueprint for
theory development.
◉ Concept. Answer: A building block of theories; abstract ideas or
mental images of phenomena.
, ◉ Dorothea Orem's Theory. Answer: Self-Care Deficit Theory -
"What deficits does this patient have in providing his/her own self-
care?"
◉ Imogene King's Theory. Answer: Goal Attainment Theory - "What
goals can we set together to restore the patient to health?"
◉ Callista Roy's Theory. Answer: Adaptation Model - "How can I
modify this patient's environment to facilitate adaptation?"
◉ Madeleine Leininger's Theory. Answer: Theory of Cultural Care
Diversity and Universality - focuses on providing culturally
congruent nursing care.
◉ Hildegard Peplau's Theory. Answer: Theory of Interpersonal
Relations - emphasizes therapeutic nurse-patient relationships with
six roles: counselor, resource, teacher, technical expert, surrogate,
leader.
◉ Ida Orlando's Theory. Answer: Nursing Process Theory - nurse
uses patient behavior (verbal/nonverbal) to infer needs, which leads
to action.
